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2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA Electrical Systemwiring Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA

5 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10221540 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THREE DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT FELT A HARD VIBRATION IN THE AXLE AND ALSO HEARD A CRACKING NOISE ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE OIL WAS CHANGED AT 104,000 MILES. BEFORE THE OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE OIL HAD NEVER BEEN CHANGED AND THAT A NEW RACK AND PINION AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE NEEDED. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE DEALER WOULD NOT GIVE HER A CARFAX REPORT AFTER ONE WAS REQUESTED. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,979 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,840.
#10219735 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED AS IF THE PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A WEEK LATER. THE CONTACT WAS SCHEDULED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK A THIRD TIME TO BE REPAIRED. HE PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,800. UPDATED 05/05/08. *BF THE IGNTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED A SENSOR AND WIRING HARNESS WERE REPLACED.UPDATED 05/05/08.*B
#10128689 |
PROBLEM WITH MESSAGE CENTER, SECURITY LITE COMES ON THEN BATTERY LITE, THEN SERVICE VEHICLE SOON, THEN AIR CONDITIONING WOULD NOT TURN ON, STARTED FUNNY, DID NOT START TURNING OVER WHEN I FIRST TURNED THE KEY IT STARTED TO TURN OVER ABOUT 1 SEC AFTER TURNING THE KEY AND STARTED OK THEN. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED A THE SAME TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME. PRIOR TO THIS I REPORTED A POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE WHEN YOU TURNED THE KEY. THE CHEV DEALER SAID THIS WAS NORMAL (3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM).
#10001276 | Crash
AN UNCONNECTED WIRE RENDERED THE VEHICLE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERABLE WHICH IN TURN RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM
#565436 | Fire
CONSUMER RETURNED TO HER CAR WHICH WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO FIND IT ON FIRE, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM OCCURRED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. *SLC

Other 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas

Electrical System 247 complaints Engine 75 complaints Exterior Lighting 48 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 45 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 38 complaints Steering 37 complaints Air Bags 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 26 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 24 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 17 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 15 complaints Electrical Systemignition 14 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 14 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Traction Control System 14 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 13 complaints Equipment 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 11 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Steeringcolumn 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 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