Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala

The engine caught on fire from oil leak.

Yes my engine oil is leaking and it making my car hot and I think my oil pan is full of oil every time I put oil in it it run straight out and I can't drive my car more than 20 minutes straight or it will just cut complete off and my brakes is going out they want stop on time.

2003 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to not parts available to repair engine oil leak resulting in engine compartment fire recall notice.

2003 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repairs issues. The consumer also stated the check engine, abs and tire pressure light was on. Also, there was a click in the steering wheel when turning it, the vehicle had an oil leak, freon was leaking from the vehicle. .

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered oil leaking from the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling ); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a complete loss of power. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake was leaking oil into the ignition switch, wires, and cam sensor and that the components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred prior to this failure 3 times. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number :15v701000(engine and engine cooling)however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 138,000. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable. Kh.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a strong burning odor emitted through the air vents of the vehicle. There were no flames present. The contact noticed that a small amount of engine oil leaked onto the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was parked after driving approximately two miles or longer, smoke appeared underneath the hood. The failure recurred on at least three other occasions. The contact also stated that the check engine waring indicator was consistently illuminated and oil had to be added every two weeks due to oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Heater quit working, then car started overheating. Turning off heater/defroster causes it to stop overheating so much, but temperature still rises when waiting at lights. Car is also needing oil replacement, after having an oil change 2 months and 1500 mi ago. Mileage is around 60,000. There is oil leaking out in various places around the engine.