Headlights problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while stationary, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlights would not come on when prompted. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 139,000. Ad.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the headlights were defective. The dealer recommended that the headlights be replaced due to moisture inside the light fixtures. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 120,644.

While driving at night, the headlights have begun to go off automatically. So far, we can click the lights from high beam to low beam or vice-versa and they come back on. This started the latter part of last year, but last week they actually started flickering right before they went off. I searched the web and found this is a common complaint with many consumers. I live in rural America and fear the lights going out where there are no street lights or any other type of lighting. There are many curves and hills and fear what could happen especially if my teenager is driving and panics. We have searched for the "fix" but no one seems to know for sure and gm has made no attempt to recall this problem. My complaint is why nothing has been done to fix this problem. It is very dangerous and needs to be addressed immediately. I have read so many suggestions on what it may be but no one has the exact remedy for it.

I was on my way home from work when my driverside head light went out so I stopped and bought a new bulb at the closest store when I replaced the bulb the light still didnt come back on then the dtr light also started having issues the only time you get any lights on the driver side is when you move the entire headlight assembly around then you get dim lighting so for the past couple months we havent been able to use our car at night. I keep checking for recalls but I havent seen any and we have always had problems with our dtr lighting including the ones that control our dash lights. Cause we have none they work during th eday when they want too but at night we have no lights in our dash. Also the drivers side heated seat has quit working. It all occured roughly around the same time. Nobodys been able to fix the issues.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 60 mph when the headlights failed to illuminate. The headlights continued to fail until the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the manufacturer notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,139.

Over a period of time, the headlight lenses have become cloudy and murky. Cleaners do not help. When driving at night (worst in rain or snow and at higher speeds) the visibility of the headlight lamps projection become less and less. Do not suggest using the high beams as these would be a cover-up. When sealed beams were used from 1940 to 1996, this problem did not happen. (the cloudy/murky lenses) until the manufacturer's went over to plastic lenses because of the new safety codes required. Updated 01/30/12.

Headlights keep going out, have installed 2 parts will last a couple months than will go out again. Will go dim than go off.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and making a left turn, the head lights suddenly shut off. The headlights then illuminated when the contact drove up a hill but then turned off again when a turn was made. The dealer stated that they could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 82,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 40 mph he attempted to open the rear passenger side window but it would not open. The failure continued to occur intermittently. He also mentioned that the headlights would flicker intermittently while driving various speeds and the door locks would also malfunction. The contact could only manually unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failures. He replaced the alternator himself but the failures continued to recur. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vcm needed to be replaced, but it was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. Whenever the parking lights were turned on the headlights shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that there was no warranty or recall related to the failure and the repair cost was $500. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

2003 Chevrolet Impala, headlights turn off without warning while driving at night. This problem has happened on several occasions.

While driving at night and changing to high beams, the headlights went out. Continual moving of the lever got them to come back on. Less than a quarter mile later, the same thing happened, this time I was not trying to change to bright lights.

The headlights go out while driving at night on high beam, almost went off road, in July of 2008. Do not drive the car at night much. The lights still go out at night on highbeam, do not come back on for up to 40 seconds. Have started to leave the lowbeams on all the time, has not yet gone out on lowbeam.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 25 mph in the snow, the headlights failed. The contact played with the headlight switch until the lights illuminated again. The lights dimmed again shortly afterwards. The dealer stated that the dimmer switch may be the cause of the failure. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 66,000. Updated 3/25/08 the consumer stated this is the 2nd incident and very dangerous. Updated 03/25/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While decelerating to 10 mph and activating the turn signal, the headlights completely dimmed. Two or three seconds later, the headlights illuminated again. While the vehicle was parked, the contact conducted his own test; each time he activated the turn signal, the headlights dimmed and then illuminated. The contact spoke with the dealer, but he has not taken his vehicle there at this time. The current mileage was 29,299 and failure mileage was 29,250. Updated 4/8/08 the consumer stated lights would go out completely with no warning until repaired on 02/19/08. Updated 04/08/08.

High-beam headlights sometimes go out, no pattern detected. Relay is suspected.

Headlights went out during vehicle operation and would not turn back on. Headlights came back on next time the vehicle was operated, but went out again during operation a few nights later.

My wife stated that her 2003 Impala the headlights did not come on one night auto mode so she turned on manually. 2 weeks later, she is driving in the dark and the fog, and headlights go out. Stopped along road and tried high, low, and pull light switch with no luck. Very dangerous if would have been in busy area. Abandoned car and had mother pick her up. Moved home when daylight came out. Now waiting to solve the problem in the shop.

Headlights would unexpectedly turn off while driving on the highway.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights would be on high beams, but the lights would shut off automatically. When the lights shut off, it would take 10-15 minutes for them to illuminate again. The failure would occur every twelve to fifteen miles. The mechanic stated that the defect was very frequent for his type of vehicle. The estimated cost to repair the vehicle is $500. The purchase date was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 75,000. Updated 02-14-08 updated 02/14/08.

Headlights shutoff automatically while driving.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 60 mph, the headlamps failed without warning. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer and they charged her $669 to repair and replace the unit. The dealer stated that she had a faulty multifunction switch. The current mileage is 102,000 and failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 35 mph the headlights failed to illuminate automatically, and the contact was unable to turn them on manually. The following day the contact was able to turn on the headlights. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. No other failures have occurred. The current and failure mileage were 38,000.

Frequently at night, when switching from low beam to high beam all the headlights go out. . . . . Found by flickering back to low beam they will come back on. Sometimes they go out w/o switching to high beam. Seems to be a serious safety risk!.

When high beams are on, the headlights will occasionally go out entirely with absolutely no warning. This problem has caused us to quit using the high beams due to the safety risk.

About 9:00 pm I was driving about two km. From home when my headlights went out. I had hazard lights, parking lights and rear lights. I tried high and low beams turning lights on and off but they would not turn on. I took it to the shop the next morning and still no lights. When they flipp the hi-low beams the lights came back on-they do not know why this happened.

: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the high beam headlights would shut down within the first 5 minutes of turning on. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

When the vehicle is under stress (I. E. On steep inclines), the lights intermittently shut off. It occurs more frequently when the driver switches between dim and bright. On once occasion, when traveling at night up a curvy mountain road with a carload of teenagers, the lights went off for at least an entire minute in an area without an emergency lane. The vehicle has been attempted to be repaired four times at wriker in winchester, TN without success.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed intermittently. When the failure occurred, the high beams were required in order to view the road. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, but the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

At times while driving headlights inadvertently cut off. The cause was undetermined.

The driver's side headlight has a considerable amount of condensation inside the lens. The dealer and the manufacturer have been informed of the problem, but failed to correct the problem.

During night driving, the headlights are very dim, even when using the high beams. The consumer contacted the dealer. The service dealer told the consumer what did she expect since she bought a cheap car. The consumer contacted the manufacturer several times regarding the problem with the headlights. The consumer could only see approximately 2-2 1/2 car lengths in front, with dim lights.

I purchased my chevy Impala 2003 brand new in March of 2003. Every since then when I turn on my headlamps, they turn off at random, which is very dangerous on a darkened road at night. Everything goes off (interior, tail lights, ect).