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Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 849 repairs.
Chevrolet Impala engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 262 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi | Emission systems solenoid valve. |
2018 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45867 mi | Car wouldn't start for the second time, was flatbed-ed to Whiteman's Chevy, "scanned for fault codes in system,tested battery-battery tested good-checkedgroundwiring-allgrounds tight & clean-unable to verify won't start". They also performed a multipoint inspection(again). The car was there from 6-27-2022 to 7-1-2022 when I finally decided after a week to pick it up! The car still doesn't start the way it should, it turns over slowly until it finally starts, just annoying..don't know what to do next as the car seems unreliable, will it start the next time??? Who knows...sad... |
2015 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $450 |
Vapor recovery system |
2014 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4960 mi | Oil Leaking from oil pan |
| 10540 mi | Fuel System issue with regards to computer. |
| 29140 mi | Oil leak front engine cover (timing cover) |
| 12000 mi | Oil leak. Thought it was the oil plug. Not. Timing cover gasket leaking at tee joints.. Removed timing cover and reseal.. |
| 95000 mi US $226 |
Check engine light on, purge valve failed, needed replaced |
| 69000 mi | Replace evap solenoid; Replace intake air ducting |
2014 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
195-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | rocker arm solenoid. |
| 44000 mi US $80 |
Check engine lite indicated secondary air less than expected. Replaced 3 way sec. air injection valve. |
| 46000 mi | Secondary air injection system was carboned badly. Tech needed to physically clean out the ports. |
2013 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $749 |
Exhaust pipe liberated - pipes and mufflers (downstream of catalytic converter). Purchased and installed new exhaust pipes and mufflers. Exhaust was replaced four years prior due to collision damage (rear ended). Suspect substandard parts were used by body shop. |
2012 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
2011 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 33000 mi | Car defaulted to safe mode. The fuel injector control and the injectors were replaced under warranty. |
2010 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 109564 mi US $40 |
Upper radiator hose and both bypass hoses under it replaced |
| 89900 mi C $350 |
Replaced resonator |
| 124000 mi C $280 |
Temperature Sensor [coolant] replacement again. |
| 157000 mi US $300 |
Oil pressure sensor and evaporate canister |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 169000 mi US $1000 |
Evap Canister Replaced. Engine light still on. |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 73532 mi | check engine light on-code set for engine right side running rich-reset light-no repair done-told to drive vehicle and see if check engine light comes back on-drove for 3 days-cel came back on-went out on its own after one day.For two months was using mid grade gasoline-was told by mechanic-vehicle built to use regular gasoline only |
| 56000 mi | replaced head gaskets, rack and pinion and oil pan gasket |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $107 |
Oil pressure switch- sensor went bad |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Relay switch for radiator fan was bad. |
| 156000 mi US $90 |
Replaced oil pressure sensor. |
| 182000 mi US $160 |
O2 sensor |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $334 |
Replaced EVAP system solenoid purge valve located next to the fuel filler neck. |
| 141000 mi US $370 |
Leaking coolant, replaced "cross over" gaskets.Note, all 07 & 08 Impalas have major rear suspension problem, ruins rear tires. Class action suit, see USA Today, 7/06/11, page 4B. |
| 148000 mi US $350 |
check engine light came on again replace solenoid in evaporation tank. replace oxygen sensor. |
| 249000 mi US $1033 |
Replace failed fuel pump & sensor |
| 19940 mi | Engine crankshaft seal leaking oil. Power steering return line leaking fluid. Both repaired by dealer under warranty. |
| 198400 mi C $120 |
water pump bearing packed it in |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38200 mi US $80 |
Running 1.5 quarts low on oil. Sensors checked out ok. Oil change and filter. Monitoring oil level for next 3 to 4 weeks before any further repair. |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Check Engine light Diagnosed as Failed cannister vent solenoid. Dealer performed repair while car was on lift of oil change. Very satisfied with dealer not with car reliabilty |
| 87900 mi | Had a coolant leak that was hard to track down.Looked like it was coming from the rear head gasket.took it to my local dealer to have it diagnosed.Turned out to be o rings on coolant crossover tube.Fixed under warranty.I'm happy |
| 111000 mi US $1500 |
rear head gasket leaking.replaced both head gaskets.started out with a slight rise in temp.then a good size leak right after car was turned off.didnt notice any tell tale white exhaust or smell burning oil.very expensive.not happy |
| 130000 mi US $80 |
check engine light said "emissions leak large." it was the evap solenoid next to gas tank. one bolt and twenty minutes later i was done. wish all repairs were this easy. |
| 165000 mi US $72 |
dash warning came on with "engine reduced power"and traction warning light came on.turns out it was the gas pedal which has electrical position sensor.it cost 72.00 and took ten minutes for me to replace.just two bolts and one plug.easy job |
| 61000 mi | Some sensor in the exhaust system failed. Replaced in about 15 minutes. Covered under GM Majorguard extended warranty |
| 34000 mi US $312 |
Check engine light came on. Took it in to the dealer. Dealer ended up replacing the vent solenoid and the harness for it. |
| 56000 mi US $128 |
Emissions error, fuel system. Replaced gas cap again with new one. |
| 57000 mi US $130 |
emissions error, diagnostics, replaced fuel cap AGAIN |
| 65000 mi US $400 |
Vapor canister |
| 70000 mi US $250 |
Muffler |
| 69000 mi | Engine leaking coolant |
| 62620 mi C $297 |
Initial difficulty refueling vehicle, few days later check engine light set, diagnosis cost $109.95, replaced evap. vent solenoid, part cost $97.95 plus labor. Dealer advised not covered under emission warranty as 96,691 km. at time. |
| 109120 mi C $148 |
front crankshaft seal leaking, oil ruined front motor mount, |
| 124620 mi C $268 |
check engine light and message reduced power,service traction control. scanned,codep2138. replaced accelerator pedal position sensor(app sensor). |
| 129520 mi | check engine light now on ,appears evap. canister solenoid again (second time). will replace myself. |
| 119000 mi US $100 |
Air pump failed |
| 69000 mi US $215 |
An inexpensive air sensor would trigger the engine warning light on occasion. My mechanic assured me it was safe to drive even when light was on. |
| 67200 mi US $18 |
Took car for oil leak on manifold and heads. Dealer said no oil leak but antifreeze leak from filler neck. They changed gasket under powertrain warranty |
| 99700 mi C $300 |
gas pedal sensor |
| 110000 mi US $85 |
Had to replace gasket between oil filter housing and engine block |
| 138700 mi US $165 |
Engine Oil Pressure sensor went bad. |
| 149000 mi US $600 |
An oil leak was not fixed. |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32240 mi C $100 |
Check engine light came on. Was told it was an engine sensor. Pair $100 deductible under extended GM warranty. |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43200 mi | Leaking crankshaft timing cover seal, repair performed under powertrain warranty. |
| 66500 mi | Coolant Crossover Gasket |
| 42000 mi | check engine light on emissions system evap sensor bad |
| 81142 mi US $365 |
antifreeze leak, replaced water cross over gaskets |
| 84283 mi US $176 |
oil leak, oil filter adapter gasket engine light, no 3 cyl mode, remote start not working, preplaced oil pressure sensor |
| 88259 mi US $417 |
engine light on, replaced spark plugs and wires as well as air filter, clean injectors |
| 92000 mi US $220 |
crank case seal oil leak engine mount replaced as well as front crank case oil seal and transmission cooler line fittings |
| 101371 mi US $140 |
engine light on, remot start not working, oil pressure sensor replaced for the second time oil leak, replaced front crank case seal |
| 105143 mi US $231 |
Engine running hot. Replaced thermostat |
| 128000 mi US $120 |
There is a misfire on cylinder one. I've chosen not to repair it for now. The Chevy dealer says it is in the valve . . . best case scenario- a spring, but likely it's deeper in and the cost will be over $1500 to repair. |
| 90000 mi US $40 |
Check engine light came on. Engine ran normally. Remote start did not work. Scanned codes and found oil pressure sensor defective. Bought tool to replace sensor and new sensor. Replaced sensor and corrected both problems. |
| 64000 mi | had to replace muffler. If I would have paid it would have cost $1100. Service rep felt that this should not have happened and got Chevrolet to pay for repair using my extended warranty. |
| 66000 mi | replace water pump it was leaking |
| 108500 mi US $50 |
Replaced water pump |
| 115000 mi US $220 |
Rough idle, dealer said it was coolant sensor, replaced and problem still there, dealer said injectors, problem still there |
| 118000 mi US $200 |
Bad MAF sensor |
| 123000 mi | Rough idle still occasionally present when sold. Was better and then back and then better and then back, no explanation. |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59000 mi | Evap solenoid replaced |
| 84000 mi US $194 |
Alerted by dashboard warning message "Low Oil Level" Replaced Crank Seal. |
| 93000 mi US $207 |
Ck engine light. Replaced solenoid and pigtail. |
| 137000 mi US $20 |
Gas line nearly worn through from rubbing on adjacent part(s). Replaced tubing. |
| 122000 mi US $800 |
Intake manifold gasket leak. They also replaced the water pump at the same time. |
| 109000 mi US $50 |
Oil pressure sending unit failure Evap solenoid replaced |
| 99900 mi | Water pump replaced at 99,700 miles, 300 miles away from the 100K warantee expiration. Performed by dealership. |
| 184000 mi US $200 |
oil leak at filter housing |
| 36000 mi | Antifreeze bubbles violently after street traffic driving with AC on. Antifreeze is going low in a week. Warning lights flash and info- panel says turn off air conditioning. Not fixed - Antifreeze still goes low too fast when using Air Cond Left the car two days. Problem could not be duplicated. I was given instructions on how/when to add antifreeze. Antifreeze is disappearing. I guess due to violent bubbling after driving in street traffic with air conditioning on. |
| 37000 mi | Antifreeze disappearing. |
| 49000 mi | Check Engine Light and Runs Rough. Found Intake Valve Seat on Cylinder 5 dropped. Piston was gouged&broken. Head Gouged & Valve Damaged. Cylinder Wall scored with gouges. Instructed to replace engine Assembly under 5year 100,000 warranty |
| 63000 mi US $358 |
Emission system valve fault. Replaced along with gas cap which I knew needed to be replaced as it did not lock securely anymore. |
| 75000 mi US $450 |
replace the water pump, serpentine belt and refill antifreeze. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Had Solenoid Sensor replaced |
| 89000 mi US $135 |
Wouldn't heat even though engine was warm. first attempt failed, took it to another shop and they fixed it right for 1/3 the cost. there was a bubble in the cooling system preventing hot coolant from getting to the heater core. |
| 110000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced plugs, thermostat, battery, other routine maint. |
| 138000 mi US $1400 |
crank arm seal and oil pan gasket |
| 141000 mi US $800 |
crank arm sensor |
| 194000 mi US $1400 |
Valve cover gasket leaking oil on starter caused starter time die. Replaced valve cover gasket and starter. |
| 90800 mi US $450 |
Coolant leaking. Shop replaced some gaskets, charged for four hours time. |
| 110000 mi US $150 |
New muffler |
| 85000 mi | Slow oil leak |
| 52000 mi US $672 |
Secondary air injection pump failure,air injection air check valve failure,both items replaced by dealer. |
2007 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| 48980 mi C $348 |
Coolant crossover pipe Gaskets replaced $78 for parts $270 for labour. |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $800 |
Bad sensors; replaced |
| 70600 mi US $175 |
Fixed oil leaks that showed up during year three. |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Vehicle DIC (Driver Info Center) displayed "Engine Hot / A/C Off" and temp gauge dropped to zero. With no temp gauge, it was decided it was best to have it towed. Dealer replaced: Temp sensor Returned 2 week later for reflash of computer. |
| 241000 mi US $36 |
Replace oil pressure sending unit |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi US $900 |
Check engine light on (then off, then back on) plus sporadic warnings to tighten gas-cap - which was tight! Needed new sensor(s) . |
| 84200 mi US $183 |
Waterpump replaced at 83000 miles |
| 35000 mi | Head gasket was leaking not allowing hot air to blow and defrost the windshield. |
| 65000 mi US $30 |
Cooling line fitting. |
| 70000 mi US $375 |
Water pump replaced. Serpintine belt replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Thermostat replaced |
| 17730 mi | Emission canister vent solenoid-Replaced under Warranty |
| 28000 mi C $1130 |
Water pump and coolant crossover gaskets developed bad leak aand were replaced with all cost paid by owner. |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Water pump failed causing the drive belt to shred. |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $180 |
water pump leaking coolant |
| 80000 mi US $172 |
Check valve for fuel tank vent replaced. Onstar diagnosed |
| 114000 mi US $450 |
Water pump leaking, serpentine belt and upper and lower radiator hoses also replaced preventively |
| 152000 mi US $485 |
WATER PUMP SEIZED |
| 500 mi | Replacement of heater lines as part of TSB for reduction of noise coupled into cabin from EVAP Purge Valve operation. Prior to this repair a tapping noise could be heard though the firewall when the EVAP Purge Valve was activated. This noise was just a |
| 120000 mi US $630 |
Replaced water pump |
| 209000 mi US $360 |
replace exhaust pipe and mufflers |
| 1520 mi | 1. Key could not be removed from ignition - replaced actuator plunger assembly. 2. Squealing Front Pass Door Window - needed to be reset on track and lubed. |
| 87200 mi US $450 |
Replaced cooling pump and drive belt due to leak |
| 140740 mi C $120 |
damaged wire to transmission sensor |
| 94700 mi | Radiator was flushed and new coolant was added. The shop instructed me to drive around and carefully monitor it. They said that I MAY need a new radiator. |
| 98000 mi US $350 |
The water pump was leaking, causing a coolant leak and it was replaced. |
| 117000 mi | Oil leak around the oil filter. Persisted through many oil changes. Learned just before car sold that only would have cost about $150 to fix. |
| 64800 mi | Car would not heat while in idle, we bled the hoses from the heater core and it fixed the problem. |
| 68000 mi US $120 |
Had to replace water pump. |
| 34000 mi | Car experienced massive coolant loss. Noticed coolant covering engine and underside of hood. Saw Dex-cool running down the back of the fan/radiator. Dealer pressure tested cooling system and replaced water pump under warranty. Seems OK after repair. |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| 183000 mi US $75 |
Water pump leak. Replaced pump. |
| 151000 mi US $100 |
the accelerator sensor was bad |
| 63000 mi US $3200 |
overheated, blown headgasket |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75700 mi US $175 |
Water pump leaking- replaced |
| 82600 mi US $60 |
heater not blowing hot, coolant flushed, heater core backflushed and replaced dexcool with universal coolant |
| 87000 mi US $275 |
Replaced heater core- flushing did not resolve no heat problem, only lasted for a short time. Heater core plugged. |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
Oil pan gasket leaking- replaced |
| 117300 mi US $615 |
Intake manifold gasket leaking, plastic elbows by intake manifold leaking |
| 102000 mi US $43 |
Exhaust resonator was replaced |
| 134000 mi US $311 |
Serpentine belt replaced |
| 134500 mi US $1460 |
Upper and lower intake coolant leak. Replaced intake manifold, gaskets, spark plugs & wires, coolant elbows, thermostat, coolant flush and oil change. |
| 171000 mi | Head gasket |
| 139000 mi US $500 |
Car quits upon starting, replaced throttle position sensor. Problem persists. |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $3000 |
Heads gasket Seals leaked causing the heads to be warped. All the sensors bad 2 times And the motor & tranny mount have both been broken causing the tranny to slip. |
| 142000 mi US $1000 |
Catalytic converter replaced. TSB. |
| 25000 mi | Bad serpentine belt. Covered under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $51 |
Replaced leaking fuel pressure regulator. |
| 73729 mi US $600 |
Gas pressure regulator and fuel pump Hard starting. Replaced fuel pressure regulator, then fuel pump. Replaced fuel pressure regulator again, problem solved. |
| 150000 mi US $150 |
Fuel filter was replaced |
| 155000 mi US $160 |
Harmonic Balancer and Serpentine Belt replaced. |
| 185000 mi US $400 |
fuel regulator leaking serpentine belt replaced |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $10 |
heater core went out, took 6 hrs todo it key got stuck in ignition, replaced lock cylinder and ignition coolant leak, found huge crack in the reservoir wiring harness under hood had been rubbing against belt which lead to a wiring mess and nothing working properly in car |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91200 mi US $65 |
Replaced factory exhaust resonator.It was separated along the top seam. The remainder of the system was still in good condition |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
plastic elbows from water pump to heater hoses ruptured blowing coolant all over engine |
| 4000 mi US $50 |
unreliable as to when car starts properly, fixed with new ignition chip |
| 131800 mi | Security problem. Computer not recognizing ignition key. Could not start car. Both computers replaced at my expense by Chevy dealer. |
| 94000 mi | Bad fuel injector. |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
RESONATOR REPLACED |
| 162000 mi US $600 |
Resonator part of the exhaust system was replaced due to hole in it which made for loud noise. |
| 94000 mi US $11 |
The typical 3800 plastic coolant elbows were cracked & leaking, we'll one was. Dealer wanted $300, I replaced them with aluminum ones from NAPA for $11. |
| 110000 mi | Vehicle died in driveway, until then no symptoms, towed again to repair shop. Diagnosis, small misfire caused catalytic converter to die,cat changed, plugs and wires replaced. Ran perfectly until the fuel pressure valve died. Again replaced . |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 206000 mi US $30 |
replaced resonator.. had to modify to fit right bought at Advanced and go back because gasket didnt come with new one.. fuel pressure sensor replaced |
| 129000 mi US $2100 |
Head gasket |
| 36066 mi | Lower transmission cooler line slight leaking from pressed crimped metal end near rubber hose end. |
| 72000 mi US $1900 |
replaced lower radiator hose, antifreeze flushed replaced one leaky fuel injector, upper/lower intake manifold gaskets, new serpentine belt, spark plugs and wires replaced, oil and filter changed with syn oil replaced lower radiator hose, antifreeze flushed |
| 76000 mi | Problem with Dexcool gelling, went in for flush noticed that water pump had evidence of leaking. R&R water pump and thermostat while having complete system flush to get rid of gelled dexcool. Check engine light, code leaky fuel vapor system. Diagnosed as possibly due to aftermarket locking gas cap. |
| 62000 mi US $400 |
Car needed new coolant hoses and a transmission flush. |
| 189900 mi C $340 |
Exhaust fell off. Necessary to replace system from resonator all the way to the end. |
| 100000 mi US $109 |
Taken to Parks Chevrolet in Charlotte, NC due to lengthy repairs caused by dex-cool antifreeze. The Dex-cool antifreeze turned into sludge which has eaten through and resulted in the replacement of 3 thermostats, thermal sensor, radiator,etc |
| 65080 mi C $150 |
Water pump. At dealer would have cost 390. replaced water pump |
| 68200 mi C $300 |
muffler |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Metal Shavings left in one corner of the engine block erroded a large pit in the head which eventually blew through the head gasket seal, necessitating a complete Head Job. After 80K Warranty ended of course. |
| 65100 mi | car would not start. Good bat. Dealer could not duplicate. This is intermittent. |
| 154000 mi | My husband replaced the head gasket and 1 air flow sensor. |
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $583 |
Coolant leak - intake manifold gasket replaced |
| 92000 mi US $475 |
Ignition, but car would not start. Mass air flow sensor had failed and was replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $450 |
Difficulty starting and power loss while driving. Ignition switch was faulty and replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Check engine light |
| 95000 mi US $131 |
Evaporative purge valve |
| 204600 mi C $35 |
The engine cooling overheat warning came on & steam came out from under the hood. Turns out the block heater element had popped out & all of the coolant was lost. The retention bar had corroded away. Replace with a new element & coolant. |
| 129000 mi US $250 |
Leak in cooling system, replaced hoses, reservoir. |
| 124000 mi | ignition switch recall - affecting AC / fan power as well |
| 134000 mi US $50 |
Catalytic converter replaced |
| 162000 mi US $200 |
Intake manifold gaskets Valve cover gaskets |
| 195000 mi US $100 |
Ignition module, plug wires and coil replaced. |
| 226000 mi US $100 |
Water pump replace |
| 71300 mi C $325 |
Section of stainless steel exhaust system replaced. First repair to this system. |
| 76260 mi C $525 |
Technically, the automobile was not at fault. The car refused to start because 9 wires had been chewed by an unidentified rodent. Included in this amount was time spent diagnosing the ABS/ traction control malfunction( sensor failure on left rear wheel) and the occasional malfunction of drivers side airbag( sensor). The air bag issue will definitely be repaired in the near future. The cruise control occasionally refuses to work and the car occasionally stalls immediately after starting and both of those issue will be addressed if and when they worsen. |
| 112000 mi US $150 |
REPLACE PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
| 71873 mi | Fuel filter changed and fuel injectors cleaned. Catalytic convertor replaced under warranty. It was likely fouled due to other contributing problems and set the check engine light on. |
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 133000 mi US $2225 |
Purchased car with CEL on, would not pass NYS inspection. Replaced 2 O2 sensors, plugs/wires. Replaced Catalytic Converter. Also repaired coolant leak caused by intake manifold and hoses. New thermostat, fuel filter, oil change, new tires. |
| 143200 mi US $490 |
Observed coolant under hood and coolant loss. Shop found water pump was leaking. |
| 144900 mi US $450 |
Hole in exhaust pipe after catalytic converter, exhaust very loud. Entire exhaust system after cat replaced. Check engine light (MIL) on. Shop replaced catalytic converter under part warranty and reset computer, MIL has remained off. No parts or labor charge for this repair. |
| 146200 mi US $55 |
Weld in exhaust system broke, muffler totally disconnected and pipe hanging down, shop fixed under warranty. Fuel filter seeping, shop would not perform welding without first replacing filter. |
| 148000 mi US $90 |
Took car to mechanic for cooling system diagnosis. Mechanic found leak at timing cover gasket. Repair estimated at $1450 (14 hours labor at $90 an hour). |
| 189000 mi US $243 |
Replace the the cat.converter |
| 166000 mi US $18 |
Replaced fuel injector o-rings |
| 84500 mi US $187 |
Oil sending switch leaking, replaced while car was in for oil change |
| 111823 mi US $770 |
Exhaust leak (loud) required replacement of resonator, muffler and center pipe. |
| 215000 mi | Leaking valve cover |
2003 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| 210000 mi US $175 |
I could not pass a obd test so they said it was my egr system |
2003 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 35000 mi US $126 |
Replaced canister purge solenoid. Was also told steering column flex coupling (intermediate shaft) should be replaced. |
| 35600 mi US $250 |
Had another sensor replaced. Check engine came on again after 2 days. Had another sensor replaced. Do not have paperwork with me but it had something to do with gas. Check engine light has not come on since. |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 116000 mi US $500 |
plugged catalytic converter |
| 122000 mi US $20 |
engine started running rough and stalled. Check engine lite indicated mass air flow sensor. Removed and cleaned senor with mass airflow sensor cleaner. Runs fine since |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Replaced resonator. |
| 106300 mi US $700 |
Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs, wires, valve cover gasket |
| 122200 mi | While driving, I noticed the engine was running roughly. I tested the ignition coils and noticed that two were beginning to fail. I replaced these using pre-owned coils obtained from a friend for free. |
| 128000 mi | The radiator fans stopped turning. I checked the motor and one is burnt out and the other is not but they do not work independently. I have not repaired because the engine will not overheat in the winter if I don't use air conditioning. |
| 134900 mi US $80 |
Replaced radiator fan due to fan no longer working. |
| 48000 mi US $520 |
replaced upper intake gasket, flushed dexcool out |
| 69000 mi | The fan sensor would not work so car would over heat all the time. Fan sensor was replaced and still would not work. The computer was replaced the car still wouldn't run right. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Plastic elbow from intake manifold to belt tensioner assembly cracked, leaked antifreeze Valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold causing smoking from under hood. Risk of fire. Replaced valve cover gaskets. |
| 83000 mi US $350 |
Code P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire. Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor, Spark plugs, Spark plug wires, Fuel filter, PCV valve, Camshaft position Sensor. Real Problem was Ignition Control Module which has no specific code if bad. |
| 110000 mi US $1336 |
Leaking Intake Manifold Gasket |
| 124000 mi US $1987 |
Oil leak |
| 125800 mi US $517 |
Car suffered intermittent stutters in engine power, usually at cruising highway speed. After a week, Check Engine light came on. Computer indicated Fuel Air sensor. |
| 136000 mi US $1173 |
Losing power on hills. High rev but no power. |
| 140200 mi US $110 |
Oil pressure sending unit cause leaking oil |
| 145900 mi | catalytic converter needs replacement |
| 53000 mi | Finally fixed the Passlock Security issue that would cause car not start up at times. Needed to take out the ignition switch and clean the contacts |
| 140740 mi C $95 |
Repaired a hole in exhaust pipe located after the resonator. |
| 145240 mi C $227 |
Had to replace evap control valve solenoid in order to pass emissions test. |
| 168640 mi | Needs a new catalytic converter. |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93000 mi C $800 |
replace faulty gasket |
| 137640 mi C $100 |
replace resonator |
| 146320 mi C $400 |
engine light came on did an OBD2 meter check for code and found out it was emissions spoke with a mechanic to find out it was catalytic converter |
| 146320 mi C $110 |
engine light came on, reading now says missing cylinder 1 replaced coil packs with used from wrecker. Engine light came back on and now says misfire on cylinder 5. Have not yet fixed |
| 147520 mi C $170 |
replaced coil pack plugs and wires |
| 161200 mi C $1300 |
would not start told it was ignition then BCM. |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Replaced for second time ignition switch - security system does not allow car to start because of defect in ignition system |
| 84000 mi US $650 |
Check engine light on - replaced thermostat. |
| 184000 mi US $480 |
Cracked exhaust resonator replaced. |
| 198000 mi | Blown rear headgasket resulting in numerous other repairs. |
| 192700 mi US $287 |
New fuel pump |
| 34500 mi US $1400 |
Head and intake gaskets had to be replaced due to coolant leakage. Was one year out of warranty but less than 36,000 miles. General Motors was no help. Talked to a clerk in Washington state? No one from GM cares and they don't make this engine any mor |
| 49000 mi US $10000 |
head gasket blown twice was under warranty |
2002 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| 294300 mi US $300 |
Muffler needed replaced and another part broke off so more had to be replaced |
2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108300 mi US $410 |
Fuel tank pressure sensor became defective causing constant check engine light. Sensor repaired whcih required dismounting gas tank. |
| 123100 mi US $483 |
Coolant leak caused by defective water pump. Replaced Water Pump. |
| 126300 mi US $400 |
The ECM started giving EGR errors, A/C pressure sensor errors. The EGR and A/C pressure sensor were tested as well as the wiring. They checked out fine. The ECM was replaced and no errors have occurred since. |
| 128000 mi US $65 |
Replaced the ignition switch because the climate control system was working intermittently. As the key is turned, components are powered on (BCM, ECM, then engine). |
| 108300 mi US $1100 |
Intake leaking coolant. Transmission pressure sensor/ valve bad. Causing rough, improper shifts. Possible issues with traction control caused by this as well. |
| 204000 mi US $320 |
Intake manifold had a minor leak. i wanted to get repaired before it became worse. While in there, we also replaced the plenum (upper intake) gasket, valve cover gaskets, fuel injector o-rings, and thermostat. About $140 for parts 7 $180. |
| 93000 mi US $250 |
Car stalled randomly, sometimes while driving 40 mph, sometimes after accelerating from a stop. Mechanic replaced the Crankshaft Sensor after experiencing the issue and pulling the codes. |
2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi | Coolant Sensor broken. This was repaired under warranty by a Chevy dealer once before but, broke again soon after. This other Chevy dealer decided to replace it and charge me for another repair and parts. |
| 164000 mi US $650 |
Leak in oil pan and front main seal |
| 138847 mi | Fuel pressure regulator replaced. Was leaking fuel, could smell it in cabin. Replaced plugs and wires. I mention it because it was a *(&#@$ nightmare to do without lifting the engine out. 4 hours. |
2001 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| 310000 mi | The intake plenum exploded and the engine caught fire at 321,000 miles. |
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82999 mi US $4000 |
Replaced BCM, PCM, Passlock sensor, key cylinder, and still did not fix no crank issues. |
| 100000 mi US $475 |
Passlock issues that still are plaguing the car. Passlock issues; replaced BCM, Pssslock sensor, ignition switch, and key cylinder. Replaced BCM (again) and PCM. |
| 115000 mi US $640 |
Oil pan gasket replacement. |
| 117000 mi US $1400 |
Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. Valve cover gaskets |
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 53940 mi C $184 |
CEL on, EGR failure, EGR replaced. |
| 82460 mi C $1113 |
Low coolant light on, dealer diagnosed lower intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced gasket, coolant, oil, and low coolant level sensor. Years later I received a $400 class action settlement for this issue. |
| 127100 mi C $350 |
Weak acceleration. Replaced spark plugs and wires. |
| 131440 mi C $1005 |
Replaced four motor mounts and installed new front axle. |
| 146940 mi C $462 |
Replaced original factory exhaust pipe. Muffler was fine but had to be replaced because the mechanic couldn't find or make a part to mate it with the new exhaust. |
| 150040 mi C $232 |
Original thermostat replaced because engine wouldn't get up to temperature. Hose clamp replaced two days later. |
| 151280 mi C $350 |
Replaced EGR valve |
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