2000 Chevrolet Impala engine problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) after the vehicle's engine compartment caught fire. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact was…”
filed Apr 22, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, smoke was present coming from under the hood. The hood was opened and flames were present coming from the engine manifold and head gasket. Water was used to extinguish the flames. The fire department…”
filed Jun 10, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
Related service bulletins
This 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 misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024This 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 or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
Engine problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 Impala | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 Impala | 20 | 18% |
| 2015 Impala | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 Impala | 56 | 9% |
| 2013 Impala | 30 | 11% |
| 2012 Impala | 40 | 16% |
| 2011 Impala | 125 | 25% |
| 2010 Impala | 88 | 20% |
| 2009 Impala | 179 | 22% |
| 2008 Impala | 134 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.