engine problem
7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
132,761 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- ignition security lite on, will not start. leave on for 10 (2 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- check your neutral safety switch (1 reports)
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2008Apr 09
Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,807 miles
I have read a number of complaints about impalas not starting. My car was doing the same thing, not starting. I thought it was the pass-lock because twice my security feature would flash on the message center. The first time my car wouldn't start was shortly after the message was displayed. I left the car for the day and when I came home from work it started. The second time it happened i was leaving work and it wouldn't start, so I borrowed a truck from work and went home. The next morning I tried it again and nothing, not even a single noise. So I put the car in neutral and the car started, which brings me to the conclusion that it must be the neutral safety switch. Make sure that your car is in park, all the way people. And have your linkage checked to make sure that is freed up.
2008Jan 01
Impala LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
Not starting all the time, ignition on security lock lite shows up will not turn over, everything looks normal except security lock indicator is on goes dim and flashes between gen lite and securitylock. I have learned to leave the ignition on and walk away (really a great idea in a parking lot). Car usually starts. GM the assholes say they have never heard of this problem, do they not have access to the NET, theres lots about this if you look. Got a call back from GM today and after listening top the poor girl who had to tell me the company line I told her this is the last GM I ever own after 6. I need to know the bypass I have seen on these sites, BB
2007Nov 10
(reported on)Impala LS 3800
- Automatic transmission
- 198,000 miles
my pos of a Chevy has a security problem and wont start half the time its a craps shoot to see if I'm going any where for 10 min. to half an hour. its seems to be becoming a vary common problem that gm should fix. but yet they pretend to not know any thing and it ends up costing us the end consumer. what a bunch of BS. i am vary disgusted with Chevrolet. i believe we should all by fords. that will teach them a lesson when it hurts them in their ass pocket and not ours
2007Jun 26
(reported on)Impala Sedan 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 167,000 miles
Sometimes when I shut my car off and try to restart it it won't start. Other times it just won't start at all. The check engine light is not on. The low engine oil light is not on. My car has an automatic shut off if engine oil level is low. When it doesn't start sometimes I check engine oil, it will be low so I add some wait a little while and it will start. Why doesn't my light come on? My car has a lot of highway miles, but I have never had any other problems than this one. It has happened 6 times in the last year.
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2008Nov 03
Impala 3.8L V6
Has anybody tried adding a remote start to the Impalas? I would think that would bypass the anti theft system and should be cheaper than a new ign switch especially if you do it yourself.
Jerry H.
Woodhaven, Michigan, USA
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