Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Impala EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Periodic transmission slip from initial date of purchase - dealer could not duplicate when taken in for service, until out of warranty. reflash e-prom/update done at 75k miles to correct problem. now at 110k dealer says new transmission is needed as car is exhibiting same problems. car headlights go out when using high beams. car has lost all power twice when driving and completely shut off, thus causing a significant steering problem until the car could be stopped. grounding wires added to see if correction could be made. lights & car have not quit yet, but transmission continues to exhibit shifting problems with check engine light coming on. when car is shut off the engine light will go out and not come back on and the car will reset it self and run okay for awhile. the car also exhibits a loud whining noise when the slippage / jerking is about to occur. gm will not allow conversation with anyone but a customer service person. all file numbers given to me by gm personnel when car was under warranty are not loaded into their data base, thus nothing can be done, mileage is too high and these things are expected to happen. *nm

I have a 2000 chevy impala ls. the daytime running lights can't be turned off. i need this vehicle for my work as i am a contract employee working for the united states postal inspectors. i do workmens comp investigations and my main job is surveillance with my vehicle. these daytime running lights give me away in a surveillance mode. i have talked to my chevy dealer, van chevrolet of scottsdale az. who state that they can disconnect these running lights with a part and they do it all the time for the local police dept. the also stated that the police bring in documentation for approval of doing this work. how can i get this documentation or what do i have to do to get these day time running lights disconnected. please advise. *nm

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. *nm

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

Turn signals intermittently fail to operate while vehicle is running. *la

Headlights shut off during normal nighttime operations. *la

Engine stalls and cuts out when turning or going strait afterthe engine is above 2000rpm and foot is released from the gas peda, sometimes can save it if i step on gas pedal befor tach reaches 500rpmsl. have to shift into neutral and restart to avoid any accidents. airbag light comes on and will go off after driving the car for awhile. turn signal will not work everynow and then, have to restart the car to get them to work. engine will not start right away, 2nd crank will start possible faulty fuel pump. 58000 miles. problems started jan 2003. 2000 impala ls

The turn signals work sometimes and don't work sometimes. they seem to be working less and less recently. *ak

I am original owner, never had any crash or collision. the rear tailights leak, causing water to accumulate inside the lens. only the hartch lid cover, involving the reverse lights. i have had to replace the bulb 2x due to shorting out. this is an obvious defect, no other explanation.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact noticed that the plastic covers on the headlights had become frosted and yellow in color. the dealer stated that he would have to buy new headlight covers. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. the current mileage is 143,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.

Rolling backwards at a stop.shaking/shimmying of steering wheel--had to replace rotors/brakes at my own expense because warranty expires at 36,000.i also had to replace the module because it was malfunctioning,the pistons/rings and the abs system was also malfunctioning--still at my own expense.now,i'm having problems with my steering and front end making clunking noises.i bought the car with 17,500 or so on it,and now 24,000 miles or so later i'm spending a fortune on the upkeep of an apparent lemon.sure wish chevy would do somethin about it instead of giving us the run-around. nlm

My entire turn signal function totally stopped working - no blinking on dash or outside of car. *tr

Consumer is concerned about the day running lights that are not safe because while turning into reverse, driver could not see rear of vehicle. *ak

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