8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$377.00
Average Mileage:
90,979 miles
Total Complaints:
43 complaints
Most common solutions:
- wait half an hour to start it again (16 reports)
- not sure (15 reports)
- replace switch and ignition lock cylinder (4 reports)
- had ignition switch replaced (2 reports)
- replaced ignition switch repaired wiring (2 reports)
- i fixed the problem (1 reports)
electrical problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
Helpful Websites About 2000 Chevrolet Impala passlock problem, security light is on
2009Oct 07
Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 86,992 miles
Hey guys I have had the same problem for about a year and I have tried changing starters ,key cylinders batteries I have done the wait 1o min key in the on position thing and it worked for a bit but wasn’t 100%
I was sick of the dealerships dicking me around and mechanics…. So I did some research my self and found a Permanent fix for this Security problem, I haven’t had this problem happen since no more unreliable car :D:D
If you need help please email me at jonotucker@hotmail.com
2009Oct 15
Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
I have been reading complaints on here about my car. I was really surprised at the amount of people having the same problem! I am having the same problem as everyone else with the BCM and then the Passlock sensor and then the Ignition switch. Please take the time to read this as this is one of the worst examples of customer service I have ever heard of in my entire life!
I called the dealership about having the bcm reprogrammed in my Impala. They stated we need the car and the new part and the cost is $90.00! No problem right? Guess again! First off, they try and tell me my battery is dead (as I have read many of you have been told) so I had the battery tested it was fine and they made me come up to the dealership and take it out myself and go get it tested and reinstall it. I then received a call from the dealership asking me where the old BCM is! I informed them that Autozone required the old one for a core before giving me the new one! The dealership said they needed the old one to get the codes out of! I asked them if the old one was bad and not working how they planned on getting the codes out. For this they had no answer and informed me that the price for programing now goes up to $278.00 when they are the ones that have the codes in there Tech 2 programmer!. I said fine just fix my car. Problem solved right, guess again.
The dealership then calls me back and says it is programed but now your car will still not start and the lights just keep flickering. As any normal human would, I asked what is the problem now and their response was " We don't know. You didn't tell us to fix it"! If I knew the problem it would not be at the dealership! I also said well it did nothing before and now it flickers and won't start maybe its something wrong with the programing. Again there only response was I don't know! So they said we can run tests to see and I said fine! Problem solved again right? Again guess again!!!!
The next morning I get another call saying the Passlock sensor and the Ignition switch is bad and now the cost goes up to $1251.00!!!!!!!!!! SO from $90 to $1251.00 in two days!!!! That is when I did some research and found this website and others slam full of the exact same problems and complaints about the same problem! So as many of you I called GM! Problem solved right? Once again guess again!
I called GM and spoke to customer service and told them of the problems and all the information and complaints I have found about this same problem. I also said they should help me since this seems to be a problem across the board with this model! She informed me she has heard this same problem many times before! She called the dealership who told them I misused this car and I did not have that part serviced as I should! OK first how do you miss use the car by simply driving it back and fourth to work? I then asked how do you service a part that is under the dash and you need a $4000.00 dollar computer to service that only the dealership has codes for? Her response was" Well even though we are aware of this problem that at this time we are not going to do anything for you"! So I asked her that if this was her car that she worked hard for and she had a problem that everyone else was having the exact same problem would she have a hard time paying $1251.00 of her hard earned money to fix especially when Gm was aware of the problem? Her response was I am not allowed to answer that! So I then asked to speak to her boss! She put a lady on the phone and I had to start all over again! I explained to her that I know parts wear out on cars! Starters go bad, alternators wear out! Yet this is a problem that GM is aware of that they have and as a good faith in talking care of a customer complaint and problem that they are fully aware of that they should pay for this repair and that I would even pay half the labor for! I even made her aware of this website and a few others that all state the same problems word for word! Her response to me was" We do not listen to customer complaints to determine if we have a problem with a particular model or system"! My jaw hit the floor! I asked her who in the heck are the ones buying these cars and having these problems so who should you listen to? She said we have a customer website for that! Now here is my challenge to you! Go to the customer service website and type in the word complaint and see what you get! I will save you the time! All you get is owners manuals!!!
I have filled a complaint with the NTSB as many of you have as well! I have contacted the local news who have segment for consumer affairs! I have also found a class action lawsuit against GM for this Passlock system that I am joining! I urge all of you to do the same and not be taken for a dealership or company who will not stand behind there products!
I can not believe my hard earned tax dollars are going to bail out these companies and this is how they treat the very customers who are paying for it and sticking by them! Well no more! I will never own another Chevy as long as I live!
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2008Dec 07
Impala 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Update!!!! The mechanic went online and found that there is an official GM passlock relearn procedure. He printed it out, followed it and IT WORKS!!! Apparently since GM redesigned the passlock cylinder, the car's computer did not recognize it so that is why it had to relearn (basically reboot) to accept the new cylinder.
Here is the official GM passlock relearn procedure:
1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON (vehicle will not start).
2. Observe the SECURITY light, after approximately 10 minutes the light will turn OFF.
3. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 5 seconds.
Turn key to START, sometime your car will start after only one relearn. If so, you're done. If not, repeat steps 1 to 3 two more times (for a total of 3 relearns). At that point, the vehicle will be ready to relearn the Passlock Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to START.
Important: The vehicle learns the Passlock Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.
2006Sep 01
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I have a 2000 Impala and it has the passlock issue. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I really do love my car but I hate this issue!!
2008May 23
Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
Ahhhh... I love everything about my car... except the damn passlock problem. It starts like a charm, I stop and get gas on my way to work and the security light comes on and I am stuck at the pump for about 20 minutes waiting for it to start again.... and I'm late to work. I have to plan my trips to the gas station and limit my stops with my baby because I don't want to get stuck... It happens often enough for me to get absolutely pissed off about it, and then it stops for a few weeks so I forget about it.. then it starts all over again. I took it to the dealership and they told me it was $425 to fix. I have been putting it off.. hoping for a recall because I don't want to hand over $425 to fix it.. but I'm going to have to break down and do it soon...
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2003Nov 19
Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 76,592 miles
Took it in to the dealership. Told them security light flashes and engine won't start at times. Dealership checked the system, replaced ignition lock cylinder, ignition switch and battery; sublet to code lock cylinder. BCM will not program, check and replace body control module and reprogram-body control module would not program. Beginning to be real annoying, but still love the car.
2005Mar 18
Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 92,913 miles
OK...this is the third time I have taken the car in for the same problem. Dealership replaced ignition lock cylinder and programmed theft system. Seems to work for a little while, but then will have problems in the future. I quit taking it into the shop because no one can seem to track the problem. I have this problem quite frequently, I just have the patience to wait for the 15 minutes and then it will start.
2004Jan 01
Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Never know when it's going to happen or what sets it off. But the security light flashes and you turn the key and nothing happens. You sit and wait. If your lucky it will start in ten mins. There have been several times when I have had to wait about thirty mins for it start. Major prob that GM needs to fix.
2009May 31
Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 127,000 miles
I think My 2000 Chevy Impala is made by the devil... At first my car security light would come on and my car just cuts off.Then I would get out of my car take care of my business get back in and the damn car wont start. I have been stranded in rush hour traffic at work home in another state etc... This has to be the worst car ever made by chevy, I had to get it towed to the dealer and they charged me $1422 to fix my total problems. They put a new crank shaft sensor,passlock cylinder,the Body Control Module, the ignition switch. Well damn, I spent so much money in this crappy car I could have put that down on a car that do what it should do. Get you from point A to point B... DONT EVER BUY A CHEVY IMPALA......
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2009Feb 06
Impala 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 101,325 miles
I'm in the same boat as everyone else.... Random starting, Security Light on, never know what the heck is going on.
I was looking to fix it, but after seeing all this, I think I'm going to dump the car.
Add me to the list of pissed off customers!!!
2009Jan 21
Impala LS 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 190,000 miles
I have had a TON of problems with this car over the years. This is the most recent, my car has been working fine for awhile (For once) and then for no reason the security light goes on and off randomly as I am driving.
Then for no reason the car will not start. it just clicks and the headlights come on. i try to start it over and over, nothing. then it will randomly start for no reason.
2006Jun 27
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 82,411 miles
The security light came on, the car would not start, had to wait at least 10 minutes to reset. The GM dealership said it was the passlock cylinder and they replaced it. It had the same problem a year later. However, I did not take it back to the same dealership until 14 months later, so they would not warranty the repair. It had to be 12 months or 12000 miles. I filed a claim with GM and they denied the claim.
2008Dec 01
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
The security light comes on, the passlock system won't let the car start. I was told by GM dealership that GM changed the design of the the passlock cylinder. The parts manager said she had sold 8 of the old cylinders in the beginning of 2008, but since GM came out with the new cylinder design in the summer of 2008, she has not seen any cars come back. Well a mechanic put the newly designed cylinder in my car, and it won't start at all. The old cylinder part number is 15822350. The new cylinder part number is 25832354.
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2007Oct 01
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I had the same problem as everyone else, my car wouldn't start, had to wait until it was good and ready. Called Chevy dealer wanted me to pay the $800.00 for first attempt then about $600.00 for second attempt. I refused of course, I happened to be at a friends house when my car wouldn't start and my friend suggested I try with the STARTER first...I did and that was the trick I haven't had a problem with it yet. And Chevy wanted to charge me the 800 and 600 first. I know you may be say no way but my security light was on like everyone else's did/had all the symptoms but turned out to be just the starter. This the cheapest 1st attempt. I'm happy now!!
2008Sep 04
Impala ES 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
WELL I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CHEVY IMPALA EVERY OTHER WEEK OR TWO MY CAR JUST ALL OF THE SUDDEN DECIDES NOT TO TURN ON. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED AT MY JOB, GAS STATIONS, HOME, ETC U NAME IT IM TIRED OF IT!!!!!!!! IM GUESSIN IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SECURITY LIGHT THAT COMES ON WHILE IM DRIVING I HAVE NO MONEY TO GET IT CHECKED CAN SOME ONE TELL ME WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!??? MAN THE LAST TIME IT DID NOT WANT TO START I WAS AT JIFFY LUBE I HAD TO HAVE THE WORKERS PUSH IT OUTSIDE I WAS SO PISSED AND I HATE IT WHEN YOU BACK A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER TO SEE IF IT TURNS ON THE BITCH JUST TURN RIGHT ON!!!!
2002Mar 20
Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I have never in my life had a more horrible car in my life.
2008Jun 21
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 109,400 miles
I deliver mail with my Impala and I'll be ready to load up and go and Bam! I'm stuck for about 30 minutes waiting for my car to start. It sucks! How unreliable! I thought I had just been suckered into buying a lemon because nobody else around here had ever heard of this problem. I took it to a local repair shop and he told me it would be about$1000 to fix and there was no guarantee, no thank you. It's also happened at busy gas stations when there are people waiting to get to your pump and you can't move your car for 1/2 hour.
2008Apr 12
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Our 200 Chevy Impala suddenly began NOT starting when we turned the ignition key. Then, if I put the key on accessory and the transmission in neutral, it would fire right up. After a while, even that didn't work. When we took it in to be diagnosed by the local dealer today, he said it was a failing passlock security sensor that's built into the electronic system and would cost $550 to fix. Unbelievable. And there's no guarantee when they fix that that they won't find something else wrong with the security system down the road. Good enough reason to NEVER buy a Chevy product again, as long as I shall live.
2008Apr 02
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
It started as a random thing happening only every few months. As of recently it has happened three times in the last week. Called to get it repaired...$400...not covered under warranty. I would like to know why something like this is not covered under warranty??? It is not something you or I did to the vehicle (normal wear and tear) it is the idiots who did the electrical.
2002Dec 12
Impala V6
- Automatic transmission
- 111,050 miles
CHILL-OUT! You don't have to wait 30 min or reset computer! In PARK, click the ignition from off to on 175 times. The car will start in 5 minutes! This is an inherent problem with the car's computer! All impalas have this problem.
Otherwise, Chevy Impalas are ok cars!
2007May 13
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 92,785 miles
Alright guys you really gotta here this one!We were traveling from New York State to the state of Florida when we got tired and stopped in the mountains in Virginia for a hotel. The next morning we got in the car to keep on our journey when out of the blue the car wouldn't start, same problem, SECURITY LIGHT. We called a tow truck to see if they could help us. 35 minutes later the tow truck came and started the car like magic it started!! Now not only did we have to pay the tow truck guy full price for coming and doing nothing but we also had our newborn baby with us. We have been stranded at least 20 times since. CHEVY IMPALAS SUCK!!!!! What a waste of money I will NEVER buy another one with my hard earned money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2007Jan 01
Impala LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
well i have had this happen to me several times too (we bought a well taken care of 2000 impala ls from my mother ) when it had only 47,000 miles on it, the security light issue i don't know how to get to go off, (how do you reset the keyfob anyway) well here's how we got our car to start,
1 switch the car to off
2 then switch the car to the acc "click" just before the starting "click" on the ignition switch
3 slowly switch the transmission thru all the gears one at a time, then switch it back thru them to park.
4 try to start it then, 90% of the time it will restart,
don't hold the brake while your trying the gears (i did it and it wouldn't start, but my wife didn't put her foot on the brake and it did start, go figger)
2008Jan 25
Impala 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
I repaired the problem myself. It seems that the theft deterrent module will lock out the ignition system if the ignition key becomes too worn, or the key cylinder gets too sloppy. The really irritating thing about the whole deal, was that the relearn process Chevrolet gave me for the theft deterrent module did not work. I finally figured it out for myself, with the help of a few people that I know in the automotive repair business. The Impala has been working perfectly since, Thank God for small favors. Here's the TDM relearn sequence that worked for me:
Insert ignition key, turn to crank position and then back one click to run. Security light will flash 6 times and then flash to battery. This will continue for about 9 min. 35sec. At this time security light and battery light will flash alternately. Repeat process two more times, takes about 30 minutes. The fourth time you hit the crank position, the car will start.
2008Jan 25
(reported on)Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 4,000 miles
this car has had nutin but problems...its unpredictable...it wont start at the most random times i hate it
2007Dec 02
Impala 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 0 miles
This problem w/ the car not starting has happened at least 1/2 dozen times. My husband takes the car to the train station during the week, luckily it hasn't happened
at the station. It happened to me this past Sunday- I was at my brother-in-law's house
and went to start the car to go home and got nothing. I waited at least an hour and still
nothing. My husband reset the FOB the next day- and so far so good, but I know it' s
going to happen again. We need to contact someone at Chevy, but I don't know who.
2007Dec 02
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 106,000 miles
The security light will intermittently come on and today it flashed when I tried to start the car and the car would not even try to turn over. After waiting 30 minutes (while sitting in a Walmart parking lot), I tried again and the security light flashed for a while then was lit up solid (no flash)and the car decided to start. I can't have this car not start immediately when I get behind the wheel! We have had this problem occur twice before in the last year. I took it to a dealership to get it checked out, and the service guy told me that it could be the Body Control Module, the ignition switch or some other sensor. He could not be sure what it was and advised me to continue driving the car and monitor the problem. I did a lot of research on the internet tonight and found that a vast number of Impala owners from about 1997-2005 models were having the exact or a very similar problem. The consensus among most postings was that GM should issue a recall on this problem. I agree 100%! GM should stand behind this obvious design flaw and do the right thing for their customers.
2007Nov 16
Impala 3800
- Automatic transmission
- 111,000 miles
Yeah so my security light is coming on while driving along normally. This isn't the first time, it does the same crap every year on the year or close to. First time was 13 Oct 2005, second time was 27 Oct 2006, and then it's starting to do it again now on the 17th of November 2007. I had it fixed the first two times for $515-575. It's like its programed to break every year or something. I really like everything about my car but this is just too much. Apparently its fairly common and with GM being in such dire competition you'd think they'd take care of their customers to keep their business. This makes me want to buy nothing but foreign cars from now on.
2007Oct 16
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 101,284 miles
I am having the same symptoms as everyone else, and do not want to be taken by the dealerships. If their solution does not work, they just say oh well give me some more money and we will try something else, not we will rplace the new part with the old one and not charge you and try something else. There are machines out there that can tell you what is wrong with your vehicles computer system, but if they fix it right off the bat, they would make less money. Everyone says there should be a recall for this problem, and I agree, but what does this website do with the complaints everyone has? Do they forward them to the proper auto manufacturers or do they just list them here so everyone else can see someone else is having the same problems as they are? If there are enough complaints sent in on a problem, a recall should be done, or send them to some sort of a agency to force the recall.
2007Aug 28
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Strap 3 kids in car seats leaving church in July in oklahoma and have to wait 20 min before car will start. This should definatly be a recall I personnaly know of three having the same trouble. One is on a cop car and has been fixed 3 times already.
2007Oct 10
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 79,334 miles
Continuing ignition failure problems for 3 years. Security light comes on and can't start engine. Have recoded innumerable times, replaced ignition cylinder, BCM, Sensor Assemblies, connectors, etc over time. Problem continues - next step will be to replace Power Control Module as suggested by another victim which has actually corrected his problem and not had an ignition failure in over a year. Have called GM and asked for assistance and issuance of recall notice. Also asked for compensation on all efforts so far and next repair. GM has a major design and component failure problem here and should find a permanent fix at THEIR COST!
2007Aug 17
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
This inability to start the car after the security light has gone on has happened to me twice so far, making me late for work once, and it now looks to me to be more of a problem than I thought. This is just the latest of the many electrical problems I have had with this car, and it is starting to get old. Once one thing gets fixed, something new comes up soon after. I have had this car for six-plus years now, and I have had continuous electrical problems. I want to know what the answer is instead of trying expensive ideas to fix what they think may be the problem. I know that I need a new body control module, and hopefully that is the answer. By the way, I think it is really unfair for the dealership to be the only one to be able to reprogram this electrical stuff at $80-100 a pop.
2007Jun 20
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
I have the same passlock problem that so many Impala owners (mine is a 2000) seem to be having. It started happening occasionally at about 95,000 miles and has gotten progressively worse -- three times last week. I'm a senior citizen and it is hard enough for me to deal with a car that I no longer feel I can depend on, and more so because my husband's medical conditions make it imperative that we have a car that will start when we need it. It seems to me GM should be issuing recalls with so many people complaining about this problem. I've never driven anything but a Chevrolet, and I love the look and design of my 2000 Impala, but this is making me give serious thought to something else.
2007Apr 19
(reported on)Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
Gees I am so happy to know that I am not the only person that is having a problem with this security passlock system. I refuse to pay the money for them to reset it, so hopefully I am not sitting somewhere for 20 minutes with this problem. Of course the stupid manual tells you to wait until the security light goes off, but as we all know that crap doesnt work. I have just started to leave my car running if I know that I am not going to be long in certain places just to prevent from sitting somewhere waiting on my car to decide that it want to start. The most I have sat somewhere so far was about 10 min. and hopefully thats it. They really need to fix this problem with these Impala's.
2006Jul 20
(reported on)Impala
- 97,000 miles
CALL this number 1-800-222-1020 and let them know about your car not starting. It is Chevrolets customer help number and the more calls the better. This needs to be recalled. Waiting 15-20 minutes for my car to start is getting really old... especially when it happens randomly. I took it to a dealer and they said they have this a lot and its 395 to fix. It's a safety hazard and should be recalled! The more we call the better.. so spread the word. I have 2 friends with 2001 impalas and it happens to them too. Its a wrong code in the passlock and only dealers can reset it, but it costs you an arm and a leg.
2007Feb 25
(reported on)Impala LS 3.4
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
Hey mike. K from Frankfort IL. U. S. A I had the same problem it's called ignition failure. I took my impala to the chevy dealer to have it reprogramed and they fixed the wiring problem. Whats hapening is the body control computer is'nt connected to the ignition switch causing no fire from a short in the dash. Solution take to chevy just to fix problem so the ignition can recive power from computer.
2006Oct 18
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Same as everyone else! Security light comes on and you know that your car will not start very soon after that. I used my car starter and sometimes it works. Please let me know what I need to do to fix it. I was just stuck out on a cold night for over 2 hours with no heat because of this Chevy defect.
2007Feb 07
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
"Nice" to see others with same problem as I had. The dealership replaced the ignition switch. This resolved the problem for about 6 months. Then once again the same problem, except this time the ignition switch was locked and I was unable to turn the ignition once the key was inserted. Dealership was very kind, and replaced it once again, this time under a warranty.. HOW FRIGGEN DECENT. I believe the first time it cost me around 450.00... I am to believe that now after many more months have passed the dealer is probably entitled to tell me to screw off and pay for the repair once again... (Should that be the problem ).. Why pay again??? The FRIGGEN security light comes on intermittently. Thank god I am able to start my car.... for now. Perhaps come electrical tape over the "computer" display screen would avoid my wife some asking.... Whats that light dear !!! (GRUNT).....
2006Aug 15
(reported on)Impala Q
- 45,000 miles
security light goes on and sometimes the car starts only if you wait 10 minutes with the key in on position, it does it every 3 or four weeks but sometimes 2 or 3 times in one day
2006Jul 10
(reported on)Impala
- 98,000 miles
Earlier this year, my car just died. It wasn't the battery or alternator. So, we bought a new starter. Still wouldn't start. The AAA shop towed it and after diagnostics determined the fuse box needed to be replaced. They didn't charge the diagnostic fee! THANK GOD! Months later, at any time, the fuel gauge will drop to 'E' which makes the low fuel light come on. The Security light comes on at any time. The check engine light comes on when it feels like it. Just 2 years ago that check engine light cost me almost $1100 because the oxygen sensor had to be replaced. A note on that: the dealer told me $200-$300 to replace, but the service department messed up the catalytic converter and I got stuck with another $600 charge (they could have told me before they did it!). Anywho, the check engine light goes off and on. After starting up the car, you hear the ringing sound that lets you know your car door is open, even though the car door is closed. It's scary because I don't know if/when the car is going to cut off on me again. I like my car for it's size, but GM has definitely turned me to foreign cars.
2006Jul 01
(reported on)Impala LS
- 45,000 miles
Security light flashes and nothing works. Help!
2006Jul 07
(reported on)Impala LS
- 100,000 miles
I have the same problem, the security light comes on, while i am driving and then sometime in the near future, the car will not start, no matter what i do. I have learned to wait a half an hour, (whan it first started happening it was twenty minutes) and then on the fourth or fifth try, it will start right up, and the problem may not happen again for a few days or a few weeks.
2006Jun 13
(reported on)Impala
- 35,000 miles
security light comes on and stays on while driving, has caused failure to start (and tow bill!). I think GM has a problem they should do something about. It is intermittent and you never know if you will be stranded when you go somewhere! I am not paying some dealer to "reset" the damned thing every time when this happens, not to mention the cost of towing if it refuses to start again!!
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2009Nov 05
Impala 3.4L
the pass key system on our 2000 impala is having problems, who do we have to talk to about getting GM to put a re-call in for the passkey systems on these cars? how do you bypass this system on the 2000 impala? and can you do it your self?
John B.
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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