2002 Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Impala 2002

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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%)

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2002 Chevrolet Impala suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (42%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

136000 mi

US $1173
Power steering fluid leak 
69000 mi The steering was cracking every time I would turn a corner. 
116000 mi

US $500
replaced lower control arms 
125000 mi

US $600
Front struts and springs 
116560 mi

C $200
FRONT BEARINGS - 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS 
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. 
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. 

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2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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 
89300 mi

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

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2002 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems

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