2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA

4 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10862867 | March 14, 2018

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE REQUIRED THE MANIFOLD TO BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL WHICH COULD NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL ANOTHER FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR WAS A FAILURE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE MANIFOLD.*JS

#10325879 | April 15, 2010 Fire

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA MOTOR WENT ON FIRE. *TR

#10265491 | April 15, 2009

IN THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS, MY VEHICLE HAS BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, ESPECIALLY IN LOW RPM RANGE. THE VEHICLE SPITS ON SPUTTERS ON HARD ACCELERATION AND TAKES SEVERAL (30 OR BETTER) SECONDS TO REACH 55 MPH. I AM AN ASE TRAINED MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS HAVING A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. A VACUUM TEST DETERMINED THAT THE PRESSURE DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE 2500 RPM'S AND TO 0 BY 4000 (WHEN IT MISFIRES). THE CAT MAKES NOISE AND EVEN JUMPED THE HANGER (TELLING ME THE CONVERTER IS TWISTING FROM THE BACK PRESSURE). ONCE I DIAGNOSED IT, I LOOKED AT A LIST OF GM TSB'S FOR THIS VEHICLE AND THIS WAS LISTED ON THERE ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEALER / TECH TO REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE UNTIL THE SERVICE LIFE HAS REACHED 10 YEARS OR 120K. MY VEHICLE FITS BOTH CONDITIONS AS IT IS A 2003 WITH 99K. I CONTACTED MY...

#10226290 | April 30, 2008

MY IMPALA BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE THERMOSTAT READING GOING FROM COOL TO HOT EXTREMELY QUICK AND THE RED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD ISSUES AND THAT THIS IS THE CAUSE OF MY PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND STILL REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL. IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1,500.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND IF REPAIRS ARE NOT MADE, THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE A SLOW LEAK OR EVENTUALLY, THE ENGINE WILL GO COMPLETELY. *TR

Other 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas

Electrical System 231 complaints Engine 88 complaints Exterior Lighting 57 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 40 complaints Air Bags 28 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 27 complaints Steering 25 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 20 complaints Service Brakes 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 15 complaints Traction Control System 15 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 13 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 10 complaints Structure 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 7 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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