2000 Chevrolet Impala Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (13% of reports).
- 53fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 81,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 7 of 53 complaints (13%)
- Fuel pressure regulator: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 23 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Impala | 2 | 0% | 35,550 |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% | 30,529 |
| 2012 Impala | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2011 Impala | 1 | 0% | 28,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 1 | 0% | 3,838 |
| 2009 Impala | 2 | 0% | 75,388 |
| 2008 Impala | 3 | 0% | 500 |
| 2007 Impala | 10 | 2% | 41,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 9 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 25 | 4% | 74,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 19 | 2% | 52,560 |
| 2003 Impala | 11 | 2% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 17 | 2% | 70,450 |
| 2001 Impala | 28 | 4% | 95,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 53 | 6% | 81,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 9 | 10% | 87,970 |
| 1995 Impala | 5 | 11% | 169,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (abs). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
Risk: If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A CLUNKING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY MISFIRED AND PERFORMED…
I have a 2000 impala with approximately 161,000 miles on it. The car is used and i am the 2nd owner. I went to have my normal oil change as i had noticed the low engine oil pressure light had come on. The car had been running out of oil frequently, but i didn't see any oil leaks. The print out…
On 2/24/14 at approximately 2:50 pm, i properly attached a set of battery jumper cables from my truck to this car to start it from a dead battery situation. When the owner attempted to crank the car, there was an explosion from the intake manifold during the cranking, resulting in an explosion and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Chevrolet Impalas have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (6% of the 818 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 7 of 53 complaints, followed by “fuel pressure regulator” (5).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Impala years.