We have classified the 242 complaints from 2002 Chevrolet Impala about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
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.