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Problems with 2000 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2000 Chevrolet Impala starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 138 362 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 132 complaints from 2000 Chevrolet Impala about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

IGNITION 10 WIRING 7 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2000 Chevrolet Impala

Tl* 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.

Car been having coolant leaks, & electrical problems , windows stop working then start working again , & overheating even after repairs, car won't start now it shut off while in motion

Issues w/starting vehicle, doesn't turn over, single click. this started 3 wks ago. security light came on and stayed on, would not start..reset of diagnostics, car will start a few times then not start. remove battery cables also fixes the problem but only temporarily purchased used, replaced recalls: key knobs & valve cover gasket,

Car just stopped starting but the battery is good. when i stick key in ignition not saying nothing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. when the ignition was turned to the on position, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized and an unknown flashing warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 195,795.

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, smoke appeared under the hood followed by flames. the fire was extingushed by the fire department. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for repair, the battery depleted. while attempting to start the vehicle, the intake manifold exploded. the mechanic stated that the valve cover and intake manifold needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the key emitted from the ignition switch. the contact attempted to place the key back; however, the ignition was not recognizing the key. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starting mechanism failed. as a result, the starter was replaced but the failure persisted. the mechanic then informed that the ignition switch failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,883.

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact was unable to start the vehicle due to the key not being able to turn in the ignition switch. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while driving at 55 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the oil level sensor was replaced but failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000.

2000 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to no parts available to complete recall #14350. *smd

Tl* 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.

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... *tr