general problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala

12 problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2005 Impala.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

Gas smell.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact started the ignition and activated the air conditioner, then there was an overpowering gasoline fuel odor inside of the vehicle. The failure would occur intermittently at initial startup with the activation of the air conditioner. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the problem. The failure continued and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2010

The speedometer just stopped working, the transmission shift hard but when you shut off the engine and start it back up it stops shifting hard, and the car stalls.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2009

2005 chevy Impala which leaks gas every mourning when the car has set overnight. The recall is the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer, so this cause the gas to leak.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2009

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 30 when the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that at engine startup, the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic and the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Kmj.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2009

Strong gas smell in car while idling and driving.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2009

Bad gas smell when you turn heat on.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2008

Car can be parked for several hours or a few minutes and there is a strong odor of gas coming through the air vents, no leaks or spills of gas are present, only happens sporadically not every day or even every week it is really weird. Service mechanic can find nothing wrong. This is a 2005 Chevrolet Impala.

9 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2008

Fuel pressure regulator leaking.

10 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2007

When starting vehicle and turning on heater there is a strong odor coming from the vents. I complained to the dealer and nothing was ever done. I am afraid that it will catch fire.

11 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2007

When turning on the heat the smell of gas.

12 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2006

: the contact stated the fuel pressure regulator was leaking gas under normal road conditions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted.


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