2003 Chevrolet Impala Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 695 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,097miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 695 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,097 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Whenever it rains, the floorboards, in my 2003 Impala, on the passenger side of my car flood. Found a solution for GM's poor design. The cowling gasket above the cabin filter should be replaced and glued in position with rtv. This should solve problem. Also make sure drainholes around cabin filter are clear of all debris.”
NHTSA complaint #10280551, filed 2009-08, 56,000 miles“Upon going for state inspection I was informed that the front and rear rotors were rusting and flaking and if this was not corrected, car would not pass inspection next year. Was told this was due to not driving the car enough (underusage). My car is a 2003 Chevrolet Impala 4 door sedan. The cost was $344.50 to repair. On today's news I noticed that general motors pickup trucks and SUV's are under investigation for the same problem. I am now concerned that this problem might also involve the Impala.”
NHTSA complaint #10324694, filed 2010-04, 9,269 miles“I discovered accidentally that my 2003 Chevrolet Impala has a design defect that may cause some health problems and possible lead to death. In the right rear quarter panel of the car is a device that is called a body pressure valve that vents cabin pressure. The problem is it lets snow and rain in the stagnant water sits in your fender and is a breeding grown for germs. The dealer was shocked when I brought it in and asked me what made me think to remove the carpet and look in the fender. All they could do was take the water out. Standing water in a fender will cause a rust problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220387, filed 2008-03, 8 miles“My 2003 che imp developed a water leak from lower right hand side of windshield, cowling area. Water leaks onto right front passenger floor. Appears to be coming from cabin filoter area, not susre.”
NHTSA complaint #11110179, filed 2018-07, 97,000 miles“Turn signals work intermittently for 6 years. Transmission makes squeak upon starting from dead stop after changing fluid and filter for 2nd time. Abs went out 6 years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11270932, filed 2019-10, 195,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 2% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
264 complaintsExterior lighting
103 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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