Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Impala

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,128 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V701000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,003,556
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-10-26
Owners notified: 2016-02-19

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Safety risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-03
Owners notified: 2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V116000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,497,516
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-04-08
Owners notified: 2009-04-09

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

Safety risk

IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 910,873
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-24
Owners notified: 2004-06-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

Safety risk

THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V136000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 126,745
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-04-24
Owners notified: 2001-06-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BRACKET THAT WILL MAINTAIN POSITIONING OF THE FUEL LINE IN A FRONTAL CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V371000

Air bags: side/window

Component: Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 12
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-13
Owners notified: 2000-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.

Safety risk

IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component: Seat belts
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 156,305
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-07
Owners notified: 2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	133	100,000 mi
Engine	71	144,703 mi
Steering	60	67,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	54	78,500 mi
Air bags	47	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	40	78,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	31	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	29	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting	23	114,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	23	89,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	22	101,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	20	47,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	20	72,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	17	160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	16	99,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	16	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	15	6,000 mi
Structure	15	50,000 mi
Suspension: front	15	100 mi
Suspension	14	113,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	13	80,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	13	18,071 mi
Unknown or other	13	30,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	12	43,372 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	11	38,200 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	11	33,150 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	11	—
Electrical system: ignition	10	50,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	10	100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	9	95,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	9	55,750 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	9	55,896 mi
Power train	9	119,000 mi
Service brakes	9	119,000 mi
Steering: column	9	33,121 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	9	70,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	8	65,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	8	40,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	8	35,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	8	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	7	17,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	7	24,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	7	52,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	7	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	7	82,102 mi
Tires	7	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	6	66,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	5	200,200 mi
Equipment	5	2,573,302 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	5	45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	5	114,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	5	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	5	54,807 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	5	—
Structure: body	5	113,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	5	—
Visibility: windshield	5	—
Wheels	5	118,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	4	15,135 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights	4	126,000 mi
Interior lighting	4	33,150 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	4	48,400 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	4	—
Seats	4	134,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	17,669 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	80,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	66,000 mi
Fuel system, other	3	120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	65,400 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	3	—
Air bags: side/window	2	75,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	2	—
Exterior lighting: back up lights	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	2	95,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	60,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	2	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	2	—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	2	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	2	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	2	54,850 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	2	86,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	2	37,645 mi
Traction control system	2	40,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	75,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	2	30,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	2	110,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	1	99,948 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Equipment: electrical	1	24,243 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	1	17,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	146,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	38,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	69,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	—
Fuel system, other: delivery	1	48,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	100,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices	1	—
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	32,900 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	72,469 mi
Seat belts	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	72,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—
Seats: mid/rear assembly	1	—
Service brakes, air: supply	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	25,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Steering: electric power assist system	1	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman	1	—
Steering: linkages	1	113,381 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	44,000 mi
Structure: body: hood	1	—
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	75,250 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	—
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm	1	—
Suspension: rear	1	—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	72,469 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	43,524 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Visibility	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	76,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	—
Wheels: hub	1	37,645 mi

The 1999 model has 282 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.