1999 Chevrolet Impala

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags1
2. Engine1
3. Power train1
4. Steering1

Latest complaints

• May 21, 2014FL200,000 mi
  Engine

  TL* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when the turning indicators were operated, there was a loud abnormal noise as the check engine warning light illuminated followed by the when attempting to restart. The vehicle was not taken diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

• May 1, 2013MA50,900 mi
  Air bags
  Air bag service light came on. it IS intermittent. I had this same issue with my 2000 impala. I did take my 2009 impala into dealership for recall back in 2010, regarding seat belts and was told that it didn't need to be fixed. seeing my previous impala had the same issue for the entire time I…

  Air bag service light came on. it IS intermittent. I had this same issue with my 2000 impala. I did take my 2009 impala into dealership for recall back in 2010, regarding seat belts and was told that it didn't need to be fixed. seeing my previous impala had the same issue for the entire time I owned that vehicle, 178K miles driven, I believe this IS a defect in this model. I didn't pay for a new module on the older model as the light was intermittent. I see online something about passenger seat being lowered or placing an electronic device on the passenger seat can cause this. I will try to move seat and not place cell phone on seat. still there IS still an issue with this system if others are reporting the same issue. *tr

• Mar 2, 2001NH
  Power train › Automatic transmission

  On two occasions vehicle went into reverse after shifting from park to drive. Vehicle going back to dealer shop for second time for this incident. *ak *slc

• Jul 30, 1999NY
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

  Steering wheel IS designed without grips which IS difficult to handle when driving because the steering just slides which could cause loss of steering control. please give any further details. *ak

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10248444Vehicle Recalls
• 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
• 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
• 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
• 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
• 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
• 10023171ABS pump running when not needed.
• 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
• 10018133Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
• 10010868Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition.
• 10001865Front wheel bearing replacements due to an anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control system (tcs) or service engine soon (ses) light on associated with front wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble codes p1221, p1222, p1225, 26, c1232, or c1233. 2001, 2002 and 2003 models.
• 623615Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *Slc

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