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2005 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Impala in Connecticut, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2014
Nov 2013

59600 mi

US $1700
Rack and Pinion Rack, Power Steering Pump and all lines had to be replaced! 

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2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Impala in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2015
Apr 2014

141500 mi

US $1200
Cpu under passengers seat front crash sensor 
Jan 2015

137000 mi
Traction failure 
Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
Mar 2015

139000 mi

US $500
Car quits upon starting, replaced throttle position sensor. Problem persists. 
Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

134000 mi

US $1500
Speed Sensor on drivers side was replaced 
Chevrolet Impala in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

171000 mi
Head gasket 
Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Nov 2016
Mar 2010

54000 mi

US $475
Speedometer broken, replaced gauge cluster. Now works great. 
Oct 2010

63500 mi

US $600
Replaced right rear axle hub as it had gone bad, triggering Service Traction System and ABS lights. Also replaced battery. 
Dec 2010

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. 
Mar 2012

88429 mi

US $1037
Replaced transmission valve body. 
Jun 2013

102000 mi

US $43
Exhaust resonator was replaced 
Jun 2014

110000 mi

US $217
Fan motor was not working. Replaced fan motor. 
Nov 2014

115400 mi

US $264
Speed sensor went bad. Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
Feb 2016

134000 mi

US $311
Serpentine belt replaced Brake fluid flushed. Still running original brake fluid after 134k 
Apr 2016

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. 
Jun 2016

137000 mi

US $1010
Replaced the front struts. Replaced right half shaft. 
Nov 2016

142000 mi

US $540
The two rear hubs were replaced as the left had failed, right starting to fail. 
Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2013

74000 mi

US $250
temperature gauge not working- replaced sensor and thermostat. 
Feb 2014

75700 mi

US $175
Water pump leaking- replaced 
Aug 2014

82600 mi

US $60
heater not blowing hot, coolant flushed, heater core backflushed and replaced dexcool with universal coolant 
Nov 2014

87000 mi

US $275
Replaced heater core- flushing did not resolve no heat problem, only lasted for a short time. Heater core plugged. 
Feb 2016

108000 mi
Replace starter Replace cooling lines from transmission to radiator 
Mar 2016

110000 mi

US $350
Oil pan gasket leaking- replaced 
Nov 2016

117300 mi

US $615
Intake manifold gasket leaking, plastic elbows by intake manifold leaking 
Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Oct 2017
Jan 2016

C $600
Heater fan stopped working - took several days to access and replace 

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2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Impala in Missouri, United States
Jul 2013 - Mar 2016
Jun 2014

142000 mi

US $1000
Catalytic converter replaced. TSB. 
Apr 2015

149300 mi

US $500
The air conditioning stopped working. Had the compressor, lines, and dryer replaced. 
Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2015
Aug 2011

55625 mi
Tightened battery terminals to stop "Security" message. 
May 2013

73000 mi

US $51
Replaced leaking fuel pressure regulator. 
Aug 2013

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. 
Chevrolet Impala in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

185000 mi

US $400
tie rod replaced fuel regulator leaking serpentine belt replaced 
Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
Nov 2014

150000 mi

US $75
Fuel filter was replaced Blower motor replaced 
Apr 2015

155000 mi

US $160
Harmonic Balancer and Serpentine Belt replaced. 
Chevrolet Impala in Florida, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2006

25000 mi
Bad serpentine belt. Covered under warranty. 
Jan 2010

34555 mi

US $288
Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft 

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2005 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Impala in Missouri, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

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. 

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