2000 Chevrolet Impala engine and engine cooling problems
159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. When the vehicle was started, a clunking sound was heard. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that a fire had erupted near the exhaust manifold. The fire extinguished on its own. Also, the vehicle intermittently misfired and performed…”
filed Jan 11, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the intake manifold leaked fuel and released vapors. The intake manifold was replaced two years prior by a certified mechanic, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the intake manifold was fractured. In…”
filed May 31, 2017
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 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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Impala | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Impala | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Impala | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 Impala | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 Impala | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 Impala | 26 | 3% |
| 2007 Impala | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 Impala | 27 | 5% |
| 2005 Impala | 31 | 5% |
| 2004 Impala | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 Impala | 80 | 12% |
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.