This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was unable to start the parked vehicle. The security warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a strong coolant odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the motor head gaskets wore prematurely. The motor and the head gasket were replaced several times however the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
There are 3 recalls I have found that possibly are effecting my 2003 Impala but because my specific VIN # doesn't fall under any of these GM is refusing to fix these problems. 1)the body control module needs to be reset. Apparently when it goes out the cruise control disengages.....and my cruise control light is on but won't engage. Plus my mechanic says the body control module also is what is could be causing my heater fan to not work nor my information display to work. But low and behold when the cruise control light goes off they both work 2) there is a recall stating drops of engine oil may leak on exhaust manifold with hard braking and I sometimes smell oil burning after I drive. If it was my actual engine leaking oil I would smell it all the time but I don't it's just after I drive certain places that are very congested and I brake a lot 3) there is a fuel vapor leak from the gas tank which is believed to be causing my check engine light to come on. It throws the code stating I need to possible replace the gas cap (which I have done) and only comes on after I have put gas in the car. I'm alittle concerned and applaud that just because my VIN # doesn't show these recalls but Impala are having these recalls that GM won't fix these problems.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at approximately 40 mph, there was a burning odor of oil emitting from the valve cover gasket on the engine. In addition, the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
- Naperville, IL, USA
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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact merged to an emergency lane and restarted the vehicle. However, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
My car will not start properly. The security light will flash several times but the engine will not turn over. Sometimes the security light will just stay on and it will turn over. This has caused a lot of problems for me. I have two children and we end up stuck places for 10, 20, or 30 minutes, up to an hour. I have taken it to the dealership and they wanted $400. To fix the security chip and the key shaft because that is what is making the security system mess up. Well now there is a recall on my car with the key, but they will not fix the chip for free and I do not have money to spend on it!
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had been previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 108,732.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notification for nhsta campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). While driving 10-20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The failure contributed to six crashes. Two police reports were filed. The contact's husband sustained injuries to the neck and back and received medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the results of the diagnostic test were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, it hesitated to start. The contact mentioned that when accelerating to 20 mph, the vehicle made a loud abnormal noise before jerking into gear. The problem recurred several times. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 116,000.
At slow speeds after considerable driving distances, on two occasions, engine turned off, leaving no power for drive or steering. Car re-started both times. No recurrence to date after ignition switch was replaced on 5/27/14.
May 16, 2014 at 6:30 am I parked the car in my driveway after taking my husband to work. I locked the doors after exiting the vehicle with my keys in hand. I was in my home at about 6:42 am when my neighbor began banging on my door and yelling that the car was on fire, I took a look out of the window and came down to get a closer look, stunned there was smoke everywhere and flames under the hood. I immediately called 911 they came it took a good bit of time putting the fire out.I spoke to the firefighters after and he said he believed it"S origin was electrical. We received a quote to repair, replace the engine coolant tube on May 6,2014 from tire discounters and my plan was to drop the car off the morning of 5/16. My husband and I are both heart patients and the loss of this car was devastating. I also would like to add that we had just purchased this vehicle on April 6, 2014. The car is a total loss. We have the quote from tire discounters, video and pictures from the fire and the report from the incident. I pray for others that didn't learn of this recall in time with tragic results and I am grateful no loss of life occurred here but the pain of trying to get to appointments and getting my husband back and forth to work at honeywell begins again. Thank you for your ear. Updated 12/11/2014
Car will not start, especially when it is hot inside the car. No lights go on - nothing. Have replaced key, key cylinder (twice), and ignition switch. Next step is to replace BCM, but not sure if that will solve issue. In researching similar issues people have bypassed the security system to the BCM so car will start. We have not done this bypass.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated as the contact applied the accelerator pedal. The contact maneuvered to the highway shoulder as the vehicle exhibited a significant reduction in power. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed as the failure occurred. The vehicle then stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure was recurring. Additionally, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The vehicle was schedule to be inspected and diagnosed for repair by a local dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102000.
I have had incidents several times over the years where I would hit a bump in the road and my car would completely shut off. I have also had several incidents where I was traveling down the expressway and my car turned off on me. I had to shift my car into neutral and restart it to continue going. I was fortunate not to have an accident.
The car would accelerate and then stall out. The motor would vibrate like it was jumping. Hard to start die after putting into drive. Had to replace the transmission and converter in 2011, spark plugs and wires have been changed. The car has blown sensors a month after getting it out of the shop. Have spent over 6000 dollars trying to keep the car running and the same thing keeps happening.
I was driving on the back roads at the speed limit of 55mph when the car started to jerk violently. I didn't know what was going on so I let off the gas and hit the brakes a little. I was able to come to a stop safely, but the jerking was dangerous as it propelled me into the oncoming traffic when I was on a curve. I don't feel safe driving the car now. The car shows no codes and no warning signals. I think it has something to do with the transmission, but I am not sure. I read many others with transmission problems and I think this is more dangerous than people think and it should be recalled if its a known problem. I don't know what to do.
2003 Chevy Impala is overheating and we have done a lot to it and it still overheats and the antifreeze runs out when you put it in car and the heat blows cold air all the time.
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- Baltimore, MD, USA