Car Will Not Start problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala

I tried to start my car and smelled smoke. Something under the hood of my car must have been burning because there was a distinct smell of smoke when I opened the hood. When the road service attendant tried to jump the vehicle the next day, smoke came out of the fuse box and the car would not start.

When stationary and the key is inserted, the ignition switch will not turn therefore the engine will not start. We have already taken it in for the recall and all that was done was the key was retrofitted but the ignition switch needs full replacement. This happened prior to the recall and continues to happen after the recall. Repair costs have become expensive and unaffordable!!!.

Sometimes the vehicle will not start right away. The security light comes on and the vehicle will not start. We have had to wait 10 minutes to try again. To bypass this we have to leave the door open, insert the key and wait 5 seconds, turn the key to acc and wait another 5 seconds. Then we turn the key to start but do not turn the engine until the door open warning light comes on. This will give the vehicle a moment to pass the security issue and it starts right up. I hate doing this every time! there has to be a fix we can all afford. I have small children and in an emergency I do not have time to guess or hope or even waste 20 seconds to start my vehicle. This is annoying and it should be fixed at the manufacturer's expense. Or at least pay half of the repairs and diagnosis. Please take into consideration that an emergency trip to the hospital or urgent care should not be delayed by the what-ifs of a car starting properly or wasting 10 minutes to try again.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start after numerous attempts. The failure occurred without warning. A road side assistance technician stated that the ignition tumbler had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Security light on, will not start. While driving security light comes on all the time. If it starts flashing while driving the car will not start when cycled again. You have to wait almost 3hrs before it will start again. We are replacing the ignition switch to see if that helps.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on multiple occasions. The vehicle was able to start after multiple attempts. In addition, the seat belt, the battery, and the abs warning lights flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact felt that the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) would not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that during cold weather, the vehicle failed to start intermittently and the alarm security warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and it was difficult to turn the key in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

2005 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. The consumer stated there were times, when the vehicle would not start and there were times, where it would take hours for it to start.

2005 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition cylinder and other vehicle repair issues. The consumer stated sometime ago, she was not able to start the vehicle. Upon contacting her insurance company, she was advised to press down on the brake and then start the vehicle. It worked. On September 10th the dashboard flashed a security. The consumer stopped by a repair shop and was informed it could have been due to a malfunction with the car key. Three days later. The consumer was unable to start the vehicle. She tried the brake solution, but to no avail. Again, the problem seemed to be with the key. On September 17th the security light flashed again and the vehicle would not start. After going back and forward with the key, she managed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where she was informed the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced and the pass key needed to reprogrammed.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. After the contact's vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Security system comes on and the vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . .

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the ignition switch. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). However, the manufacturer stated the failure was not related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle it failed start. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the key was replaced with a new cover. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Aw.

I have had this car towed 4 times since March 2012. When the car decides to start and is driven for short destinations, it will not start. Problem is intermittent. Gives no warning of impending doom! cranks but will not start. On April 13, 2012 vehicle started after having set in driveway for a week or more. I drove it to nearest dealer, merollis Chevrolet. After 7 days, dealer requested I pick-up vehicle because it started each day and they could not diagnose. Fearful of a repeat performance, I drove car home and parked it. Several days later, car failed to start. Following day 5/7/12, car would not start. Towed car to james martin Chevrolet. They cannot diagnose because it has started daily for dealer. Our world is too dangerous for anyone to drive a car that will leave them stranded for unknown reason. This is a life and death issue. Help!.

Starting in February of 2012, my car has failed to start on serveral occasions. I have had this car for 3 years and it has let me down so many times. I go to crank my car and it doesnt do anything. I took it to a certified mechanic and he told me it was the security system and he showed me how to reset it. You turn the ignition to the on position, wait for the security light to blink 3 times, then turn the ignition back to the off position and wait about 12 minutes and then your car will crank. If not repeat the steps and wait a few minutes longer before trying to crank it. I have waited up to 1 1/2 hours. I have been late for work, stuck in 100 degree weather with my kis, couldnt rush daughter to hospital when she had a 102 degree fever. This is very dangerous and I am sick of this unreliable car!.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. After repeated attempts, the contact was able to successfully start the vehicle. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

I purchased this car used with 59,000 miles. Drove it home, parked it for 2 days and the car would not start. Returned to dealer who replaced the battery and indicated the drain while off was with specs. Took car home and worked well for about 3 days. On the fourth day the car would not start again. Searched the web and found this is a very common issue with this car.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact noticed that a security warning indicator would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed to start. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but a diagnostic test was not performed. The technician stated that it would cost approximately $600 to have the security system re-wired. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 86,776.

I have a 2005 chevy Impala. About 2-3 times weekly, my car will not start properly. I turn the key to crank the vehicle, and it turns over without firing up. Sometimes it may do this one time, at others it may do it 4-5 times. It is very irritating, and sounds horrible. I am not sure if this is damaging to my vehicle in any way or not. I have taken it to the dealership about 3-4 times since I purchased it. They have told me that there is nothing wrong with it. They say that gm has installed a chip in the ignition that will cause this to happen. I do not believe that is true, and cannot get a response from gm. I have sent them emails, and have gotten replies but nothing that helps. I would appreciate it if you could give me some help of any kind. Perhaps you have heard of this problem already and know of a solution. Thanks so much.