2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 15V701000

Release Date:

October 26, 2015

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

15V701000

Manufacturer:

General Motors LLC

Component(s):

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • EXHAUST SYSTEM
    • MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2000 Chevrolet Impala
• 2001 Chevrolet Impala
• 2002 Chevrolet Impala
• 2004 Chevrolet Impala

Other Recalls For The 2003 Chevrolet Impala

• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 02V222000
• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 03V051000
• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 07E021000
• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 08E063000
• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 09E005000
• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 09V116000
• 2003 Chevrolet Impala Recall NHTSA 14V400000