2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA Structurebody Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
5 structurebody 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 Structurebody Complaints
THE SPRING ON THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE NOT VERY HEAVE PEAPLE DRIVING THE CAR. BODY OF THE CAR I HAVE 2 IMPALAS 2002 AND 2004 BOTH ARE RUSTING UNDER THE DOORS AND AT THE QUARTER PANELS I LOOK AT ALL IMPALAS AROUND THE AGE OF BOTH OF MINE AND 90% OF THE ARE RUSTING IN THE SAME SPOTS. MY CARS WERE RUSTPROOFED AND UNDERNEITH IT IS A MESS YOU CANT HARDLY GET A JACK UNDER BOTH OF THEM. I KEEP THEM GARAGE KEPT SINCE WE GOT BOTH OF THE I WILL NEVER OWN A IMPALA AGAIN.
GOT INTO THE CAR FROM WORK DROVE LESS THAN TWO MILES WENT IN THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES GOT BACK IN THE CAR DROVE ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF TO GET FOOD GOT BACK IN CAR RETURNED TO PRIOR LOCATION DELIVERY FOOD TO MY MOM WENT INSIDE HOUSE BOUT 5 MINUTES LATER A PASSERBY BANG ON THE DOOR TO NOTIFY US THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER COULDN'T PUT IT OUT PROCEEDED TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, WATCHING THE GAUGES ON THE INSTAMENT CLUSTER GOING UP AND DOWN, LIKE THEY WERE LOOSING POWER, THEN BOTH AIR BAGS EXPLODED! ,SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD! I JUST CANT BELIEVE THAT HAPPENED IF I OR MY LOVED ONES HAD BEEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD!!! WELL I DONT WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT BUT, THE PIONT IS THE SYSTEM FAILLED. AND IF I HAD HIT A WALL OR SOMETHING AND BEEN KILLED IT WOULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE THE AIR BAGS WORKED PROPERLY. THIS CAR WAS IN MY DRIVE IDELING , IN PARK NO ONE EVEN TOUCHING IT!
I HAD JUST DROPPED MY 8 YEAR OLD SON OFF AT SCHOOL, AND I WAS HEADED TO WORK. THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE I WAS SLIDING ON VERY THIN ICE. I COULD NOT STEER AWAY FROM THE BACK OF A PICK UP TRUCK. THE DRIVER DROVE OFF BEFORE I COULD EVEN EXIT THE CAR. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET IT STARTED SINCE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT BUT NONE COULD FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM A SINGLE PARENT WHO LIVES PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCTOBER. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP POURING INTO THIS CAR. I KNOW THERE IS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALER, MUCH LESS THE MONEY TO HAVE...
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THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ROOF TOP OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS SET IN PARKING WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH AND/OR HOT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SCC
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
Electrical Systemwiring
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
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 complaint