Chevrolet Impala Lighting/Electrical Problems

Thank u:) I just got my Cadillac Converter and my starter fix. So I thought the problem was behind me but yesterday will out I when to start my car and it woundn't start for about 10-15 mins. I'm getting to the piont to where I want to sale it but I love it to much. Was it an electrical problem that chevy fix? Also do you mind if I ask how much it cost?

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joe394 (Jun 06, 2012 4:57 am)

#396 of 433 Re: 2004 Chevy Impala speedometer [jrpnfw] by kaatje03

Jul 07, 2011 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: jrpnfw (Oct 22, 2010 6:05 pm)

I have a 2004 as well with low miles and mine is doing the same. I found that it tends to fix it self after I alot of driving around and parking.. Like I went shopping one day and i went to several stores.. After each time I parked and got back in the car a few minutes later the spedometer would go down a little. I havent had to take it in yet to get fixed as that seems to fix the problem when it happens. Which it has 2 times.. I'm thinking of getting rid of the car as I have a few other issues.. I think the 2004 must be a bad year..

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#397 of 433 Re: 2004 Chevy Impala speedometer [kaatje03] by cob

Aug 08, 2011 (10:14 am)

Replying to: kaatje03 (Jul 07, 2011 6:44 pm)

It is not just the 2004 that the instrament panel needles stick. I found on my 2004 that the speedometer and temp gages stick when the instrament panel gets hot. I drive at night with the dash lights dim to keep the dash from heating up. Another trick is to close one of the dash vents on either side of the I/P and run the A/C. This keeps the I/P from heating up and the gages work properly. You can also take the instrument panel out and have it rebuild for around $170. There are several sites on the internet that will do the work. It appears to be a common problem on many GM vehicles not just Impalas.

#398 of 433 2000-2001 Impala Engine Cradle Problems by revjim64

Aug 08, 2011 (10:39 am)

Does any one have any problems with there engine cradle on the 2002 Impalas?

Click on Link: http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/gmlemons/

The issue seems to be with the 2000 and 2001 models. I have a 2002 model. Does anyone know if GM fixed the problem???

#399 of 433 Re: Im going nuts [revjim64] by shaunlynady

Aug 16, 2011 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: revjim64 (Feb 04, 2011 8:32 am)

IM having a problem with my 2000 chevey impala, after i shut the ignition off, my parking lights wont turn off, i checked my fuses, i took the head light switch out and put it back in, BTW that is one complicated switch, i lost my instrument panel lights as well, my mechanic is even stumped. any help?

#400 of 433 Re: 2004 Chevy Impala speedometer [kaatje03] by 2oldn2ys

Sep 06, 2011 (5:20 pm)

Replying to: kaatje03 (Jul 07, 2011 6:44 pm)

I have the same problem. Mine does it when its cold. Once the motor warms up and I come to a complete stop and then take off it will work. I have had it not fix itself on two occasions and actually go all the way around 1.5 times! This has gone on for the last 2 years. For about the same amount of time the passengers windshield wiper will begin to flop and stop working. I have to tighten it up to get it to work for a short time once again. Now the new problem is the car not starting. Looking like electrical problems. Once I put it in neutral and try starting it a few times it will start. It doesn't have that many miles to be having this much trouble. My 97 Ford F150 has 189,000 miles and less problems!!

#401 of 433 Re: 2002 Impala Many problems - one cause BCM. [canamguy] by 2oldn2ys

Sep 06, 2011 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: canamguy (Jun 17, 2005 11:17 am)

Wow! You described many of my problems I am now having on my 2004!!! Thank you for your post. I figured electrical. Hopefully I can bring this up to mechanic and check it out!

#402 of 433 Re: 2007 chevy impala Keyless remote Problems [djch2009] by frankfla

Sep 13, 2011 (9:03 pm)

Replying to: djch2009 (Jan 21, 2009 2:58 pm)

I am having the same problem with my remote so if anyone has a solution please let me know. Is the problem with the receiver? I have replaced the battery but the problem persists. We have 2 remotes...same problem with both.

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