2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONSUMER COMPLAINTS (Change Vehicle)
The following ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complaint about 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2008-09-17. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See complaint summary below.
| Build Years/Makes/Models: | 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
| Occurances: | |
| Reference Number: | 10242698 |
| Summary: | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. IN AUGUST OF 2007, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, LIFTED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED HER THAT THE RADIATOR WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN MONTHS LATER. IN AUGUST OF 2008, BODY WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND AFTERWARDS THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COMBINATION SWITCH. THE COMBINATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; THEREFORE, THE ORIGINAL PART WAS REINSTALLED. AFTER THE FAILED ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE FAILURE, THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE COMBINATION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171,920 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. | |
| LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES | |
| NEED TO FIX YOUR 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA REPAIR GUIDE | |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY. | |
| GOT 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE! | |
![]() ![]() |


Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
| 2002 Honda Odyssey Mirror Glass, Driver Side, 7-3/8 in. diagonally; Flat glass; A high quality, direct fit OE replacement mirror glass.. | $47.89 | |
| 2005 GMC Yukon Headlight Bracket, Passenger Side, A high quality, OE replacement headlight housing support; Backed by 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.. | $20.67 | |
![]() | 2003 Mazda Protege Door Mirror, POWER, NON-HEATED, SMOOTH PAINTABLE C, Lifetime Warranty, . | $69.45 |
![]() | 1997 Isuzu Rodeo L4, 2.6 L, 2559 CC Rebuilt Engine, SOHC, supplied with new head casting., Warranty: 7-Year/70,000 Mile, . | $1,706.00 |
![]() | 2004 Porsche 911 Used Air Injection Pump, Very Good. | $821.00 |
![]() | 1980 Jeep Cherokee Used Rear Axle Assembly, MDL 17 (2 DR), WIDE WHL, 3.31 RATIO, Very Good. | Ad Hoc |
| More parts | ||




Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find


Search DIY repair manuals by VIN...


| Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams,
diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer
service bulletins, and OEM Part
numbers of your 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA vehicle.
|
| Access the Complete guide! |


Need To Fix Your Car or Truck?
Try Our Repair Service Finder






Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find












