2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA RECALLS
Impala VIII (W) generation is a 4 doors sedan produced by Chevrolet from 1999 to 2006 with petrol engines with maxspeed 124 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver.
Model Trims
- Impala 3.4 i V6 (182 Hp)
- Impala 3.8 i V6 (203 Hp)
Features & Specs
5
seats
20 mpg city
30-32 mpg hwy
FWD
drivetrain
182-203
horsepower
Reported Problems
8 Total Safety Recalls Found
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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Total cars affected: 5877718
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NHTSA campaign: 14V400000
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Date of the problem: 03/07/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
STEERING
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Total cars affected: 979
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NHTSA campaign: 09E005000
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Date of the problem: 17/02/2009
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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Total cars affected: 742
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NHTSA campaign: 07E021000
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Date of the problem: 12/03/2007
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
STEERING
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Total cars affected: 3855
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NHTSA campaign: 08E063000
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Date of the problem: 17/10/2008
IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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Total cars affected: 1003556
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NHTSA campaign: 15V701000
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Date of the problem: 26/10/2015
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Total cars affected: 133221
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NHTSA campaign: 02V222000
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Date of the problem: 09/08/2002
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Total cars affected: 1497516
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NHTSA campaign: 09V116000
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Date of the problem: 08/04/2009
IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 130
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NHTSA campaign: 03V051000
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Date of the problem: 14/02/2003
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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