2003 Chevrolet Impala Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 103about this part
- Share
- 15%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,524miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 103 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 15% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,524 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at night the headlights went out pulled over on side of road, pulled on timer switch headlights came back on. I have been reading about many issues related to headlight failure. Gm needs to recall my 16 yr. Old daughter 03 Impala, before she gets hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10564532, filed 2014-02, 204,511 miles“I am filing a safety complaint concerning the 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at night, switching lights from dim to bright, headlights go out. I have had to pull over, turn of car, and restart to get dim lights on. What can this problem be and what might the cure be. I have checked for recalls on lighting and found none. Please address this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10293306, filed 2009-11, 95,200 miles“While driving on interstate 78 at 60 MPH I attempted to switch from low beam to high beam. Asi did that, I lost all lights. I jiggled the high beam switch and the lights came back on. This has happened several times since then.”
NHTSA complaint #10661467, filed 2014-12, 80,000 miles“My turning signals work on and off all of a sudden. The first time it happened I was on the freeway and was attempting to get over and my right turning signal wouldn't work but the left turning signal worked fine. Then after a day or two the right turning signal would work but then the left turning signal won't work. Then all of a sudden they would both work then both stop working. Now a month has passed and neither one of them work most the time, but will work for a hot second and then stop working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883499, filed 2016-07, 275,000 miles“Sometimes when im driving and im trying to pass someone and I go to use my signal light they do not work then I can go down the road they will work plus my lights wont go on bright without shutting off.”
NHTSA complaint #10704354, filed 2015-04, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 104 | 10% |
| 2003 | 103 | 15% |
| 2002 | 123 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 10% |
| 2000 | 67 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
264 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsEngine cooling
80 complaintsBrakes
76 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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