2000 Chevrolet Impala Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 6%of 818 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,469miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of the 818 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,469 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission overdrive shaft spline is stripped preventing the overdrive from being used. I bought this car from a neighbor just now, but this transmission problem occurred at least 2 years ago with approximately 110,000 miles on it. I just had the exact transmission issue confirmed now.”
NHTSA complaint #10438780, filed 2011-12, 149,000 miles“Pulling out of the dealership located on a busy street and the transmission wouldn't engage. It was just surging and I almost caused a major accident. Reading all of the complaints regarding this same problem really disturbs me. My son in law works for GM. I only own chevys but to think that you would allow this obvious problem to go on putting many peoples lives at risk makes me rethink my decision. I demand that this be investigated before someone gets killed. Updated 2/10/2016”
NHTSA complaint #10669099, filed 2014-12, 55,667 miles“Why, after giving this car all the loving care necessary,every 3000 mi. Check ups, and taking it in last week for service, the service writer suggested the transmission should be flushed out. So I said ok,and he said it was ok, now why two days later the tranny goes out to the tune of $3,000. Now I have been a chevy owner for over 50 years and owned a fleet of vans for my business, in all that time I never lost a transmission this is very costly and to say the least I am unhappy. This chevy is about to turn into a ford. Thank you, please respond.”
NHTSA complaint #10070272, filed 2004-01, 57,000 miles“I have had numerous problems from day one with this car. At 60,000 miles, I had a transmission failure. There was a whining noise that came from the engine compartment, usually at highway speeds in 4th gear, or overdrive. I had the car diagnosed at a transmissioin shop, and was told that it was going to need to be completely rebuilt. This failure could have occurred on the highway, if I had not been vigilant in my investigation of the problem. As a result, I had a huge repair bill, was without the car for 1 week, and had to pay for a rental to drive to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086197, filed 2004-08, 60,000 miles“When my 2000 chevy Impala gets too hot the transmission begins to stick, and the vehicle slows down, and then transmission shift very pulls hard. It occurs mostly as the weather starts to get warm.”
NHTSA complaint #10390261, filed 2011-03, 80,264 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 | 12 | 10% |
| 2016 | 16 | 14% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 39 | 6% |
| 2013 | 33 | 12% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 64 | 13% |
| 2010 | 67 | 15% |
| 2009 | 68 | 8% |
| 2008 | 91 | 11% |
| 2007 | 80 | 13% |
| 2006 | 108 | 21% |
| 2005 | 52 | 9% |
| 2004 | 47 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 57 | 8% |
| 2000 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 13% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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