2003 Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Impala 2003

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2003 Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (3%)

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2003 Chevrolet Impala suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chevrolet Impala

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. 

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2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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). 
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 
75120 mi The struts are also pretty loose and we are living with that for the moment as well. 
209000 mi

US $150
Replaced wheel bearing/sensor and cable. 

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2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $300
During routine oil change, broken stabilizer link was found and replaced on driver's side front tire. 
112000 mi

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

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2003 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems

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