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The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the turn signals malfunctioned intermittently and did not operate. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 123,200.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the turn signal lights, hazard lights, and headlights suddenly failed to activate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala ls purchased brand new in 2000. He stated that the exterior turn signals became inoperable intermittently. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The contact was advised that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. No repairs had been made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were under 88,647. Updated 01/12/10. The consumer also stated the hazard lights did not work as well. Updated 01/13/10
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact replaced the computer chips for the turn signal and another unspecified component and was charged $268 for the repairs. He stated that his vehicle only had 60,000 miles. The failure mileage was 60,000.
- Pisgah, AL, USA
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Vehicles turn signals stop working intermittently and sometimes will not allow the hazard lights to work. This poses a serious safety risk - I was stopped in a dark unlit area when my vehicle broke down and vehicles were unable to see my car or myself.
I have been experiencing frequent (every day) turn signal failures with my 2000 Impala ls. My Impala has the 3.8 liter motor and 94,000 miles. The hazard switch seems to be the reason for the failure. I have looked at several online "auto help forums" and this problem is an epidemic around the nation. GM has recalled Malibu models for the same exact problem but not Impala. The switch is a $50 part but GM wants $300-$400 to replace it. It is a safety hazard that GM is aware of. Please force their hand in this safety matter. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 40 mph, the turn signals would not work. The contact stated that he had to activate the emergency lights to get the turn signal to work. When he accelerated, the fuel gauge moved to full and the air bag light illuminated. The contact stated that when he drove over a speed bump, the vehicle shut off. He was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately thirty seconds. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 182,215.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the turn signal does not operate properly in rainy conditions. The failure was noticed while driving 30 mph. The dealer advised him to activate the hazard lights each time the failure occurs. The current mileage is 140,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
: the contact stated the vehicle's turn signal intermittently did not work while trying to signal in any direction. Also the hazard lights failed to illuminate, when the hazard lights button was depressed. The dealer was contacted, and determined that the contact may need to replace the turn signal. The contact found many other consumers with the same model who had this same problem. The vehicle was not repaired.
Turn signals fail to operate when lever is moved or stop working when activated. The only way to recover from problem is to press the hazard switch. Then the signals operate correctly. Intermittent problem that occurs about once a week. Dealer said there is nothing they can do even though there is a recall for this very problem on Malibu and Pontiac cars.
Turn signals functionality intermittently fails. My automobile turn signals failure rate is an estimated 20 percent. I drive my vehicle never knowing when the operation of the turn signals will fail. This is a hazard to myself as well as to others. I have read other 2000 Impala owners complaints concerning this same issue on www.carcomplaints.com. I have discussed this problem with a Chevrolet dealership. They claimed that no recalls or service bulletins existed concerning the turn signals intermittent failure. I have tried to determine what was causing this problem. Obviously, it isn't a blown fuse. Is it a electrical connection, a malfunction of a electrical switch or the turn signal unit?
Turn signals will not work most of the time. If you turn the hazard flashers on for a minute then turn them off the turn signals will work for a little while. This is a serious safety problem.
I own a 2000 Impala. From time to time, the turn signals will stop blinking or will not blink at all. If I turn the emergency flashers on and off, they will resume blinking. I know of a Malibu with this same problem. When I mentioned this to the service department where I purchased the vehichle, they knew what the problem was but said there were only recalls on two models and mine was not one of them. This has not caused an accident but I think it is a safety problem.
Musty smell coming from air conditioning. Also, the steering wheel makes a weird noise when turning. The turn signals will go ballistic at times, flickering faster and faster. The inside lights also flicker at different intensities.
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- Sneedville, TN, USA