2005 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 5%of 609 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,550miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 5% of the 609 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,550 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I go to turn on my car it does not turn on. It takes a couple tries to get the car started. On top of that problem the car is now jolting when I accelerate. I've had the car for only a year and have taken excellent care of it and beforehand it was at a dealership. I am very concerned since I have young children going in my car and it's my transportation to make my income.”
NHTSA complaint #11322835, filed 2020-04, 190,000 miles“Internal security system fails without notice, car wont start. Security light stays on or flashes. Car still wont start. It can be hours or even days before this problem resets and car starts and works. But then will soon fail as soon as the vehicle is shut off. Has coasted me several jobs, loss work hours, and extra money I spent on starter, but came to find out it was the security feature chevy put in, I'm not the only one who has been having this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11232605, filed 2019-07, 99,000 miles“All gauges on the car stopped working 4 years ago around the time the pass lock had to be replaced. I have been locked out of my car many times. The valve cover leaks oil which might result in a fire. Driving it results in thick black smoke coming from the valve cover leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10809909, filed 2015-12, 126,000 miles“I am complaining about the just purchased whic was vavoline when placed in vehicle engine thermal viscosity breakdown happened and engine block seized. Restarted after oil change same oil engine block seized. With what I'm reading and watching the third or fourth vehicle towed from the neighborhood maybe it's the motor oil. I understand that high heat breaks down rapidly with soy based lubricants. I understand you might not be able to admit this or are unaware but could you please keep on file.”
NHTSA complaint #11173352, filed 2019-01, 172,000 miles“First bought the car in 2011 with 160,000 miles on it and four months later my entire steering goes out so I had no power steering the people I bought the car from didn't bother to tell me about it and the car wasn't under warranty so when we told them about it they didn't want to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10526468, filed 2013-07, 184,785 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 | 21 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 | 56 | 9% |
| 2013 | 30 | 11% |
| 2012 | 40 | 16% |
| 2011 | 125 | 25% |
| 2010 | 88 | 20% |
| 2009 | 179 | 22% |
| 2008 | 134 | 17% |
| 2007 | 77 | 12% |
| 2006 | 59 | 11% |
| 2005 | 30 | 5% |
| 2004 | 71 | 7% |
| 2003 | 88 | 13% |
| 2002 | 75 | 9% |
| 2001 | 68 | 9% |
| 2000 | 71 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala
331 complaintsSteering
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsExterior lighting
49 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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