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Crashes / Fires:
5 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,352 miles

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2000 Chevrolet Impala electrical problems

electrical problem

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2000 Chevrolet Impala Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #113

Jun 282011

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2000 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer received a recall notice for the vehicle and would like a refund for paying for the ignition lock cylinder. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #112

May 012012

Impala

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the security warning light along with the battery warning illuminated. The contact had to try several times in order to start the vehicle. The independent mechanic made several unknown repairs but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Perris, CA, USA

problem #111

Oct 212014

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
The car won't start security light flashes. I usually have to leave it in the on position for about 10 minutes then back to accessory for ten seconds then to on position for two seconds then mostly it will start other times it can take up to four attempts. From what I read online today this car is and has been a lemon from day one as soon as it rolled off the assembly line... I'll never buy Chevy again...

- Perris , CA, USA

problem #110

Oct 202014

Impala

  • 151,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the anti theft warning indicator illuminated. The problem recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

- Mundelein , IL, USA

problem #109

Oct 312014

Impala

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The rear driver's seat passenger sustained a head injury and bleeding from the mouth which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Harrogate, TN, USA

problem #108

Oct 012014

Impala

  • miles
2000 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to a recall and problems with the vehicle starting.

- Walden, NY, USA

problem #107

Oct 012014

Impala

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2000 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to GM recall #14350.* ld the consumer stated prior to receiving the recall, she experienced several problems with the vehicle, such as: The gas needle stopped working, a loud thumping noise was heard, every time she attempted to start the vehicle. Also, the engine light illuminated, and it wouldn't go off. The repair shop was unable to determine the problem. The consumer was involved in an accident and the air bag did not deploy.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

problem #106

Jan 152014

Impala

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the key was in the start position it could be removed and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- West Minster, CO, USA

problem #105

Oct 202014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 165,000 miles
Follow-up on complaint# 10650094. I have researched this problem, and tried to get assistance from GM with no results other that the run-around. I have explained that the recall of this vehicle and repair that is suggested is not the issue. The ignition is a 2 part switch and the mechanical part of the switch is only part of the problem. The issue in my case is that the electrical part of the switch is what controls the power, brakes, airbag, and all other functions. You need to look at the entire switch assembly. The electrical part is what failed.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #104

Oct 202014

Impala

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mesa , AZ, USA

problem #103

Oct 022014

Impala

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). While entering a residential driveway at approximately 5 mph, the contact turned the steering wheel to the right and heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering column. Immediately, the keys fell from the ignition switch and onto the floorboard. The power steering and brakes became inoperable and the vehicle did not stop until it struck a bed of rocks, which prevented the vehicle from crashing into the house. The ignition switch seized and prevented the key from being inserted into the ignition to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced at the contact's expense of $300, including parts and labor, and an additional $12 for a new set of keys for the replacement ignition switch. The failure mileage was not available.

- Telford , TN, USA

problem #102

Oct 132014

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
I have a car problem wont wanna start and I search online for what wad causing it and it wad the passlock and I found out that im not the only one whith this problem I think its a defect on all this kind of brand of the manufacture I live in Illinois and winter is almost here I dont want to get stock in a midfdle of a winter storm and freeze to death cause of this problem thank you.

- Mundelein, IL, USA

problem #101

May 012014

Impala

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact had to wiggle the key in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Binghampton , NY, USA

problem #100

Oct 012014

Impala

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after using the key fob to unlock the door. The contact made several attempts to turn the key back and forth and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #99

Oct 012012

Impala 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Hit a pot hole on the highway. Key fell out of the ignition, was able to retrieve the key off the floor and restart the car while driving. I think that my knee may have hit the key knocking it into the accessories position resulting in the key falling out of the ignition. I just left moran Chevrolet in clinton township, mi to have the ignition key recall fix. I notice the key can still be removed in the accessories position. In my opinion all the fix did for GM recall 14350 was add more weight to my key by putting a larger, heavier head on my key. NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000.

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #98

Oct 062014

Impala

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #97

Jul 302014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
Re: date complaint filed: 03/15/2011 component(s): Vehicle speed control date of incident: 03/11/2011 NHTSA id number: 10390238 every once in a while my 2000 Impala with a 3400cc V6 would maintain 50mph with my foot off the gas! the cause is an intermittent malfunction of the tps sensor. It took my Impala 3 years to throw a code and after I replaced the tps, the car's throttle settled down.

- Phoenixville, PA, USA

problem #96

Aug 042014

Impala

  • miles
1.) I can remove the ignition key from the cylinder while the engine is running. When I turn key off and lock door, the lock pops back up because it not in the off position. I get back in and put the key in and turn to the left, even though the car is off, and I can now lock my door. I must always use emergency brake because I don't trust it not to roll when I get out. On 9/29/2014, NHTSA recall #:14V400 GM, recall #:N140350 completed but did not fix the problem. It did nothing that I can tell. " 2014-04-10 GM is aware of several hundred complaints of keys coming out of ignitions. Second repair added to vehicles recalled earlier detroit ?? General Motors informed the NHTSA today that it is adding ignition lock cylinders to its safety recall of 2.2 million older model cars in the United States. The cylinders can allow removal of the ignition key while the engine is running, leading to a possible rollaway, crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries. 2.) car takes a long time and many clicks to start. Turn key, clicking and dash and security lights flash but will not crank, you can turn it over until your fingers go numb, then after you have reach the point of screaming it cranks. Car started doing this just a couple of times a while back and as time went by it takes longer and longer to start or should I say it takes more clicks or many tries and then it will just turn over. The dealer started it faster when I had it in for the recall. 9/28/2014 22 complaints: 2000 Chevrolet Impala car won't start, clicking noise when try.. www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Impala/2000/electrical/car_wont_S...

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #95

Oct 012014

Impala

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the failure occurred immediately after leaving the dealer from getting the recall repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #94

May 012013

Impala

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would veer to the right and stall without warning. The vehicle would restart temporarily. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/24/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 10/1/2015

- Fairhope, AL, USA

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