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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2005 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stops and steering locks up while driving. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled while at a stop sign. The manifold gasket, thermostat, ABS module and ignition were replaced over a period of eight years.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor emitting from the engine compartment. In addition, the gauges provided incorrect readings, the vehicle overheated, and the ABS, check engine, and multiple other warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to 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 of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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.
The stepper motors that control dash instruments. Speedometer will not reset to 0 mph after coming to a full stop. Also, stepper motor controlling fuel gauge. Inaccurate fuel available reading and I must rely on trip meter to estimate what fuel is remaining.
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.
Had to recently replace fuel ejection and other part for fuel leaking and fumes overcoming in car. Now the speedometer, fuel and tack gauge stopped working. GM has not recalled this on the Impala and they are aware this is a problem but will not take responsibility. These issues have been a serious safety hazard for my daughter and cannot drive the car. Every Chevy dealership and parts stores think there is a recall until they look it up. Thats how much they are aware of the issues. Once again ill have to pay approx. $300 just for the part. Dorman oe solutions instrument cluster. How can we stop GM from getting away with this! we need help!
The hi beam headlights failed, which made the lo beam headlights go out when the hi beam was engaged. Repair service found a corroded "pin" in a multi-pin electrical connection.this is a "protected" connection, in the engine compartment, it has been corroded for a very long time according to the electric serviceman. He informed me the other "pins" will fail also effecting the wipers and other "necessary" safety components, because of the condition of this connector.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the steering wheel was turned left or right, it made an abnormal noise. On another occasion, when the ignition key was turned to the on position, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 160,000.
Intermittent no crank, no start. Problem is known problem with ignition switch, tumbler, and defective "passlock system". dealers charge excessive proces for repairs that may or may not actually fix the problem. It seems to be a bad design issue, and is related to the defective ignition recalls. There is a fairly extensive complaint list, and the mfr certainly has data reflecting that the problem covers multi model and years of GM cars and trucks.
Intermittent non-start that resets in 10 to 15 minutes. Non-start occurred once after the car stalled on a highway. It started after about 12 minutes of time lapse.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Problems before GM recall 14350/campaign id 14V400. Problem 1 the ignition switch continued to still engage after vehicle was started and key was in the run position. Problem 2 after turning the key to stop engine would continue to run until you jiggled the key in the ignition switch. Problem 3 hitting a pot hole at 45 mph shut the car off lucky my quick reaction was put it into neutral and restarted the car. September 2014 received the safety recall followed the instructions as claimed which made me laugh cause the only thing I had on the key ring was the key and entry remote. November 2014 recall was done with a plastic insert on the key to keep the weight center mass on the key. As of this day March 2015 I still have all 3 problems I stated earlier, that recall has not fixed the under lining problem of a defective ignition switch its not the key its the switch itself because the car still does all the problems I mentioned in the beginning, I find this a cheap and scary no fix but to satisfy anyone who thinks this was a fix but in reality will cause more harm. The switch needs replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer verified that the vehicle was affected by NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the recall did not cover the ignition switch and cylinder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
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.
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- Middleton, WI, USA