194 of the
1,128 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala are about the
electrical system — 17% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
98,000 miles.
D
194
Complaints
5
Crashes
20
Fires
7
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Electrical System
13368.6%
Interior/Under Dash
115.7%
Ignition
105.2%
Control Module
94.6%
Front Underhood
84.1%
Switch
84.1%
Wiring
73.6%
12V/24V/48V Battery
52.6%
Instrument Cluster/Panel
31.5%
Electrical System across every Chevrolet Impala year
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LESTER GLEN CHEVROLET (398 RTE 37 E, TOMS RIVER NJ, 08753, (732-276-1286) FOR RECALL REPAIR OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER OPENED THE KEY PUT A RING INTO THE KEY AND ADVISED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD STOP THE IGNITION FROM ROLLING HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE WHEN THE CONTACT DROVE AT LOCAL SPEED THE KEY ROTATED BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AS 123,000. INVALID VIN
NHTSA complaint #11383335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,200 milesSneedville, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE TURN SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AND DID NOT OPERATE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,200.
NHTSA complaint #11257972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamson, SCCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE KEY POSITION MOVED WHILE IT WAS IN THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE AFFECTED THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED AND DECLARED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN EXTENSIVE LACERATION WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG COMPONENTS PROJECTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER HAD CONTINUOUS HEADACHES AND THE INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES. CHEVROLET OF MORRISTOWN (5320 WEST ANDREW JOHNSON HWY, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814, 423-408-2966) WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT CALL A LAWYER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INITIALLY NOTIFIED OF THE CRASH, BUT WAS LATER CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11230751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147 milesMiddletown, DE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR BEEN HAVING COOLANT LEAKS, & ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS , WINDOWS STOP WORKING THEN START WORKING AGAIN , & OVERHEATING EVEN AFTER REPAIRS, CAR WON'T START NOW IT SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION
NHTSA complaint #11044403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ISSUES W/STARTING VEHICLE, DOESN'T TURN OVER, SINGLE CLICK. THIS STARTED 3 WKS AGO. SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON, WOULD NOT START..RESET OF DIAGNOSTICS, CAR WILL START A FEW TIMES THEN NOT START. REMOVE BATTERY CABLES ALSO FIXES THE PROBLEM BUT ONLY TEMPORARILY PURCHASED USED, REPLACED RECALLS: KEY KNOBS & VALVE COVER GASKET,
NHTSA complaint #10995003 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 220,000 milesByhalia, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR JUST STOPPED STARTING BUT THE BATTERY IS GOOD. WHEN I STICK KEY IN IGNITION NOT SAYING NOTHING.
NHTSA complaint #10991099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,795 milesHacienda Heights, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AN UNKNOWN FLASHING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,795.
NHTSA complaint #10966402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 157,000 milesGarner, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 157,000.
NHTSA complaint #10849751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesGlen Burnie, MDFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUSHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
NHTSA complaint #10821691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,200 milesBattle Creek, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR, THE BATTERY DEPLETED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VALVE COVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,200.
NHTSA complaint #10816553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesDetroit, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSING FAILURE IN WHICH THE PRESSURE WAS LOW ON THE READER AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND UPON ACCELERATION, THE RPMS AND PRESSURE WENT LOW, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND AN ENGINE FIRE ERUPTED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND WAS UNABLE TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO THE FAILURE HAPPENING BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10810904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10810653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,883 milesSouth Field, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE KEY EMITTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE KEY BACK; HOWEVER, THE IGNITION WAS NOT RECOGNIZING THE KEY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTING MECHANISM FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STARTER WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MECHANIC THEN INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,883.
NHTSA complaint #10764506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesCatasauqua, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR CONDITIONER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND TRAPPED THE DRIVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT A SECURITY SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, ALL THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. MA 10/26/2015
NHTSA complaint #10762045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Napoleon, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE KEY NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10760379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesHudson, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING FIFTEEN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #10721529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesChapel Hill, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
NHTSA complaint #10715136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 250,000 milesWynona, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
NHTSA complaint #10714855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Benton, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL #14350. *SMD
NHTSA complaint #10682305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, DE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WATER ENTERS PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE CABIN AIR FILER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A $5.00 PIECE OF PLASTIC WOULD HAVE PREVENTED WATER FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS STARTED IN 2008 WITH A BAD BLOWER RESISTOR. OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES WERE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, THE OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR CONTROL AND THE HAZARD SWITCH. THE DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT STOPPED WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #10670052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bradleyville, MT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. VEHICLE REPAIRS WERE APPLIED BUT CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO RECALL. *TA THE DEALER PERFORMED THE IGNITION RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10661759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE A REFUND FOR PAYING FOR THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER.*SS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.
NHTSA complaint #10654373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perris, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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...
NHTSA complaint #10660987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesPerris, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* 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.
NHTSA complaint #10660993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesMundelein, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ANTI THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
NHTSA complaint #10653882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE ANTI THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
NHTSA complaint #10653882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harrogate, TNCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AND BLEEDING FROM THE MOUTH WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10651707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roxboro, NCCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GM RECALL #14350.* LD THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL, SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS: THE GAS NEEDLE STOPPED WORKING, A LOUD THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD, EVERY TIME SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND IT WOULDN'T GO OFF. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10649132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Walden, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A RECALL AND PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE STARTING. *TGW
NHTSA complaint #10649143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,000 milesNorth Charleston, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOLLOW-UP ON COMPLAINT# 10650094. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM,AND TRIED TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM GM WITH NO RESULTS OTHER THAT THE RUN-AROUND. I HAVE EXPLAINED THAT THE RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE AND REPAIR THAT IS SUGGESTED IS NOT THE ISSUE. THE IGNITION IS A 2 PART SWITCH AND THE MECHANICAL PART OF THE SWITCH IS ONLY PART OF THE PROBLEM. THE ISSUE IN MY CASE IS THAT THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE SWITCH IS WHAT CONTROLS THE POWER, BRAKES, AIRBAG, AND ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS. YOU NEED TO LOOK AT THE ENTIRE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE ELECTRICAL PART IS WHAT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #10650360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.