2003 Chevrolet Impala fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While loading items in the trunk I noticed a strong gas smell. My mechanic did a "smoke test" and could find no problem. It has continued to be a problem. Others have commented on the smell and a friend had the same model car with the same problem and finally traded it in. I have looked on line for…”
filed Apr 1, 2015
“Acted as if it dosen't have power steering when turning to the left, very stiff,and jerky. Total cut out on a freeway on ramp for about 20 seconds. When try to put fuel in gas tank have to hold fueling nozzle barley open or it will not take fuel. Drove to work, got off of work went to start it, it…”
filed Oct 11, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Impala | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Impala | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Impala | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Impala | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Impala | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 Impala | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 Impala | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 Impala | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 Impala | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 Impala | 19 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.