211-horsepower 3.5L 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. |
100000 mi US $2809 |
Transmission failed and was rebuilt |
111000 mi US $350 |
Replace worn wheel bearing |
111000 mi US $160 |
rear pads and rotors |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
78120 mi C $1250 |
Brake master cylinder jammed with debris and one of the calipers was seized from a botched brake job prior purchasing the car. |
122760 mi C $400 |
Torn CV Boot (Front Right) |
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
169000 mi US $1000 |
Worn out/broken, Bars replaced. Right Front Bearing Worn out and replaced. Rear Brakes Replaced, Calipers were semi frozen and replaced. Evap Canister Replaced. Engine light still on. |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
102000 mi US $1285 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings Worn parts |
112000 mi US $300 |
Relay switch for radiator fan was bad. |
89000 mi US $2674 |
Transmission failed, required a complete rebuild and replacement of Torque converter and valve plate |
142200 mi US $225 |
Transmission/Key ignition interlock wiring broke. Had to pull console to repair wire so that Ignition key can be removed from ignition. |
182000 mi US $160 |
O2 sensor |
193000 mi US $911 |
Battery leaked, needed both positive and negative battery cables, new battery and clean up of acid spill on car |
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. Replaced two power door locks (passenger front and driver rear). Replaced power mirror switch. |
89300 mi US $1066 |
A/C compressor failure. Replaced compressor and orifice tube, flushed system. |
107000 mi US $185 |
Been noticing a roar from the rear for the past couple of months. Roar got significantly worse the week before. Found driver-side rear wheel could be rocked in-and-out about 1/2 inch. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. Roar gone. |
111000 mi US $590 |
Steering felt unstable, car didn't track true, was jittery going down the road. Took car into shop for wheel alignment and tire rotation, mechanic identified both front wheel bearings failing and permitted me to verify. Bearings replaced. |
136000 mi US $350 |
Replaced the original struts. |
198000 mi US $200 |
Replaced starter. |
101000 mi US $1400 |
Right front wheel bearing bad, hub replaced $450.00. Actuator for left rear door replaced, $175.00 Parking/emergency brake doesn't hold well- shop "adjusted cable". Brake still doesn't hold well. |
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 |
replace oxygen sensor. |
224000 mi US $200 |
Replace broken sway bar connections. |
239000 mi US $550 |
Replace front wheel hub. |
249000 mi US $1033 |
Replace failed fuel pump & sensor |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
109000 mi US $1000 |
Alignment, was very difficult had to machine parts. Replace door locks. Tires warn unevenly. |
134000 mi US $898 |
suspension repair--don't remember details |
47203 mi US $1154 |
Replace the Wiper motor and BCM (body contorl module) caused by a short in the wiper motor circuit board. Chevy will not warranty. Beyond normal warranty. Dealer mis diagnosed the problem the first time. |
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 |
65000 mi US $450 |
Wipers stayed on Repeat from March 2010. Dealer replaced BCM at that time after misdignosed wiper motor. Again same diagnosis but found out Fuse breaker panel under hood affected by environment. GM did nothing. Not covered by warranty |
77000 mi US $368 |
B/u light & 3rd Brake light not working. Caused by broken wire dealer caused when replaceing either the fuse panel or BCM. Claims that I am responsible because it took to long for me to bring back car. |
86541 mi US $394 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing cartridge. Replaced right front wheel bearing cartridge. |
88575 mi US $297 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing cartridge Replaced left front wheel bearing cartridge |
101000 mi US $100 |
car would not start. Battery dead. Original lasted 4 years. |
114800 mi US $100 |
Right front wheel bearing failed after 1 year service. Mechanic replaced the bearing at no charge. I paid the labor for installation. |
136400 mi US $120 |
Front wheel bearing on right side failed in less than 6 months Replaced with different brand than Timken |
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 |
82000 mi US $550 |
Terrible noise like a semiautomatic gun going off continually. A $2.00 part failed in the HVAC duct controls and cost $500 to tear dashboard apart and replace. |
90000 mi US $125 |
Trunk struts failed for the 4th time! Replaced them again!! |
92000 mi US $125 |
Trunk struts broke again. Told that there is a plastic limiter missing on each hinge. So far, no one can find a pair. |
93000 mi US $220 |
Trunk hinges worn so that trunk moves too far when opening, breaking ends of struts off. |
96000 mi US $1200 |
Could not allign. Repl worn out hubs Big clunks. Sway bar attachments broke off, repl. |
96000 mi US $130 |
rat a tat noise. Replaced bad air mixer motor. This did not fix problem for more than a day. Shop ordered another motor, says it was defective. |
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 |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
37000 mi US $4800 |
total rebuild of trans with heavier chain & cooling system added also temp gage in car.no warning thought I bumped out of gear,totally burnt.chevy did not put heavy enough trans in this car. would not reimburse wanted to put same trans in. |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
110000 mi US $1575 |
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. Dashboard has left me without a speedometer and gas gauge. $850 to replace work not done cannot afford. |
99900 mi US $200 |
A rust spot on the trunk caused by a design flaw in the trim retainer, biting the paint away. Also some owner-caused scratch and dent fixed. |
114000 mi US $999 |
New Tie Rods, Alignment; New Front Wheel Bearings; New Front Brake Pads |
142000 mi US $3300 |
4x Struts, Tie Rods. Preventive: Upper and Lower Hoses, Coolant Flush, Plugs and Wires, Serpentine Belt, Fuel Injection Cleaner. ABS system was malfunctioning. Ft. Wheel Bearing's sensor was the cause (must replace entire bearing), as was the harnessing to the sensors. |
165000 mi US $600 |
Replaced lower control arms, bushings shot, ball joints were ok. Replaced Say bar bushings, one was really deformed. |
184000 mi US $200 |
oil leak at filter housing |
205000 mi US $700 |
Tie-rods worn, front struts (Monroe, one making noise), lower control-arms (ball joints). Not included were 4 new tires. All parts were covered by parts warantee. Feels like a new car. |
55000 mi US $667 |
Replaced rear struts. Right side was broken, left side was replaced as preventative maintenance. |
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. |
115000 mi US $2700 |
Had to replace transmission due to severe slippage. |
138000 mi US $1400 |
crank arm seal and oil pan gasket |
141000 mi US $800 |
crank arm sensor rear window defoggers wire burnt |
194000 mi US $1400 |
Valve cover gasket leaking oil on starter caused starter time die. Replaced valve cover gasket and starter. Transmission jerks when starts from stop and when accelerating. Mechainc replaced transmission line, flushed coolant, and replaced filter. Still occurs, just not as severe or frequent. |
75000 mi US $450 |
replace the water pump, serpentine belt and refill antifreeze. |
81000 mi US $1045 |
Replace both front wheel bearings and hubs. |
Engine not specified
63000 mi US $3200 |
overheated, blown headgasket |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
48000 mi US $1600 |
replaced cabin blower, cooling system fluid, front rotors and pads |
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
27280 mi C $300 |
Replaced right front/rear door window appliques. Reason: degradation of finish caused by environmental elements. |
31120 mi C $1130 |
Water pump and coolant crossover gaskets developed bad leak aand were replaced with all cost paid by owner. |
34100 mi C $400 |
Clunking steering. Replaced internediate steering shaft with modified GM replacement. |
48050 mi C $340 |
Sway bar (factory hollow) broke at crimped end. Replaced with solid larger diameter sway bar to prevent recurance. |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
161000 mi US $1450 |
rebuild transmission |
199575 mi US $600 |
replace front struts |
200800 mi US $250 |
replace power steering pump |
209000 mi US $360 |
replace exhaust pipe and mufflers |
Engine not specified
141500 mi US $1200 |
Cpu under passengers seat front crash sensor |
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
59600 mi US $1700 |
Rack and Pinion Rack, Power Steering Pump and all lines had to be replaced! |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
134000 mi US $1500 |
Speed Sensor on drivers side was replaced |
54000 mi US $475 |
Speedometer broken, replaced gauge cluster. Now works great. |
63500 mi US $600 |
Replaced right rear axle hub as it had gone bad, triggering Service Traction System and ABS lights. Also replaced battery. |
65862 mi US $437 |
Every single light was flickering randomly. Mechanic couldn't replicate problem, but driver's door lock mechanism failed. However, did not fix the problem. |
110000 mi US $217 |
Fan motor was not working. Replaced fan motor. |
115400 mi US $264 |
Speed sensor went bad. Left front wheel bearing replaced. |
134000 mi US $311 |
Serpentine belt replaced Brake fluid flushed. Still running original brake fluid after 134k |
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. |
137000 mi US $1010 |
Replaced the front struts. Replaced right half shaft. |
142000 mi US $540 |
The two rear hubs were replaced as the left had failed, right starting to fail. |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
142000 mi US $1000 |
Catalytic converter replaced. TSB. |
149300 mi US $500 |
The air conditioning stopped working. Had the compressor, lines, and dryer replaced. |
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
36146 mi US $21000 |
Steering wheel control buttons, battery. |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
203000 mi US $1700 |
Repairs made to transmission. Car stopped on the road. Put in to gear and it did not move. |
205000 mi US $650 |
Catylitic converter |
64000 mi US $258 |
This vehicle has dual zone climate control. The control motor for the blend door in the driver's zone was not working, resulting in no heat on the driver's side. |
64000 mi US $100 |
Right front wheel bearing was noisy. |
79000 mi US $2078 |
Transmission slipped, planetary gears and clutches damaged. |
92500 mi US $850 |
RELPLACED 4 STRUTS AND 2 LOWER CONTROL ARMS |
100000 mi US $150 |
RESONATOR REPLACED |
109900 mi US $110 |
replaced left front wheel bearing |
125000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing was shot. It was replaced. |
137000 mi US $3500 |
Catastrophic fire while sitting in parking lot. Engine compartment fire started at battery and totaled car. |
107000 mi US $400 |
Broken rear anti-sway bar needed to be replaced. Replaced leaking transmission hose Replaced radio control buttons on the steering wheel due to their labels being cracked/worn off. |
162000 mi US $600 |
Resonator part of the exhaust system was replaced due to hole in it which made for loud noise. Replacement of front anti-sway bar |
178800 mi US $1500 |
replacement of the a/c system |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
30736 mi US $123 |
BRAKE PULSATION. DIAG AND RESURFACE BOTH FRT ROTORS AT NO CHARGE. SERVICE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES AND REPLACED FRT BRAKE PADS. STILL PULSATE AT 30754 MILES. RESURFACE BOTH REAR ROTORS N/C. RE-BALANCE FRT WHEELS, ALIGNMENT CHECKED OK. |
61000 mi US $250 |
new front and rear brake pads and rotors, normal wear |
72000 mi US $1900 |
lower transmission line replaced-other one replaced as was in the way of replacement 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 |
129000 mi US $2100 |
Head gasket |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
151000 mi US $100 |
Would not shift into second gear and had to replace transmission the accelerator sensor was bad |
113000 mi US $2299 |
I noticed that my car was not accelerating as I wanted it to or it was doing a "catch up" ocassionally when I hit the gas. The jolt with the "catch up" sometimes felt like I was being hit from behind. |
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. Heard metallic squeaking sound from wheel when turning right, went away then eventually became constant hum at highway speeds. Shop found failed driver side front wheel bearing. |
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. |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
110000 mi US $1336 |
Leaking Intake Manifold Gasket Replaced leaking axle boot. Replaced both transmission cooler lines Water and condensation in both headlight assemblies. |
114800 mi US $1456 |
ABS and trac control malfunction - replaced both front wheel hub assemblies. |
119000 mi US $2295 |
Frequent activation of Traction control system for no apparent reason. Barely noticeable rough shifting. Computer diagnostic indicated transmissions problems. Transmission rebuilt. |
122100 mi US $179 |
ABS and Traction Control lights come on |
124000 mi US $1987 |
Oil leak ABS and Traction Control lights come on |
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. Power steering fluid leak Replaced front axel |
140200 mi US $110 |
Oil pressure sending unit cause leaking oil |
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. |
49000 mi US $10000 |
head gasket blown twice was under warranty |
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 |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
108300 mi US $1100 |
Intake leaking coolant. Bad electronics connection with abs system causing abs to activate when it shouldn't. Transmission pressure sensor/ valve bad. Causing rough, improper shifts. Possible issues with traction control caused by this as well. |
115000 mi US $500 |
Abs and traction control not working yet again! TC kicks in on dry pavement. Abs engaged when they should not! 3rd time fixing this. |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
68000 mi US $147 |
The car was making a grinding sound when rolling out of park. The brake fluid turned out to be very worn. The brake lines were flushed and refilled which seems to have fixed the problem. |
69000 mi US $1000 |
The valve body in the transmission is starting to stick, causing the transmission to shift erratically or not at all. Chose not to repair and will probably be getting rid of this vehicle. |
110320 mi C $300 |
Rear wheel bearing worn out - bearing replaced. |
133920 mi C $980 |
Right rear wheel bearing broken, bearing replaced Left rear wheel bearing loose, bearing replaced Front right outer tie rod end very loose, part replaced Both front control arm bushings broken, bushings replaced |
157360 mi C $100 |
A/C wasn't working, recharged. |
161160 mi C $1000 |
Sway bar was broken on one side, replaced. Tie-rod end very loose, replaced Other minor suspension components were loose or worn out, replaced |
164300 mi C $1300 |
Brake lines burst, lines entirely replaced Right front strut severely damaged, left front strut very worn, struts replaced. |
165500 mi C $100 |
A/C not working, diagnosed to be a faulty compressor. |
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 |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
53940 mi C $184 |
Airbag light on, dealer diagnosed drivers seat airbag module needed to be replaced. CEL on, EGR failure, EGR replaced. |
58900 mi C $486 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings |
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. |
107260 mi C $547 |
Passenger side door lock seized up due to disuse. Car was in the shop for three days because door could not be closed and part had to be ordered in. Also performed wheel alignment. |
127100 mi C $350 |
Weak acceleration. Replaced spark plugs and wires. |
131440 mi C $171 |
Replaced four motor mounts and installed new front axle. Replaced original factory battery. Voltage was at ~9V |
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 |