Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the battery was drained due to an emergency warning light that remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off. the emergency light by the radio system comes on and drains the vehicle's battery. the contact also stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound in the steering. the contact stated that the power steering became inoperable while attempting to park the vehicle. the dealer performance chevrolet (3222 beverly pike, elkins, wv 26241, (304) 591-1077) stated the diagnostic fee was $100 per hour. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 134,000. the vin was invalid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. shortly after the vehicle was purchased from a private owner, the air bag off and various other warning indicators and gauges flickered. also, four misfires occurred. the contact was concerned that the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was not available.

Hi i purchased my impala last year used and for about the first 6 months it ran fine...now electrical panel goes on the fritz dimming my lights and dashboard...power windows and mirrors not working... also abs light and traction lights on consistently...traction randomly activates and car lighters just stopped working. something is wrong with this specific model and it really needs to be recalled. also turn key to start car and the car doesn't start so i do this 2-3 times to start car up...really needs to recall all 2005 impalas

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, a humming noise emerged from the dashboard area and all the warning indicators illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster was damaged and needed replacement. the manufacturer stated that in order to have financial help from them, the vehicle had to be taken to a dealer. the vehicle was taken to lafontaine chevrolet in dexter, michigan where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel failed and needed replacement. the dealer declined the repairs unless paid in full. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was provided case number: 8-3990929035. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 117,594.

I tried to start my car and smelled smoke. something under the hood of my car must have been burning because there was a distinct smell of smoke when i opened the hood. when the road service attendant tried to jump the vehicle the next day, smoke came out of the fuse box and the car would not start.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that for approximately the last six months, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the pat o'brien chevrolet dealer in willoughby, ohio for repairs under nhtsa campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system) and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Speed gage is not working correctly. it will work and stop working in rotation. when car in not in movement, it sometimes shows vehicle is going a speed of 60 to 120 miles per hour. when in motion the gage moves from random speed to speed. sometimes at estimated speed of 60 miles per hour the gage is showing 5 miles per hour or maybe 105 miles per hour.

Instrument cluster not working and the power steering went out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle's power seized. the vehicle restarted after several attempts. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

When stationary and the key is inserted, the ignition switch will not turn therefore the engine will not start. we have already taken it in for the recall and all that was done was the key was retrofitted but the ignition switch needs full replacement. this happened prior to the recall and continues to happen after the recall. repair costs have become expensive and unaffordable!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into a cement barrier. the vehicle was towed from the scene to a restaurant parking lot. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the contact stated that the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. the contact experienced difficulty turning the key in the ignition. the vehicle was not operable. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufcaturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was not provided.

When i am driving my vehicle the gear shift the stick on it's own.i hear a pop sound when it happens.this happens when i am in motion and driving the car..i have already taken my car in for a recall last year to replace a ignition switch.it has been happening for a few weeks and i thought it was normal,until i was in traffic and it moved on it's own. also last year i had to have the fuel injector replaced on my car.it had been leaking gas for a while.the dealership told me i would have to pay to have it fixed.there weren't any recalls during the time.

Sometimes the vehicle will not start right away. the security light comes on and the vehicle will not start. we have had to wait 10 minutes to try again. to bypass this we have to leave the door open, insert the key and wait 5 seconds, turn the key to acc and wait another 5 seconds. then we turn the key to start but do not turn the engine until the door open warning light comes on. this will give the vehicle a moment to pass the security issue and it starts right up. i hate doing this every time! there has to be a fix we can all afford. i have small children and in an emergency i do not have time to guess or hope or even waste 20 seconds to start my vehicle. this is annoying and it should be fixed at the manufacturer's expense. or at least pay half of the repairs and diagnosis. please take into consideration that an emergency trip to the hospital or urgent care should not be delayed by the what-ifs of a car starting properly or wasting 10 minutes to try again.

I have another complaint about this vehicle and the list could go on.i purchased my vehicle and paid cash for it.about a few months ago my dash meters started going out.i have almost ran out of gas on may occasions with my children.the speedometer goes out and i have to keep up with traffic.also my power steering pump decided that it wanted to lock up in the middle of a parking lot.it's leaking and messing up other parts of my car i believe.my car has been maintenance and cared for.these problem came out of no where without warning.they should be repaired by the makers and not the consumers.this is a safety hazard that warrants a recall.