Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I bought a 2002 chevy impala and got it looked at before purchase the only thing that popped up on the code reader was there is an electrical problem, sometimes my signal lights work sometimes they don't, my speedometer doesn't light up or anything. i then start to smell gas when i turn on the heat or air it's unbearable. i then proceeded to check for any recalls and there are a few dealing with the engine cooling and exhaust/gas leak along with electrical issues. they said the car could catch on fire at any time. i have two toddlers so there is no way that this is a safe car.

Abs is kicking back and traction control is coming on for no given reason making stopping the car increasingly hard at slow speeds. inevitably causing the abs and service traction control lights to come on the light is now staying on as soon as the car is turned on. took the car to the shop to attempt to find the problem being told it is an electrical grounding problem also makes the headlights flicker when doing this

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, fuel, and power steering fluid. in addition, the vehicle failed to start and the engine, traction control, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and provided a case number. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Takara recall

Car randomly locks me out for 10 minutes, this should be a recall. these cars are [xxx]. constantly leaves me stranded. passlock security code, security light flashes for 10 minutes. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The power door locks are not working. when you try to start the car, the security light comes on and the car will not crank or turn over. in the rare instance you do get it to start, if you turn it off, it will not start again (anywhere from an hour to two weeks or more). i have done my research online and there are literally thousands of people whom own gm cars that are having the same problem with no solution. i cannot get help from anyone and am frustrated beyond reason, so hopefully you can do your research and figure this out! i cannot depend on this car and i am disabled!

I am tired of my car not starting, especially when i need to go to work. this has happened quit a few times. i have to wait 10 min. for it to start or keep trying till it starts. i have a new battery. this has happened late at night too.

For awhile my car has been having starting problems, at random times it does not start and it takes ten minutes from the first time i turn the key to start. recently it started shutting down (as far as dashboard functions and the motor kills) bounty for a brief moment as i am driving i noticed it does it whenever i used the turn signals and it also makes a buzzing type noise when i use the turn signals then it goes away. now my car won't start at all, ive had my battery and alternator both tested and they both came back fine.

My car will not crank or start..... it has something to do with the security system so i'm told...... this is a safety hazard....this happens often when i'm far away from home! i have the key but the security system still shuts the car down... this time i went in the store for 10 minutes, when i returned to go home the car would not start.

Security light blinks and car will not start. have to wait 10 minutes until the light stops blinking and try to start it again.

Recall n140350. attempted to have vehicle serviced at jim glover on the river in tulsa, ok. was constantly told that my request for service was sent sling to their service department and i would hear from then shortly. every time i contacted them, i wad told the same thing. no communication whatsoever, other than from their sales department trying to sell me another car. after a week of getting the run around and no communication other than "you'll be heading from them," i'm assuming that they don't want to actually help me, since they wont make any money off of me.

My back lights and dashboard does not work

Car was parked i started it and began driving my abs just went crazy. the pump was trying to engage over and over again even while driving. when i hit the abs off button this problem continued. i feel this car could at anytime have something in the break or tire area just compeletly fail. along with another list of issues including burning oil from the gasket. please tell me if there is anything that can be done.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle. on one occasion while driving, there was a odor of burning oil and then suddenly there was a fire near the engine. the front passenger was able to extinguish the flames under the hood. the driver, the front passenger and rear child passenger inhaled smoke due to the fire that affected their breathing. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Had vehicle in shop to repair recall for oil on manifold. within a week of that being repaired i started smelling something electrical buring under the hood of my car. we were driving for about 2 minutes when it first started, we stopped looked under hood didn't see anything but could continue to smell it. checked fuses they were all good, checked under the car still good. nothing oiutof the ordinary but could still smell something burning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the security sensor light illuminated and the vehicle would shut off. the contact disconnected the automotive battery and waited. approximately 10 minutes later, the vehicle started and operated as normal. the contact indicated that when the failure occurred, the door locks would not operate. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. upated 12/04/2017*js

Security passlock not allowing car to start. fuel regulator faulty not getting fuel to start car. once i get vehicle started i can cut car off and try to restart, car will not start. issue needs to be resloved.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, the brake pedal seized, and the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the security system shutdown and needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the map sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 350,000. the vin was not available. updated 08/02/16*lj the consumer stated the turn signal, ac, daytime running lights, interior lights and security system worked intermittently. updated 08/08/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and the park lock cylinders needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. *cn

2002 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice. *smd the consumer also stated the intake gaskets leaked anti-freeze. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. the contact mentioned that the ignition switch took a long period to turn in order to start the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 185,000. updated 04/14/16*lj updated 05/10/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the ignition failed to turn to the on position and the steering wheel did not lock while the vehicle was turned off. the failure recurred continuously. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I had to have the key lock cylinder replaced for the second time i took it in about a month ago and gm done the recall which was to put a plastic plug in the keys but did not replace the lock and at the time i told them i needed a new lock. i have not taken my car out of the area because of warning lights coming on and not starting problems. i have replaced the battery many times and gm replaced sensors a few times. gm knows they have a problem but have not been held accountable for the repairs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the ignition key failed to turn in the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 207,000.

My daughter was driving the car and it stalled, so she pulled over to try and restart it but it wouldn't start. we had it towed to a shop and they thought it was the crank shaft censor. we drove for 3 days and the security light came on again and the car wouldn't start. so we had to have it towed home. i've read several complaints about this same problem with this make and model. i find it hard to believe that gm haven't had a recall on this part. this is very frustrating and something needs to be done about it. this part has to be defected. *tr

2002 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated because gm did not address the issue in a timely manner, the work on his vehicle had to be performed prior to the recall announcement. recall # 14v40000 *jb

The car ignition suddenly shut off and the power steering and brakes failed on a steep grade. (the ignition recall had previously been performed on the vehicle, and the key fob had been reworked so it shouldn't have been a ignition issue). the transmission was shifted into neutral and the car restarted (while still coasting down the hill) to regain control,this was repeated numerous times until a safe place to pull off was reached. this grade was extremely steep, the road had switchbacks , cliffs,and no guardrail, it was a miracle no one was injured or killed. this same vehicle had just had a duplicate problem and was repaired at the dealership in july, less that 1000 miles prior to this current event. the dealer in july replaced the mas sensor and the battery as they said the mas was corroded and needed to be replaced. this current event was caused by the map sensor and the main computer according to the dealer. *tr

2002 chevrolet impala. consumer states car was totaled in an accident and no longer owns the car. requests no more recall notices. *ta

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the key released from the ignition switch without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and was repaired. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was rear ended by the vehicle in the rear. the contact stated that the instrument cluster on the dash panel also failed after the recall repair, which prevented him from seeing if any warning indicators were illuminated. the contact sustained minor injuries, but did not seek medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle restarted after several attempts. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 02/24/15*lj updated 9/12/2017*cn

The security passlock system is defective.the security light comes on intermittently after the car is started. the car was taken to the dealer for repair in july 2014, the dealer indicated a low battery was the issue, replaced the battery with a new battery(the battery replaced was a year or so old).this did not fix the problem. the security light still comes on and stalls the vehicle. if the light displays and the car ignition is turned off it will not restart for 1/2 hour. *tr

My mass airflow sensor and alternator is causing my engine to shut off on me on streets and interstates. a accident has not happened yet but im trying to diffuse this situation by getting it fixed. my name is [xxx] . i just bought the car 12/7/14 with 88,624 miles on it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2002 chevrolet impala. the key switch broke along with the icm module and the crank and cam shaft censors and the computer. *ta

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 184,471.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

The gm ignition switch recall repair was performed today, and the key still switches itself off of the "on" position by itself. also the key can be pulled out of the switch very easily with the engine running. the only thing repaired was the plastic top, which was changed, so that it has to be on its own key ring. *tr

Turn signals work intermittently. and just in the middle of the way you see that your turn signals do not work and sometimes they work! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced the failure.

Traveling on a straight residential street after car had been driven about 10 miles and was at operating temperature, i heard a short "chirp" sound from the front passenger side of the car at which time the engine stopped running. steering became very difficult and the brake pedal required substantial force to stop the car. i was able to bring the car to a stop and put the car in park. the engine restarted immediately with no problem. i was not moving or touching the key at the time that the engine turned off. i have owned the car since it was new in november 2001 and this is the first time that i have experienced this problem. i have driven the car about 20 miles since this incident and it has not recurred as of yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the engine shut off after driving over a bump. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

2002 chevrolet impala. vehicle is having problems with a faulty ignition switch that has a tendency to shut off the engine in the event of having an accident or even hitting a bump in the road. *ta the consumer stated his daughter was driving when she hit a bump in the road and the vehicle stalled. the consumer stated gm's fix was not adequate. the consumer was forced to pay $300 to replace the ignition . *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle failed to operate. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was wired to a starter to operate. the vehicle was taken to century chevrolet (6105 west 120th ave, broomfield, co), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 144,598.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacture was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive per the safety risk listed in the recall notice. the dealer stated that they were waiting for the documentation on how to remedy the recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 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 contact was in disagreement with the remedy listed in the recall notice. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2002 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to recall # 14350. * ld the consumer is seeking reimbursement , for the starter he had replaced. *jb

The car was constantly stalling in low speed or starting from a stop in d drive. the transmission was not shifting properly. car had stalled a few times in traffic, becoming a hazardous situation. car was overheating. car had been serviced a week ago at aaa repair center, eatontown, nj for oil leak from gasket of the manifold. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was stationary, the ignition failed. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start when prompted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that an ignition lock failure occurred. the independent mechanic replaced the ignition key lock, cylinder, and ignition switch on the vehicle. the dealer was not contacted about the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 90,000. updated 12/13/2017 *ln *tt consumer stated several dealers were contacted and no help with faulty "key fob". updated 7/20/18*jb *tr