2005 Chevrolet Impala exterior lighting problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Chevrolet Impala — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 50-55 mph, the headlamps failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to big bend chevrolet buick (located at 1424 n young blvd, chiefland, fl 32626, (352) 493-4263) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate…”
filed Nov 20, 2018
“While driving on a smooth dark country road at a speed of 50 mph time 10:35pm I had activated the high beam headlights and approximately 10 seconds later the headlamps went off leaving only the daytime running lights on. Visibility was instantly decreased to an unsafe level without prior warning. I…”
filed Dec 11, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Impala | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 Impala | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 Impala | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 Impala | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 Impala | 43 | 7% |
| 2013 Impala | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Impala | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Impala | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Impala | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 Impala | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 Impala | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.