We have had a "grinding" noise in the engine for over a year now. We took it to the dealer and they said it was the alternator. Because of a more competitive price we took the vehicle to a private garage and had the alternator replaced. Noise did not go away. We have had back to two different garages, but no one can find the problem. The noise was not there for 3 years so we know there is a problem. We went to check the steering fluid thinking that the steering was grinding, but cannot find the steering fluid reservoir! Thinking we were idiots we had two other mechanics look for it and they read the manual that came with the car, but they could not find it either!!
Stumped, any help? Standover@cox.net.
Overall we have enjoyed the vehicle when it was not in the shop. We have had this vehicle to the dealer 22 times under warranty and now it is out of warranty and we are about to give up. (We purchased the extended warranty and that was well worth it)
It might be a.
Overhead is on it`s way out
it might be b.
The transmission
it might be c.
One of your cylinders is dead and therefore the engine is working overtime
it might be d.
You have a lemon.
The power steering reservoir is located on the back passenger side of the engine below the alternator. It's pretty hard to get at, but it's there. You can only get to it from the top and there will be enough room to get your arm down there. Wow I can't believe two different techs had to even look in the owners manual and still couldn't even find it. Wow.
I have a 2000 impala ls. it would take spells not cranking. I could put it in neutral and then park and keep doing this until it finally cranked. then it quit on my son. I had it taken to a garage and he told me it needed a new motor. I had a motor, starter and new battery put in it. it still does this. now the security light comes on and when it starts comming on I can tell it's going to have pms. it won't crank. can anyone tell me if this is an electrical problem or a transmission problem?
Who ever told you that you needed a new motor took you for a ride. It sounds like the security system is not letting you start the car for some reason. Definitely sounds like an electrical problem not a transaxle or engine problem. Sorry to hear that you had a new engine installed.
Your car is most likely not starting because of a Pass Lock Problem. It has happened too many impalas and I am trying to get the word out to call 1 800 222 1020. It will start again in about 15-20 minutes if you try. The thing is you never known when it happens. The number is for GM's customer service.. we need to get this problem out there and maybe a recall could occur :)
I have a 2000 Impala with an intermittent check engine light. It happens in warm weather and goes away after removing gas cap and starting engine several times. I have replaced the gas cap twice, but the problem is still there.
Does anyone have a solution?
Thanx, I will try that; my girlfriend is stuck at work because of it!!!
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