2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
Owners have filed 1,128 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 17.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 14.5%.
Complaints1,128
Crashes73
Fires95
Injuries93
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 17.2% · 194
Engine and engine cooling 14.5% · 164
Steering 11.4% · 129
Air bags 7.2% · 81
Exterior lighting 6.9% · 78
Engine 6.3% · 71
Power train 5.1% · 58
Fuel system, gasoline 5.1% · 57
Severity
Of those complaints, 73 describe a crash, 95 describe a fire, 93 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 19 model years of the Chevrolet Impala in this data, 2000 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 50 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 92,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the security warning light along with the battery warning illuminated. The contact had to try several times in order to start the vehicle. The independent mechanic made several unknown repairs but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Electrical system · reported at 150,000 miles
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... Electrical system
Driving along and security light came on and car died. Waited some time after pulling over and car started sometimes car will not start right away because of security light this is random and very annoying as you do not know when the car is going to die. Dealer wants to replace parts that are very expensive and I did this once before (out of warranty) and can't see doing it again if this is not a fix. Electrical system · reported at 76,295 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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