Common Electrical Problems
Passlock Security
One of Chevrolet’s solutions for stopping thieves from driving away with a car is, coincidently, doing the same thing to the actual owner.
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The Trouble With Chevrolet Electricals
Electrical issues make up roughly 11% of all Chevrolet owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Impala owners.
The complaint we hear about most often is passlock problem, won't start and security light is on in the 2002 Impala.
Where Electrical Complaints Happen
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Worst Issues
- 2002 Impala passlock problem, won't start and security light is on 224 (100%)
- 2003 Impala security light comes on, won't start 125 (56%)
- 2002 Malibu passlock problem, won't start & anti-theft light is on 119 (53%)
- 2001 Malibu passlock problem, won't start & anti-theft light is on 74 (33%)
- 2001 Impala engine won't turn over, won't start 67 (30%)
- 2004 Impala won't start, security light comes on 64 (29%)
- 2000 Malibu anti-theft light comes on and will not crank 51 (23%)
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