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2G1WH52K139••••••2003 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet IMPALA build (16 vs 8).
16on this build
543on the model
70builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 4Exterior Lighting 4Engine And Engine Cooling 3Service Brakes 3
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionfireNov 2021
Hey my name is [XXX] I recently took my Chevy impala for repairs they told me I need more repairs done I’m like cool my bottom of my car is rusted n my struts are bad n my oil pump n other stuff is not working as well I’m when I gave Chevy a call ball they took my they manager…
EnginefireFeb 2016
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. After driving the vehicle for a short period of time, it caught fire. The contact stated that the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The contact received notification of…
SeatsfireDec 2013
Driver activated driver's side seat heating unit during a commute sometime in december 2013. At some point during trip, seat back heating unit burned leather seat and burned drivers coat. Oval burn mark approximately 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch tall resulted. Seat heating unit no…
Service BrakesMar 2019
Rear right brake line leaking fluid. This could be a fatal accident if I was on the highway. My 2003 chevy impala rear right brake line is rusted badly. The brake line actually rubbing against an across line that has a bunch of electric lines bundled together which is going over…
Power TrainNov 2016
Approximately 75,0000 miles, ABS and the service traction system light kept appearing. I have had 3 repairs and nothing has corrected this problem. At 89,000miles, the lights appear and the car makes a grinding noise when I take off or turn sharpely. The weather has no affect on…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WH52K139242054 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.