2002 Chevrolet Impala Exterior Lighting:headlights Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting:headlights ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 795 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10054000 — filed 01/14/2004
“WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING THIS CAUSED DRIVER TO HAVE NO VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. OVER A PERIOD OF A WEEK, HEADLIGHTS WOULD…”NHTSA complaint 10044762 — filed 12/03/2003
“2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS - HEADLIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY BLINK ON AND OFF WHILE COASTING/DECELERATING. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10047148 — filed 11/18/2003
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Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Impala have exterior lighting:headlights problems?
Exterior Lighting:headlights is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala: 38 of 795 complaints on file (4.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Impala have in total?
795 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 38 involved a crash, 32 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:headlights category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
