2003 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 271 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 271 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 202 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 37 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 25 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 25 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 20 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 10 |
| 200k+ miles | 16 |
What the data shows
Of the 202 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle stalled and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and minor injuries were sustained. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle failed to start and the anti-theft security warning light illuminated. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the body control module and the ignition would have to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
- Engine 162 complaints
- Lighting 112 complaints
- Brakes 80 complaints
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints