Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Impala

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Chevrolet Impala problem?

Chart based on 849 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Chevrolet Impala.

Chevrolet Impala suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (24%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 150 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

45000 mi Passenger side rear wheel bearing 
43000 mi

US $375
Replace right rear wheel bearing. 
81000 mi

US $300
Replace wheel bearing left rear. 
154000 mi

US $518
Replace front Hub Assembly 
24980 mi replace rear wheel bearing. 
63000 mi

US $400
replaced worn-out shocks. wheel alignment 
103 mi

US $400
Wheel hub replacement 
84000 mi

US $200
Rear Wheel bearing replaced for second time 

Return to top

2012 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

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

Return to top

2011 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

111000 mi

US $350
Replace worn wheel bearing 

Return to top

2010 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

165000 mi

US $200
Steering rack leaking 

Return to top

2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

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. 

Return to top

2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

188000 mi

US $981
Rack and pinion replaced 

Return to top

2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $1285
Replaced both front wheel bearings Worn parts 
54000 mi

US $600
Wheel hub assembly, front right, for vibration. 
89000 mi

US $600
Tie rod ends worn out, left wheel hub bearings worn out 

Return to top

2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

58000 mi

US $695
Both wheel bearing and stabilizing bar had gone bad. (Mainly from not driving vehicle - seal leaked and eroded. Also oil change and tire rotation. NO REPAIR COMPLETED AT THIS TIME. Will need to drive it more. 
125240 mi

C $350
Struts were leaking on the front so I changed them out myself 
101000 mi

US $1400
Right front wheel bearing bad, hub replaced $450.00. 
224000 mi

US $200
Replace broken sway bar connections. 
228000 mi Front end wouldn't hold alignment. Replace camber adjustment kits, both front wheels. 
239000 mi

US $550
Replace front wheel hub. 
87000 mi Noticed rear wheels didn't seem lined up right. Wheel alignment shop verified, and necessary adjustments were beyond stock ability. Installed magna-cam bolts to correct both rear camber and one rear toe. 
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. 

Return to top

2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

60000 mi

US $250
Bushing failed. 
23000 mi

US $120
It needed a 4 wheel alignment because the dealer found that the tires were wearing a little funny. Needed a rear cam bolt to do the job. 
43000 mi Had tires installed wtih Alignment 1st of December. Started hearing rattling noise. One of screws/bolts loosened to adjust alignment had been left loose, Problem fixed with tightening of all screws/bolts. 
96000 mi

US $1200
Could not allign. Repl worn out hubs Big clunks. Sway bar attachments broke off, repl. 
190000 mi

US $150
brakes done as well as wheel bearing 
83300 mi

US $297
Replaced right front wheel bearing cartridge. 
87300 mi

US $297
Replaced left front wheel bearing cartridge 
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 
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 
133000 mi

US $600
Front Wheel Bearing / Hub Assemblies went bad and had to be replaced. 
149000 mi

US $600
Had to replace complete power steering pump and hoses. All were leaking badly. 
86940 mi

C $390
replaced lf lower ball joint,and lr sway bar link.cost for these items$390.46. 
124620 mi

C $207
replaced lower control arm bushing 
154640 mi dealer replaced right front wheel bearing at no cost as had replaced previously fe.14,2013 at a cost of $311.00 
156860 mi

C $735
replaced rear struts as right rear strut failed. noticed harsh impact from rear of car ,checked car not level . 
162440 mi

C $240
replaced both outer tie rod ends 
65000 mi

US $233
Steering pump needed to be replaced 
99000 mi

US $267
Passenger side front Hub Bearing replaced. 

Return to top

2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

92000 mi Rack & Pinion leaking power steering fluid. It was found there to be a TSB concerning this issue. Parts ordered but researching further with a service department at the dealership to find appropriate action. 
100100 mi

US $250
Corrosion on power steering lines. Replaced power steering hoses/lines. Replaced power steering pump and reservoir. 

Return to top

2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

73000 mi

US $220
replace worn tie rod and did wheel alignment 
37295 mi Intermediate steering shaft. Dealer repaired free of charge, although outside of bumper to bumper warranty. 
109000 mi

US $70
Alignment 
110000 mi

US $237
bad tire wear and shake, replaced tie rod end and wheel bearing hub assembly 
111632 mi

US $493
wheel bearing replace and tie rod end replace 

Return to top

2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

37000 mi

US $300
Faulty Steering Shaft Replaced 
81000 mi

US $1045
Replace both front wheel bearings and hubs. 
29867 mi Steering shaft on the passenger front of the car was making noise. Dealer replaced under warranty. No charge. 
99500 mi

US $125
Noisy while driving, alignment during tire replacement showed tie rod end needed replaced on passenger side. 
114000 mi

US $999
New Tie Rods, Alignment; New Front Wheel Bearings; New Front Brake Pads 
117000 mi

US $1
Intermediate steering shaft was sticking. Internet research 2-hours, spraying teflon wax down the grease hole, 10 min. Problem cured. 
142000 mi

US $3300
4x Struts, Tie Rods. Preventive: Upper and Lower Hoses, Coolant Flush, Plugs and Wires, Serpentine Belt, Fuel Injection Cleaner. 
165000 mi

US $600
Replaced lower control arms, bushings shot, ball joints were ok. Replaced Say bar bushings, one was really deformed. 
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. 
104000 mi

US $170
Stabilizer links broken. (Identified during emissions/safety inspection.) 
115000 mi

US $400
Sway bar (hollow, flattened ends) broken at one end. Replaced with solid sway bar. 
80000 mi

US $750
steering rack replaced due to leaking 
113000 mi

US $140
Front stabilizer bar cracked on passenger side. Grinding noise when going over bumps or turning right. Replaced stabilizer bar. 
55000 mi

US $667
Replaced rear struts. Right side was broken, left side was replaced as preventative maintenance. 

Return to top

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

5000 mi

US $2
Power steering noise, dealership replaced p/s hose under warranty, 1 day later, same hose burst upon startup, spilling p/s fluid all over the driveway and engine compartment. towed back to dealership for same repair again. 

Return to top

2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

106000 mi "Customer Satisfaction" repair. Replaced power steering hose. No problem had been observed, so was preventative.  
31000 mi intermediate steering shaft replaced 
14880 mi Had the tie rod ends prematurely wear (in my opinion) at about 24,000 kms. I treated the car gently, so I thought it was a bit early. GM said it's normal however and that they were getting newer cars with fewer kms in the shop for the same thing. 
34000 mi Intermediate steering shaft clunk 
28000 mi Power steering failed - noticed loud noise when turning wheel, and fluid was leaking under car. Had to keep filling ps reservoir to drive it to dealership. Under warranty, dealer replaced a ps hose and "intermediate steering column." 

Return to top

2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

39000 mi Steering pump excessive noise. Replaced steering pump 
118000 mi

US $524
Power steering hose had a leak which led to the power steering pump failure. 
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. 
35000 mi Power steering pump was failing and was replaced. Tie rods were replaced and the car was realigned. 
39000 mi

US $365
The intermediate shaft was replaced. The grease had "evaporated" out I was told. 

Return to top

2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

199575 mi

US $600
replace front struts 
200800 mi

US $250
replace power steering pump 
158000 mi

US $502
The hub containing the ball bearings broke and the bearings were all over the ground. The front passenger's side axle had to be replaced as well. 
7500 mi Loud engine whine...whine increased/decreased with engine RPM's. Dealer diagnosed as a failure of the power steering pressure hose. Common Impala problem in cold climates. Replaced and repaired per TSB under warranty. 
32000 mi

US $500
Vibration and surging while braking-dealer resurfaced all four rotors. Steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled right-dealer performed four-wheel alignment Knock/clunk in steering column-dealer replaced Intermediate Steering Shaft under warranty. 
87200 mi

US $450
Replace both front control arms w/ ball joints and sway bars with links. 
57000 mi replace power steering hose 
64000 mi

US $400
steering shaft 
124000 mi

US $60
the right outer tie rod end was found to be worn, ordered a new one and installed it. 
45260 mi

C $800
steering shaft was replaced 

Return to top

2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

137000 mi Traction failure 
59600 mi

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

Return to top

2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

137000 mi

US $1010
Replaced the front struts. 
142000 mi

US $540
The two rear hubs were replaced as the left had failed, right starting to fail. 

Return to top

2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

185000 mi

US $400
tie rod replaced 
34555 mi

US $288
Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft 

Return to top

2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

107000 mi

US $400
Broken rear anti-sway bar needed to be replaced. 
162000 mi

US $600
Replacement of front anti-sway bar 
64000 mi

US $100
Right front wheel bearing was noisy. 
92500 mi

US $850
RELPLACED 4 STRUTS AND 2 LOWER CONTROL ARMS 
109900 mi

US $110
replaced left front wheel bearing 
117000 mi Replaced passenger side tie-rod end. 
46000 mi

US $300
replaced both front wheel bearings 
78000 mi

US $140
needed alignment so I took it to shop. Shop said it needed wheel bearing and tie rod end. He wanted $608.00 so I said I'll do it myself. I bought moog parts for $140.00 and installed in less than 2 hours and returned it to alignment shop. 
125000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing was shot. It was replaced. 
36000 mi Front right hub replaced 

Return to top

2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

189100 mi

C $250
Front driver side wheel bearing replaced because of noise. Unfortunately was not the cause of the noise. 
25672 mi DEALER LUBED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PER TECHNICAL BULLETIN 
220000 mi

US $165
Replaced wheel hubs on front - the one on the passenger side was under warranty from last yr. Third time now since buying vehicle on the passenger side -least it was still under warranty 
30000 mi

US $125
Two tie rod ends. 
39000 mi

US $78
left front wheel bearing rusted from the back side and went bad. 
41000 mi

US $301
sway bar connection rusted and broke off. causing loud thumping noise. 
79500 mi

US $280
Worn rear wheel bearing. Both rear hubs replaced. $280. 
97800 mi

US $600
Struts all four corners. Rear rotors replaced. 

Return to top

2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

91000 mi

US $583
Front strut assembly worn - new front struts installed. 
93000 mi Steering whine: Coolant level was low. Refilled coolant, steering rack has a leak.  
102000 mi Update: steering leak never reappeared. 
87000 mi

US $200
Worn tie rod. Replaced Aligned 
209000 mi

US $150
Replaced wheel bearing/sensor and cable. 
158720 mi

C $95
Loose wheel bearing. Replaced hub. 
210660 mi

C $180
Loud noise coming from front, increasing with speed. Replaced both front hubs (one was a lot worse than the other but decided to do both just in case). 
75120 mi The struts are also pretty loose and we are living with that for the moment as well. 

Return to top

2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

206000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings on both front wheels needed replacing. The left had much more wear than the right. 
143200 mi

US $490
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. 
112000 mi

US $550
Both front wheel bearings were replaced for the second time. First replacement occurred at approximately 65,000 miles. 
98000 mi

US $300
During routine oil change, broken stabilizer link was found and replaced on driver's side front tire. 
93000 mi

US $600
Front stabilizer bar was broken in half 
114695 mi

US $370
At 30mph rear of car was shaking dangerously. Rear lateral bar was replaced on right rear wheel. 

Return to top

2003 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo

Engine not specified

234000 mi

US $90
Had previously had bearings replaced 2 times previously, but they only lasted 10k on average. Replaced with name-brand, American made bearings, and all is right with the world. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

136000 mi

US $1173
Power steering fluid leak 
125000 mi

US $600
Front struts and springs 
69000 mi The steering was cracking every time I would turn a corner. 
68000 mi

US $550
I brought the car to have tires installed and an alignment. They found a worn drivers side tie rod and both front wheel bearing packs worn out. These bearings are supposed to last for the life of the vehicle. Totally unacceptible!Not under warrantee. 
116560 mi

C $200
FRONT BEARINGS - 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS 
116000 mi

US $500
replaced lower control arms 
114300 mi

US $200
Front hubs/wheel-bearings were bad. Replaced wheel bearings. Sway bar link bad on front driver's side. Replaced both driver's and passenger's side links. 
125000 mi Original struts need replacement. 

Return to top

2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

96800 mi

US $650
Replaced lower control arm bushings due to thump under car. 
179500 mi

US $150
Discovered front driver-side coil spring was broken, and the car was slightly lowered on that side as a result. Replaced entire strut. Front passenger-side coil spring had hopped the seat as well, replaced around the same time.  
184000 mi

US $480
Both rear struts replaced because of broken coil springs. Front left outer tie rod end worn and replaced as well. 
101000 mi

US $648
SLOPPY SUSPENSION AND RIDE REPLACE COMPLETE STRUT UNITS AT FOUR CORNERS 

Return to top

2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

171200 mi

US $345
Left front wheel bearing and outer tie rod replaced. However, repairman damaged the CV boot when doing the repair (I discovered the damage next day & convinced shop to repair...free of charge.) 
98000 mi

US $100
I have always had a like push from the rear. I took it to dealership and they found nothing. When having it in the shop having it checked out because tires were wearing quite often from the inside they noticed the bar in the rear was bent. 
100000 mi

US $200
when fixing the abs on front noticed that the bearings casing was broke 
99000 mi Driver side front wheel squealing - likely bad wheel hub. 

Return to top

2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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 
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
Right front strut severely damaged, left front strut very worn, struts replaced. 
62000 mi Wheel bearing seals were out on two wheels. The dealership decided to replace the bearings. 

Return to top

2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

164300 mi

US $700
Wheel bearings (Both sides) 

Return to top

2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

58900 mi

C $486
Replaced lower control arm bushings 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Chevrolet Impala problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.