Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Impala EQUIPMENT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while operating the vehicle, the air conditioner suddenly stopped working after shutting the vehicle off. the doors would not unlock and trapped the driver inside the vehicle. the contact indicated that a security sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. in addition, when the vehicle was shut off, all the interior and exterior lights remained illuminated. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 73,000. ma 10/26/2015 *cn

2000 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to traction control system problems. *smd the consumer stated the part for the traction control system was no longer being manufactured. also, she had problems with the windows and air condition, but was never able to get them fixed as she is on a fixed income.

on feb.10th or 11th.my neighbor was attempting to jump start my car because the battery had failed due to a 3 day snow storm. after turned the ignition the second time, there was a loud boom. when we checked the engine, we noted the manifold cover had cracked into several pieces. also the wires were on fire. my neighbor quickly extinguished the flames. later, i went to my dealer(frank z chevrolet in dayton, oh. about the problem. i was told by the assistant service manager that the repairs could cost from $1,800-$2,000 mainly due to the fire damage. since i have been unemployed for 18 months, i have not had the car towed to the dealer for an estimate of actual damage.

Bought 2000 chevy impala on feb 8,2009,and have had multiple really bad problems. bad shake in front end,pulls to right really bad, has sevear cooling problems, turn signal failure more then working, gear shift problems, air bubbles backing up in coolant bottle, low coolant light always on, check engine ight always on major oil leakage under car body not on ground. loss of coolant but no idea where its going. serging problem in electrical system, and wiring conections and plugs not connected to anything. icnition problems key wont stay in and can be pulled out with car running.have replaced radiator,all hoses,all gaskets,thermistate,water pump,belts,done tuneup,oil change, done brakes,replaced sencers,battery,and other things. im pissed and very angry with chevy and gm for all the problems they have with there vehicals and not fixing the problems.

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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. *tr

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. *ak

Electrical system - dashboard lights and other instrument lights do not turn on or will turn on only after several minutes of driving. very inconsistent. pose danger especially when driving at night. the problem appeared to have been fixed about a year ago, but the problem started to surface again recently (fall 2003). *la

Clunking sound in steering and rack and pinion. took car to century chevrolet in watsonville ca and they said nothing was wrong with it. took to anderson chevrolet in cupertino in ca and they replaced rack and pinion. this did not correct the problem of clunking sounds over bumps and while turning at low speeds. at high speeds car wanders. i have two children and i am afraid that i am going to lose steering like others including police cars have. now century chevrolet says they want to lube the intermediate steering shaft, but nhtsa complaints indicate this has not worked for their same exact car with the same exact problem. i have an extended warranty and i want my car fixed before it runs out and i am tired of getting the run around in the mean time. i want the intermediate steering shaft replaced because i feel this is a real safety hazard. *jb

My vehicle has been serviced at fairway on several occasions, which included a similar problem over a year ago that was still under warranty. this was for a cracked coolant container after i noticed the low coolant light came on my message center. this same problem is what brought me in for my recent visit. i wanted to find out why this light was coming on again. this time, the answer was $1012.70. coincidentally, this is 3 months after my warranty expired. *nlm

A/c emits foul odors (mold/mildew). brakes pulsate, warning & abs lights come on. check engine lights come on, stalled once, uncontrolled acceleration from start up twice. steering: intermediate shaft replaced at 42,618 miles; rack & pinion leaking at 65,307 popping & muffled explosion sound in cold weather start ups, paint peeled off front & bumper of car. weather stripping adhesive liquifies on door posts in hot weather. airbag warning light comes on

There are two: one: a/c "overflow catch trap" collects water and does not drain, causing moldy smell and requires cleaning out of "trap" two: front end brakes "wobble" - took in 3 times under warranty to have fixed and once had to pay at 12k miles to have to have rotors replaced. otherwise replied to as "normal". still wobbles (i would not describe as the expected "pulsing") - never completely satisfied at any time reported. now of warranty (of course) but who has time to keep taking the car back in? *nlm

We contacted the dealer about these problems,just got ignored. no safety defect listed in summary.*ak

While vehicle was in park and idling, a fire started unexpectedly on dashboard near cigarette lighter. consumer was able to extinguish the fire before any injury occurred. dealership examined vehicle and could not determine cause of the fire because there were no malfunctions with cigarette lighter, and there were no other electrical systems near the area where fire started. please provide any additional information / documentation / photographs.*ak

Tire monitor is reading wrong information which is causing consumer to pull over to change tire.*ak. consumer states the pressure is between 31 to 33 psa, the tire monitor never came to warn of tire failure, when the tire had a hole in the side wall consumer stated he could stick his hand through the tire.*jb

Air conditioning blower motor emitted a high-pitched noise at 8,029 miles. the dealer replaced the blower motor. the same problem occured at 33,130 miles. the blower was repaired by the dealer. the brakes began to vibrate at 17,000 miles at 55 mph. the dealer repaired or replaced the rotors on the front end. this same vibration reappeared at approximately 31,000 miles. the dealer would not repair the brake rotors a second time. also at approximately 31,000 miles, the front end emitted a thudding sound at low speeds (20 mph) . the dealer would not consider this problem, though the vehicle was still within warranty mileage and time. the final diagnosis on the thudding noise under the front end was completely "shot" struts.

Scorched wires found under the dash, r-134a leaking into car from independant tester, daytime running lights occasionally, exhaust system damaged from excessive heatand fuel economy is only 10 mpg

Engine will cut off or stall without warning while traveling at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle numerous times and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak armrest cup holder broke. blower motor whistling, belt making noise. when applying brakes car shimmies, front rotors are out of round. when using a/c vehicle fills up with fuel smell, fan motor bearing worn, dealer replaced. dashlights illuminated. vehicle experiences hard start condition, dealer replaced wiring harness. consumer has to give gas inorder to stay running, fuel pump presure low, dealer replaced fuel pump assembly. *tt