We have classified the 228 complaints from 2003 Chevrolet Impala about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
The rear tail lights/instrument panel lights were inoperative. please provide more information.
Power door locks fail with use of keyless remote entry. when testing circuit amperage draw finds a 19 amp electrical spike on a 20 amp circuit. suspect this to be to high for circuit protection. fuse blows frequently. when doors are locked headlights and tail lights will flash momentarily which is normal. the circuit load is to high for a twenty amp fuse. suggest gm to increase circuit protection amperage or decrease amperage draw. dealer unable to locate problem.*ak
When applying the brakes or turning on the windshield wipers, the consumer heard a noise coming from the radio. the consumer had the vehicle inspected, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the noise would also occur when the power door locks were used, the heater fan speed was adjusted and when the radio was on. *sc *jb
Got this car new 2003,at 376 miles had brake problems,had it back to dealer 10 or 11 times for same problem,so about every 3-4 months i have to turn rotors or get new one;s+brake pads,also dash lights are out,as the car is out of warranty now,this is the worst car i ever owned ,as i am a retired otr truck driver ,so i dont misuse brakes. *tt
I have a 2003 chevy impala which i bought new in 2003 it has only 40,000 miles on it. it has been doing strange things electrically, it locks up won't start, passlock/system lights have messages like security, service vehicle soon. installed new ignition switch, battery. had it scanned and no problems detected. always had a gm vehicle, if this is how they make cars and don't acknowledge that there are problems foreign vehicles might be the answer. *tr
While driving at new york freeway at normal speed and with no warning vehicle got shut off. causing consumer to pull off the road. dealer has been notified. *ak
Inferior low grade "designed to fail" electrical switches in chevrolet impala's yr 2000. specifically: hazard "flasher" switch compromises "turn signals" forcing consumer into dealerships to pay exorbiant predatory costs for repair. $5 part for a $190 cost to repair. all electrical switches are inferior from mfg. *jb