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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor of burning oil emerging from the vehicle. additionally, there was oil on the engine compartment. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to modern chevrolet (5955 university pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27105 (336) 793-5943) but, was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 186,000.
On april 9th of 2017, our 2002 impala ls was brought in to have the vehicle serviced due to this recall: these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking, which may result in an under hood fire. this work was done in april 2017: dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension. summer of 2017 we had the oil and filter replaced, and afterwards lots of smoke came from engine. we thought the mechanic had simply spilled some oil on the engine. summer of 2018 oil and filter was changed and smoke from the engine compartment, we again thought the mechanic had spilled some oil on the engine. in march of 2019 the vehicle was parked, facing downhill at an above average angle, and oil began to seep out of the engine and burn of on the hot exhaust manifold lots of smoke and potential fire hazard. the vehicle was returned to bob mccosh, who had performed the original gasket replacement in 2017, to have the original ...
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.
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Last year i bought my car from a private dealer. since purchasing it, my car always seems to be running hot. my "check engine coolant" light use to come on so often, i went out and purchased another radiator hose and clamps and got the light to turn off. however the issue with my car running hot has not gone away. i'm scared that this is a bigger issue than coolant and it could create a fire and after reading the recall, i am afraid to drive until this problem is fixed.
Chevrolet impala engine cold parked in driveway started the car and the engine exploded: fire started under hood. the manifold exploded
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. the fire department extinguished the fire. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating. the vehicle began using approximately a quart of water per day. the contact stated that the failure did not occur until the vehicle was brought in and repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 86,505.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact stated that the remedy was not sufficient. the rear valve covers were not included in the manufacturer recall repair and the contact continued to smell fumes of burning oil. the dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle would need to be taken to the dealer to replace the rear valve covers. the dealer stated that the manufacturer instructed the dealers not to supply a replacement part until it was in production and supplied to the dealer. the contact was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the replacement engine beauty cover. the contact was experiencing leaks associated with the valves. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. the failure occurred days after the vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 182,212.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle was cruising down a hill and lost power. the contact pushed the vehicle into a parking spot. the vehicle was not able to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.