2000 Chevrolet Impala Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 818 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 818 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My battery was dead, so I put a battery charger on the battery, then went to start the car. I turned the key for about three revolutions and then the car exploded! I wasn't sure what happened because I was sitting inside the car and there was snow on the windshield. I got out and there was plastic parts all around the car, and there were flames coming from the motor!”
NHTSA complaint #10502193, filed 2013-03, 184,261 miles“The intake manifold inside of my vehicle, blew up on day out of no where. I turned on my vehicle, and a huge pop noise came from my engine and it smoked.”
NHTSA complaint #10790044, filed 2015-11, 154,000 miles“2000 chevy Impala ls,(this problem started when my car was at 40,000 miles) the traction control will come on for no reason. This causes automatic breaking for which you can not move the car you can be backing up, turning, or going forward. The car will lag and then shudder fighting the brakes that have been applied by the car while I am on the gas. I have for my self turned the traction control off. However I have researched on line and found that there are thousands of people with this very same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10328056, filed 2010-04, 40,000 miles“I look on here and see a number of things going on with my car. Rolling on hills, driver window switch,constant burning of spark plug wires, my keyless entry never worked, I've had roters turned and replaced numerous of times. But the 2 things that are bothering me are 2 parts that have been recalled for 2000 impalas don't match my VIN # for the recall. I don't understand if I'm haveing the same problems as they are. 1 is the rack n penion piece which is causeing the popin and stuff under the front end that most of the complaints you have are and the second is the intake manafold gaskets. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128614, filed 2005-07, 30,000 miles“A/c emits foul odors (mold/mildew). Brakes pulsate, warning & ABS lights come on. Check engine lights come on, stalled once, uncontrolled acceleration from start up twice. Steering: intermediate shaft replaced at 42,618 miles; rack & pinion leaking at 65,307 popping & muffled explosion sound in cold weather start ups, paint peeled off front & bumper of car. Weather stripping adhesive liquifies on door posts in hot weather. Airbag warning light comes on”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 47% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 16 | 27% |
| 2017 | 31 | 27% |
| 2016 | 22 | 20% |
| 2015 | 51 | 17% |
| 2014 | 90 | 14% |
| 2013 | 39 | 14% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 49 | 10% |
| 2010 | 44 | 10% |
| 2009 | 89 | 11% |
| 2008 | 62 | 8% |
| 2007 | 39 | 6% |
| 2006 | 26 | 5% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 43 | 4% |
| 2003 | 41 | 6% |
| 2002 | 34 | 4% |
| 2001 | 37 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala
187 complaintsEngine cooling
159 complaintsSteering
124 complaintsAir bags
80 complaintsFuel system
76 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsExterior lighting
67 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology