Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Impala owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the turn signals malfunctioned intermittently and did not operate. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 123,200.
The turn signals and hazard lights on my 2000 Impala do not work all the time. The problem has been getting progressively worse. The turn signals May work about 40% of the time. When they do work they May just quit w/o warning. This is a serious safety concern that needs to be address. When the problem first started to occur, I could turn on the hazards and this would jump start the blinkers and they would work for a while. This no longer works, both the hazards and the turn signals are intermittent. I am not the only Impala owner to experience this problem. This appear to be a wide spread defect with the impalas. This problem is similar to the following existing vehicle recall for the 2000 Chevrolet malibu... Campaign number: 03V327000 date: 2003-aug-28 . Why was this considered a great enough safety hazard to warrant a recall on the malibu but not on the Impala. …
I own a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The dimmer switch on the steering column has failed/misfunctioned several times and is now locked in a permanent "hi beam" position. The lights have totally failed in the past. A website named "topix.com" has cited many instances of this type of light failure, resulting in several near misses as regards serious accidents. T is very apparent (and evident from the number of complaints filed with your office) that this is a very serious safety issue for which Chevrolet is denying the existence and/or responsibility of any problem. They are simply ignoring this serious issue and trying to charge anywhere from $600 to $800 to fix this problem this problem apparently extends through many model years, from 2000 (or earlier)to 2007/2008. It is only a matter of time before someone driving at night is killed because of this defect. …
I bought a 00 Impala 2 months ago and was driving I rush hour traffic from my heart doctors office well a semi almost hit me from behind because my turn signals stopped working . Then I kept pushing the hazard switch finally they came back on. Well a couple of days ago I went to get some medicine and almost got hit again. Well the turn signals stopped again. I have called and wrote emails to GM and no body will get a hold of me on this. They have recalled the malibus I have found out for this problem well why not the impalas??? I have even checked with an attorney and he told me I should do legal action against them since this is a safety problem. Well he wants money up front well I used my money to buy the car. …
Just recently my 2000 Impala began to give me problems when I used my blinkers. It first began when I just used the left turn signal, all of my warning lights on the cluster came on and the alarm sound of the key being left in the ignition when the switch would be off, yet the engine would be running. Later it began to stall the engine. Then later it began doing all of this using either turn signal. I have bought each and replaced them even to replacing the cluster as no one has been able to find what is causing all of this. I could really use some help in getting to root of this problem. I am a great-grandmother and am scared to ride them in my car. This has now began happening every time I use the turn signal. Good thing I learned the hand signals. I have been a faithful Chevrolet person, I would really hate to have to go to another make.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 50 MPH, the high beams were engaged and when set back to low beams, all interior and exterior lights were illuminated on the vehicle. Within minutes, the lights would shut off. The failure would occur intermittently for approximately six times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was advised that the multi-function switch would need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised having the vehicle diagnosed at an authorized dealer. The dealer confirmed the mechanics diagnosis. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who replaced the switch accordingly. There were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.
I have a 2000 Chevy Impala ls. The daytime running lights can't be turned off. I need this vehicle for my work as I am a contract employee working for the united states postal inspectors. I do workmens comp investigations and my main job is surveillance with my vehicle. These daytime running lights give me away in a surveillance mode. I have talked to my Chevy dealer, van Chevrolet of scottsdale az. Who state that they can disconnect these running lights with a part and they do it all the time for the local police dept. The also stated that the police bring in documentation for approval of doing this work. How can I get this documentation or what do I have to do to get these day time running lights disconnected. Please advise.
Veh: 200 Chevy Impala ls yr:2000 fault: in the past few weeks this vech. Has been experiencing faulty turn signals. Sometimes they work and sometimes they stop, and then after cycling the hazard switch they return. I have researched the internet seeking information and I found that GM has done a recall on certain models in the same class year. I also contact the dealer and they said Impala was not part of the recall even if the switch was the same used in the malibu. (recalled) NHTSA recall number 03V327. I am now unable to purchase a switch in the market because of the recall and the supply has been depleted. (told that from the dealer). In my mind GM should be conducting another recall before someone has an accident.
My daughter with her permit was driving the vehicle and the turn signals stopped working in the middle of traffic. Luckily she pulled over safely and I continued to drive home. The hazards worked fine and after some research, the hazard switch is the failure. This has been going on intermittently for a month and finally they would work only one time after car was turned on. My local dealer wanted $400 dollars for a $60 part and labor. Thank god for used parts and an easy dash remove only seven bolts instructions online. Do it yourself for cheap. My daughter at 16 did most of it as I told her with instructions. I do love Chevy will remain loyal but they need to wake up and solve some issues.
Like everyone else w/ a 2000 Impala I have faulty, non-working turn signals all the way to the major problems of the intake gasket problem to the most severe - the problem of the car stalling while driving or sitting at a light. And no one can pin pointe the actual problem. My car used to just stall out at least once or twice a day while driving. Now the car has given up and I'm about to too. It starts when it wants... I wish life worked that way but it doesn't. Today I decided to research recalls on the car and found out everyone has the problems I do but Chevy has not taken care of anyone. Please take note this is serious.
Headlight complaints in other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of the model year's 818 complaints. The component named most often is turn signal (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Impala headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Impala headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.