Chevrolet Impala electrical problems

electrical problem

8.7

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

63,000 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)

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problem #3

2008Jul 04

Impala 3.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles

My Impala message center lights indicate: BATTERY, 3 seconds later SECURITY, 3 seconds later SERVICE AUTO SOON, then the cycle starts over (never stops) and the A/C does not blow cold air. I talked to GM about it and they say the BCM needs to be replaced at the tune of $600.00 plus. I ask if this would solve the problem, they said they didn't know.. I wonder what they would want the next $600.00 for if it didn't fix the problem.

Bob M.

Cheney, WA, USA

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problem #2

2006Jun 02

Impala LS 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Check engine light came on and the car wouldn't start again after we stopped. We didn't see the problem for about another 6 months and the frequency has gone up to a couple times a week. Last year the traction control system went out along with the frequency increasing where the car wouldn't start. Now on top of the security issues either the fuel system or the starter has gone to the point where the car will start but sputters and stalls out. The car isn't even at 90,000 miles and we've already had 4-5 serious issues with the car. Like most people on this post this will be my last American car, I'll pay more for a Toyota or Honda.

nrh

Portage, MI, USA

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problem #1

2005Jul 02

(reported on)

Impala

  • 106,000 miles

Sometimes the instrument panel is completely inop. The electrical door locks do not work and the radio will stay on until your manually tuyrn off even if the key is not in the ignition. All this happens intermittently. But the remote for the doors works just fine. The radio is suppose to turn off after the key is pulled out of the ignition and the door is open or 60 secs have passed. I this maybe this is some sort of power management issue being as the remote still works but the switches on the car do not. In my message center it keeps telling me to service car soon and that the high beam is out, but I get out to check it and all of my light are working just fine.

job213

Butzbach, Hessen, Germany

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