2000 Chevrolet Impala 2000 Impala, only means of transportation right now but is starting to worry me
2000 Impala, only means of transportation right now but is starting to worry me
What is your question?
Car dies when putting it into any gear after starting (unless I hit the gas fast enough, then sometimes it won’t die) or after coming to a stop. It idles rough & revs up & down, sometimes dies or almost dies. It’s shaky (not in the steering wheel, the whole car. When I’m driving past 60mph and steering feels so weird I feel like I’m going to wreck. Like suddenly all the wheels feel like they’re barely connected to the car & are about to let loose. Was hit frnt drvr side qrtr panel prior to my 12 yr old sons dad buying to fix so Id have a car for our son & I instead of walking everywhere (small town, no public transit). This car was only way we had to make 3 hr drive to see family for Christmas. Still must drive home. He bought it before cancer diagnosis & 4 months to live. He made it 8 months. He worked as much as he could on it, was simply too sick at the end. Not that this has anything to do with my questions on the car but he deserved a better chance than what he was given.
What makes this problem better or worse?
Better when driving slow, til it starts overheating due to fans not coming on
How long has your 2000 Chevrolet Impala had this problem?
Got car legal in early Dec, has grown worse with driving it.
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Hello, this is all really difficult because I feel and sense the personal need for this vehicle to work for you, and read the need.
But, this car appears to be unsafe to drive. And, as it's unsafe for you, it's also unsafe for other motorists and pedestrians around this vehicle when it's being driven.
Please seek professional guidance locally as soon as possible. Perhaps when sharing the story you can get some assistance.
Had I known the vehicle was this bad I never would have driven it down here. I’ll look into that though, thank you.