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2005 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 609 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical (54% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 10th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical
331 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, horn, wiring.
Car fails to start about once a month for the past four months--always first thing in the morning. Radio plays and dashboard lights work, but engine fails to turn over. Often security warning displays in instrument panel. After turning the key many times for 10 minutes or so, the car starts up with no problem. Once…
Most recent incident was april 27, 2008. Speedometer repeatedly sticks on 2005 chevy Impala. Car has approx 80,000 miles. Inaccuracy in speedometer reading has so far not resulted in traffic tickets- only warnings. I have researched this malfunction on the internet and found that this is a very common malfunction in…
Engine
61 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 97,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
9/29/2006 I purchased a used 2005 Chevrolet Impala from mission automotive and an eagle warranty. On 1/31/2008 the car had a "coolant" problem or over-heat problem of which I took it immediately to the certified chevy. Dealer. Eagle warranty sent an agent to look at the car after I paid $600 to have it torn down. I…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds, the engine overheated and the temperature gauge increased to hot. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The dealer replaced the head gasket and water pump three times. In addition, the alternator and catalytic converter were…
Steering
60 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: column, hydraulic power assist, linkages, hydraulic power assist system.
Driving down paved road headlights will go out sometimes they will come back on and sometimes they won't. I also have reported my speedometer showing 80 or 90 MPH when I am driving at normal speeds and 40 or 50 MPH when completely stopped - sometimes it will not work at all. Vehicle has not been repaired due to the…
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 30 when the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that at engine startup, the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic and the dealer. The manufacturer…
Transmission
52 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
From stop I would step on the gas, and the car would slam into gear. I have had to have the electrical cluster replaced $300, and the fuel control replaced (car always smelt like gas) now they think this slam is the tcc valve in the transmission which is anywhere from $600-$900. Also the steering knuckle makes a loud…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the transmission, speed odometer and antilock brake is faulty. Contact stated she had to replace the rotor, pads four times and the transmission is jerking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and contact the was told she has to pay the expenses for these…
Lights
51 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, back up lights, tail lights, turn signal.
Headlights and dash lights go out when bright beam is turned on. When you switch back to dims it comes back on. Afraid to use the high beams. Has happened twice since owning this vehicle. No recalls on this issue.
Right hand blinker -- has started flickering..very fast, when I put my right hand blinker to turn.....it started early june....but then suddenly went back to normal. Just last week/july14---it started flickering very fast again. Is there a part that I can purchase and replace myself....I am a senior citizen, would…
Brakes
47 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages, power assist.
No events appear to lead up to the problem. It occurs randomly without warning, especially during backup operations. The ABS seems to come on whenever it likes during braking, causing heavy loss in stopping power. This can occur regardless of road conditions or speed. Similar to this, the traction control system…
Left rear wheel sensor failed in wet weather, disabling the traction control system and the anti-lock brake system on the vehicle. Same component failed on right rear several thousand miles earlier, in january of 2007. Very expensive part to replace ($378.00) in each case, plus labor.
Fuel system
42 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at any speed, the contact smells gasoline. The vehicle began to run hot and lose power. In addition, the thermostat became very hot. The vehicle has never shut off, but it behaves as if it will at any moment. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in…
I purchased this vehicle for suburban kia in troy. On the third day of driving it, I noticed gasoline smells coming into the car. I took the vehicle back on 1/18/16 and they were not able to find out the cause of the gas smell coming into the car. I will be taking it back on 1/21/16 when they can keep it all day. The…
Air bags
33 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Several types of gm vehicles (approx 2000-2008) have severe leaking and decay problems like my chevy Impala shows currently. I noticed early february 2012 when my factory speakers stopped working all together. The radio sound didn't get through, door chimes didn't work, safety and warning chimes didn't make noise…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while making a left turn, she was involved in a head-on crash where the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a concussion, injuries to the chest and neck. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: 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.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Gm's number for this recall is 14350.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 chevrolet impala and monte carlo, 1997-2003 chevrolet malibu, 2004-2005 malibu classic, 1999-2004 oldsmobile alero, 1998-2002 oldsmobile intrigue, 1999-2005 pontiac grand am and 2004-2008 pontiac grand prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Impala
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Impala?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (331 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); engine (61 complaints, typically around 97,500 miles); steering (60 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chevrolet Impala?
- It is 10th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints, with 609 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.