8.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$900.00
Average Mileage:
71,167 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
electrical problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Chevrolet Impala will not start, electronics pulse on/off
2009Jan 01
Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 96,500 miles
I have the same problem/complaint as many people in regards to the electrical system. Right now the vehicle is not starting - this after replacing the ignition switch and installing a new battery - the vehicle started twice and than nothing. A whole lot of clicking and engine warning lights but no ignition. The electrical system has gotten worse over time - initially an occasional problem starting - sometimes engine warning lights coming on, the heat and ac only working at the highest setting, the locks going crazy and separate but along the same lines I also had to replace the passenger window switch. These problems seem to be very common as reported over the internet. Im searching for a recall if anyone knows of one and in the very near future think I'll be visiting a Toyota dealership for a much more reliable and fuel efficient Corolla. By the way, Toyota has a lot of great deals going on now including a $3000 credit towards a new purchase for push pull or tow. As a veteran, I try to support the country I love but I can no longer afford to - besides all the parts come from all over the world the only thing American about Chevy is the fact the car is assembled here - or wait maybe Mexico or Canada - lol! If anyone knows anything please help me out - thanks!
2006May 13
(reported on)Impala LS
- 35,000 miles
The impala began just not starting intermittently. then it advanced to not starting and pulsing the electronics on/off. The radio would pulse and electrical hum. the lights would blink on and off. Eventually this would stop. The dealer first could not find fault, but replaced the throttle body control, then later they replaced the battery charging me for the battery, then later still they replaced yet another electrical component. This is resolved for know, but not sure if it is done
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2008Nov 04
Impala LS 2.4L
First all the lights would come on, so I took it in and they replaced the BCM for 800. That turned off some of the lights for a week or so and then after that my car started having power surges, some while driving and some while stopped. The car continued having these surges for over a month and sometimes the engine would die completely and sometimes not, sucks while driving. When it surged and the car shut off you had zero power even to the emergency flashers. Soon after the problem began where you would lose all power to the car for 10 to 15 minutes at a time until it would decide to flash on. They say the problem was a wire to the BCM was shorting our intermediately. I have not had the car back long enough to tell if the problem is fixed. I attempted to take the car from the shop and they now say that they noticed the car was accelerating properly and tried to charge me 900 more to have a tune up. I declined, picked up my car and now there is an extreme problem with acceleration that I can't afford to fix.
Bret K.
Burlingame, CA, USA
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