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2003 Chevrolet Impala Recalls

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The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 2003 Impala take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2003 Impala Recalls

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2003 Chevrolet Impala

    • Recall Announced APRIL 08 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09V116000
    • Number Affected 1,497,516

    Summary: General Motors is recalling 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 Buick regal, MY 1998-2003 Chevrolet lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala, MY 1998-1999 Oldsmobile intrigue, MY 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.

    Consequence: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of engine and install two new spark plug wire retainers free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www. Pontiac. Com or http:www. Gmownercenter. Com.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09V116000 »

  • STEERING Recall for 2003 Chevrolet Impala

    • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 17 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E005000
    • Number Affected 979

    Summary: Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman P/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutionstm" brand name, and Napa P/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

    Consequence: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

    Fix: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E005000 »

  • STEERING Recall for 2003 Chevrolet Impala

    • Recall Announced OCTOBER 17 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #08E063000
    • Number Affected 3,855

    Summary: Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "Napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of September 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.

    Consequence: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E063000 »

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Recall for 2003 Chevrolet Impala

    • Recall Announced MARCH 12 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #07E021000
    • Number Affected 742

    Summary: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, P/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

    Consequence: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

    Fix: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Recall for 2003 Chevrolet Impala

    • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 14 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #03V051000
    • Number Affected 130

    Summary: On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.

    Consequence: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on March 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V051000 »

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall for 2003 Chevrolet Impala

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 09 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #02V222000
    • Number Affected 133,221

    Summary: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

    Consequence: 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.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V222000 »

Chevrolet Contact Information

Phone:
(800) 222-1020
Web:
Chevrolet Customer Service
Mail:
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170

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