CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Chevrolet Impala has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 818 complaints with NHTSA, including 49 crashes, 73 fires, 53 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (194 reports).
2000 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
Problem areas named in the 818 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 194 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 164 |
| Steering | 129 |
| Air Bags | 81 |
| Exterior Lighting | 78 |
| Engine | 71 |
| Power Train | 58 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 57 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 50 |
| Suspension | 38 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AFTER THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DENNY MENHOLT RAPID CHEVROLET (2323 E MALL DR, RAPID CITY, SD 57701) AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER'S APPROVAL FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
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 FA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE HOOD WAS OPENED AND FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE MANIFOLD AND HEAD GASKET. WATER WAS USED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,986. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
I TURNED THE KEY IN MY CAR TO START IT, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING. THE ENGINE THEN CAUGHT FIRE AND IS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THIS CAR HAD BEEN USED 2 DAYS PRIOR WITH NO ISSUES, NO SAFETY LIGHTS ON, NO ISSUES DRIVING AND IT STARTED FINE THAT LAST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS SENT ME A REPORT ON THE CAUSE.
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.
2000 Chevrolet Impala questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Electrical System:Ignition; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on 818 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (194), Engine And Engine Cooling (164), Steering (129).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Chevrolet Impala has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.