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2012 Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Impala in Florida, United States
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

162000 mi

US $350
new starter 
Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
Jun 2018

74651 mi
Windshield replaced 
Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States
- Dec 2015
Dec 2015

80000 mi

US $690
Discovered front engine cover leaking. Known issue, covered by GM. Also replaced timing chain & water pump and new front brake rotors. Timing chain & rotors paid for by me. 
Chevrolet Impala in Alabama, United States
Sep 2017 - Jan 2022
Mar 2017

36000 mi

US $335
Driver seat vertical motion gears were worn out so seat would not go up unless no one was sitting in it. This has been happening for a couple years when vehicle had around 20K miles on it. Vehicle is primarily driven by one person so seat was rarely moved. I told dealership that this was a manufacturer defect. Since the repair was made outside the warranty period, GM was willing to pay a portion of the bill and I paid $335 2 AC actuators in the dash were worn-out (a known problem with these vehicles, probably to supplier issues) and making a loud clicking noise anytime I turned the AC ON. Dealership diagnosed both as defective but replaced only one, saying the second one tested Ok during repairs. I picked up the car and the second actuator started clicking less than one mile from the dealership. It took another trip and a couple days at the dealership to get it replaced. GM covered repairs in full. 2 AC actuators in the dash were worn-out (a known problem with these vehicles, probably to supplier issues) and making a loud clicking noise anytime I turned the AC ON. Dealership diagnosed both as defective but replaced only one, saying the second one tested Ok during repairs. I picked up the car and the second actuator started clicking less than one mile from the dealership. It took another trip and a couple days at the dealership to get it replaced. GM covered repairs in full. 
Jun 2018

46000 mi
Rear suspension making sqweeky noise when going over speed bumps 

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