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2002 Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 80 repairs.
2002 Chevrolet Impala engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Chevrolet Impala
Engine not specified
| 294300 mi US $300 |
Muffler needed replaced and another part broke off so more had to be replaced |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Replaced resonator. |
| 106300 mi US $700 |
Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs, wires, valve cover gasket |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 192700 mi US $287 |
New fuel pump |
| 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. |
| 184000 mi US $480 |
Cracked exhaust resonator replaced. |
| 198000 mi | Blown rear headgasket resulting in numerous other repairs. |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Replaced for second time ignition switch - security system does not allow car to start because of defect in ignition system |
| 96000 mi US $650 |
Check engine light on - replaced thermostat. |
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