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Chevrolet Impala Reliability through December 31, 2012
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2011 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Car defaulted to safe mode. The fuel injector control and the injectors were replaced under warranty. | |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 45 | Replaced door actuator due to clicking noise. Door actuator failed again within 30 days. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | replaced head gaskets, rack and pinion and oil pan gasket | |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 101000 | 1400 | Right front wheel bearing bad, hub replaced $450.00. Actuator for left rear door replaced, $175.00 Parking/emergency brake doesn't hold well- shop "adjusted cable". Brake still doesn't hold well. |
| Jul | 2011 | 141000 | 370 | Leaking coolant, replaced "cross over" gaskets.Note, all 07 & 08 Impalas have major rear suspension problem, ruins rear tires. Class action suit, see USA Today, 7/06/11, page 4B. |
| Oct | 2011 | 148000 | 450 | check engine light came on again replace solenoid in evaporation tank. replace oxygen sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 217000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Purchased new. Overhead console eyeglass holder compartment latch broken, power steering fluid low, air in four tires low, washer fluid reservoir almost empty. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Air bag system malfunctioned requiring wiring repair. Dual-zone HVAC repaired according to a campaign to fix system (Instrument panel cluster reprogramed). | |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Driver seat bottom cushion cover replaced because leather cover was separating. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Left front door lock actuator latch assembly replaced because door would not lock/unlock with remote or using door switch. | |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | A/C odor foul - afterblow module kit installed by dealer per TSB. Broken right front seat lumbar adjustor replaced. Erratic cruise control system repaired by reprogramming the car's computer. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Engine crankshaft seal leaking oil. Power steering return line leaking fluid. Both repaired by dealer under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | "Service Air Bag" warning + chime activated. Right front seat belt assembly replaced due to defective pre-tensioner (no accident/damage). | |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | While driving with a/c on low fan speed, fan speed would change to high speed for 8-10 seconds, then return to low speed. Dealer stated they could find "no codes". No repair performed. Problem continues. | |
| Jul | 2010 | 26500 | 40 | Brake pulsation and tire shimmy. Rotors machined and tires balanced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitor System not functioning correctly - incorrect tire pressure displayed. Compass would not hold calibration. Driver door outside handle replaced (broken). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| May | 2010 | 65 | Turned front rotors & four wheel alignment | |
| Aug | 2010 | 64500 | 103 | Replaced warped brake rotors and pads |
| Jul | 2011 | 82000 | 20 | Warped rotors again |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | trunk struts replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 45000 | 80 | Could not close trunk- both struts broken, 2nd time this happened. Replaced with 3rd party struts, slightly longer than GM's. |
| Apr | 2012 | 56000 | 128 | Emissions error, fuel system. Replaced gas cap again with new one. |
| Jun | 2012 | 57000 | 130 | emissions error, diagnostics, replaced fuel cap AGAIN |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Passenger side locking mechanism needed replacement |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Tire pressure monitoring system and key fob transmitter. Repaired under bumper to bumper warranty. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Intermediate steering shaft. Dealer repaired free of charge, although outside of bumper to bumper warranty. | |
| Mar | 2010 | 155 | Transmission cooler line (lower). Not included in powertrain warranty, cost of repair paid by owner. | |
| May | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Leaking crankshaft timing cover seal, repair performed under powertrain warranty. |
| Jul | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | Coolant Crossover Gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 52000 | 0 | Gear shift would not come out of Park. Removed console,found broken black wire to shifter solenoid connector, removed contact from connector and resoldered wire. Reinstalled console. Repair complete. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 100300 | 200 | Water pump replaced at 99,700 miles, 300 miles away from the 100K warantee expiration. Performed by dealership. A rust spot on the trunk caused by a design flaw in the trim retainer, biting the paint away. Also some owner-caused scratch and dent fixed. |
| Sep | 2011 | 112000 | 100 | The 3rd set of rotors warped again and were replaced with a set with a lifetime guarrantee. |
| Oct | 2011 | 114000 | 999 | New Tie Rods, Alignment; New Front Wheel Bearings; New Front Brake Pads |
| Jan | 2012 | 117000 | 1 | Intermediate steering shaft was sticking. Internet research 2-hours, spraying teflon wax down the grease hole, 10 min. Problem cured. |
| Jan | 2013 | 136700 | 0 | Getting intermittent fails from the front wheel speed sensors which are within the bearing assembly. Re-connected electrical connectors with dielectric grease within. |
| Apr | 2013 | 142000 | 3300 | 4x Struts, Tie Rods. Preventive: Upper and Lower Hoses, Coolant Flush, Plugs and Wires, Serpentine Belt, Fuel Injection Cleaner. ABS system was malfunctioning. Ft. Wheel Bearing's sensor was the cause (must replace entire bearing), as was the harnessing to the sensors. |
| Chevrolet Impala in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Antifreeze bubbles violently after street traffic driving with AC on. Antifreeze is going low in a week. Warning lights flash and info- panel says turn off air conditioning. Not fixed - Antifreeze still goes low too fast when using Air Cond Left the car two days. Problem could not be duplicated. I was given instructions on how/when to add antifreeze. Antifreeze is disappearing. I guess due to violent bubbling after driving in street traffic with air conditioning on. |
| Jul | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Antifreeze disappearing. |
| Oct | 2011 | 49000 | 0 | Check Engine Light and Runs Rough. Found Intake Valve Seat on Cylinder 5 dropped. Piston was gouged&broken. Head Gouged & Valve Damaged. Cylinder Wall scored with gouges. Instructed to replace engine Assembly under 5year 100,000 warranty Automatic Transmission Leak noticed by mechanic on earlier visits. Since engine assembly was replaced under warranty, I requested transmission flush and repair leak. Two fittings were replaced for $8.20 and $20.54 - Total cost was $350. |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | remote control receiver was replaced | |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | leak in cabin | |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | leak in cabin | |
| Jan | 2008 | 14700 | 0 | Placed car under lemon law prior to fourth repair of leak. Factory sent to another dealer who identified that sunroof water tray was never drilled where hose fits onto fitting. They removed sunroof, drilled the hole and hopefully this will correct problem |
| Sep | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | intermediate steering shaft replaced |
| Dec | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Transmission was intermittently slipping. Shop replaced leak in supply lines |
| Apr | 2011 | 48000 | 1600 | replaced cabin blower, cooling system fluid, front rotors and pads |
| Sep | 2011 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | Steering pump excessive noise. Replaced steering pump |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 38000 | 900 | Check engine light on (then off, then back on) plus sporadic warnings to tighten gas-cap - which was tight! Needed new sensor(s) . Replaced Remote Key-Less Entry receiver and keyfobs. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | Power steering pump was failing and was replaced. Head gasket was leaking not allowing hot air to blow and defrost the windshield. Tie rods were replaced and the car was realigned. |
| Apr | 2008 | 39000 | 365 | The intermediate shaft was replaced. The grease had "evaporated" out I was told. |
| Mar | 2010 | 63000 | 209 | Tire pressure sensor |
| May | 2010 | 65700 | 30 | Cooling line fitting. |
| Sep | 2010 | 70000 | 375 | Water pump replaced. Serpintine belt replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 77000 | 250 | Thermostat replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | 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. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Vibration/rattle in driver's side dashboard. Removed dash "endcap". Tightened all visible screws and bolts. Replaced "endcap". Vibration/rattle signficantly reduced. |
| Aug | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Driver's side exterior B-Pillar trim pieces (appliques) delaminating/discoloring. Dealer stated they will look at and confirm it is a workmanship issue and possibly replace under warranty. No immediate action taken at this point. |
| Oct | 2008 | 32500 | 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. |
| Nov | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Car experienced massive coolant loss. Noticed coolant covering engine and underside of hood. Saw Dex-cool running down the back of the fan/radiator. Dealer pressure tested cooling system and replaced water pump under warranty. Seems OK after repair. |
| Jun | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Prominent buzz coming from driver's side dash. Inserted packing foam into gap between dash and a-pillar. Buzz eliminated. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Lube/grease Steering shaft to repair a clunking noise(rattle)when driving straight over small pavement bumps at low speeds | |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 475 | Speedometer broken, replaced gauge cluster. Now works great. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 600 | Replaced right rear axle hub as it had gone bad, triggering Service Traction System and ABS lights. Also replaced battery. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 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 | 1038 | Replaced transmission valve body. | |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Bad serpentine belt. Covered under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 288 | Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | Tightened battery terminals to stop "Security" message. | |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 64000 | 258 | This vehicle has dual zone climate control. The control motor for the blend door in the driver's zone was not working, resulting in no heat on the driver's side. |
| Apr | 2009 | 64000 | 100 | Right front wheel bearing was noisy. |
| Jul | 2010 | 79000 | 2078 | Transmission slipped, planetary gears and clutches damaged. |
| Jul | 2011 | 93300 | 850 | RELPLACED 4 STRUTS AND 2 LOWER CONTROL ARMS |
| Oct | 2011 | 100000 | 150 | RESONATOR REPLACED |
| May | 2012 | 111000 | 110 | replaced left front wheel bearing |
| Jun | 2012 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Front right hub replaced | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Driver's side mirror motor died. Mirror replaced. Steering tie rods repacked with grease making knocking noise. 2 twice within 18 months. Acuator for the door locks died, replaced. Brake rotors resurfaced due to warping. Brake job at 16,000 miles. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 93000 | 0 | Replaced transmission. |
| Aug | 2009 | 94000 | 0 | Bad fuel injector. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 500 | This car needed a major tune up right after the warrantee expired. This included spark plugs and wires, as well as clean out of the throttle body. In addition, while changing the spark plugs, the place where the plug goes in needed to be rethreaded due t | |
| Jan | 2009 | 52000 | 850 | Auto needed new rotors on all wheels. |
| Feb | 2010 | 64300 | 400 | Car needed new coolant hoses and a transmission flush. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 76000 | 450 | Problem with Dexcool gelling, went in for flush noticed that water pump had evidence of leaking. R&R water pump and thermostat while having complete system flush to get rid of gelled dexcool. Check engine light, code leaky fuel vapor system. Diagnosed as possibly due to aftermarket locking gas cap. |
| Jan | 2011 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 0 | LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR REAR DEFROSTER. PUSHED CLIP TIGHT MYSELF AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. | |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE BOTH REAR BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO HEAVY DELAMINATION, NEC TO REPLACE PADS DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR. REPLACED ONE REAR LEFT BRAKE HUB DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUN OUT. COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | DEALER LUBED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PER TECHNICAL BULLETIN | |
| Jun | 2007 | 123 | BRAKE PULSATION. DIAG AND RESURFACE BOTH FRT ROTORS AT NO CHARGE. SERVICE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES AND REPLACED FRT BRAKE PADS. STILL PULSATE AT 30754 MILES. RESURFACE BOTH REAR ROTORS N/C. RE-BALANCE FRT WHEELS, ALIGNMENT CHECKED OK. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 8 | HEAVY WATER ACCUMULATION FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR AREA UNDER GLOVE BOX-REPLACED CABIN AIR FILTER DEFLECTOR STRIP MYSELF. GM PART IS 10388810. CABIN AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED AT 8000 MILES AND 30180 MILES. FILTER COST $28.90. FRAM # C25245 | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Lower transmission cooler line slight leaking from pressed crimped metal end near rubber hose end. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 59000 | 250 | new front and rear brake pads and rotors, normal wear |
| Oct | 2010 | 71000 | 1900 | replaced lower radiator hose, antifreeze flushed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 113000 | 2299 | I noticed that my car was not accelerating as I wanted it to or it was doing a "catch up" ocassionally when I hit the gas. The jolt with the "catch up" sometimes felt like I was being hit from behind. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 134000 | 50 | Catalytic converter replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 153000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 244 | Horn was going off when starting the car. The BCM was found to be at fault, but replacement was expensive. A less costly fix was made to disable the wire from the BCM to the horn relay, making the horn inoperative except from the steering wheel. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 619 | ABS sensor in left front hub assembly was shorting out causing the ABS warning light to stay on and the traction control to engage at times for no reason. Replaced the hub assembly. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Fuel filter changed and fuel injectors cleaned. Catalytic convertor replaced under warranty. It was likely fouled due to other contributing problems and set the check engine light on. | |
| Sep | 2010 | 85560 | 460 | Replacement of several small light bulbs inside dash components, including radio, HVAC controls and steering wheel cruise control. |
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 133000 | 2225 | Purchased car with CEL on, would not pass NYS inspection. Replaced 2 O2 sensors, plugs/wires. Replaced Catalytic Converter. Also repaired coolant leak caused by intake manifold and hoses. New thermostat, fuel filter, oil change, new tires. |
| Oct | 2011 | 143000 | 490 | Observed coolant under hood and coolant loss. Shop found water pump was leaking. 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. |
| Feb | 2012 | 144700 | 450 | Hole in exhaust pipe after catalytic converter, exhaust very loud. Entire exhaust system after cat replaced. Check engine light (MIL) on. Shop replaced catalytic converter under part warranty and reset computer, MIL has remained off. No parts or labor charge for this repair. |
| May | 2012 | 146500 | 55 | Fuel filter seeping, shop would not perform welding without first replacing filter. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Impala in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 35000 | 126 | Replaced canister purge solenoid. Was also told steering column flex coupling (intermediate shaft) should be replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 35000 | 250 | Had another sensor replaced. Check engine came on again after 2 days. Had another sensor replaced. Do not have paperwork with me but it had something to do with gas. Check engine light has not come on since. |
| Sep | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 115320 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 116560 | 200 | FRONT BEARINGS - 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 79300 | 300 | windshield crack from flex |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 78000 | 550 | Replaced for second time ignition switch - security system does not allow car to start because of defect in ignition system |
| Jan | 2011 | 89700 | 650 | Check engine light on - replaced thermostat. Replaced lower control arm bushings due to thump under car. |
| Dec | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 101000 | 648 | SLOPPY SUSPENSION AND RIDE REPLACE COMPLETE STRUT UNITS AT FOUR CORNERS |
| Apr | 2012 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 800 | replace faulty gasket | |
| Mar | 2010 | 137640 | 100 | replace resonator |
| Jun | 2010 | 146320 | 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 |
| Jul | 2010 | 146320 | 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 |
| Aug | 2010 | 147520 | 170 | replaced coil pack plugs and wires |
| Apr | 2011 | 161200 | 1300 | would not start told it was ignition then BCM. |
| Oct | 2011 | 167400 | 0 | transmission totally burned out in September |
2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 93000 | 250 | Car stalled randomly, sometimes while driving 40 mph, sometimes after accelerating from a stop. Mechanic replaced the Crankshaft Sensor after experiencing the issue and pulling the codes. |
| Jul | 2011 | 99000 | 0 | Driver side front wheel squealing - likely bad wheel hub. ABS/Traction light illuminates. A/C only blows hot air. Drivers door window won't go up. And my blinker was out, so I got pulled over...good times. As you can imagine, the trade in value was painfully low. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 108700 | 1100 | Intake leaking coolant. Bad electronics connection with abs system causing abs to activate when it shouldn't. Transmission pressure sensor/ valve bad. Causing rough, improper shifts. Possible issues with traction control caused by this as well. |
| Jul | 2011 | 115000 | 500 | Abs and traction control not working yet again! TC kicks in on dry pavement. Abs engaged when they should not! 3rd time fixing this. |
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 71920 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 72540 | 638 | Brakes. One front rotor, two rear rotors, one rear pad, and two rear calipers. |
| Jan | 2011 | 72540 | 250 | Front brake line was leaking so a new replacement was installed. Unfortunately, a very difficult one to replace so a high labour charge. |
| Mar | 2011 | 72540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 110320 | 300 | Rear wheel bearing worn out - bearing replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 133920 | 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 |
2001 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Impala in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 307000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 310000 | 90 | Replace o rings on transmission Cooling lines. |
| Dec | 2010 | 310000 | 0 | The intake plenum exploded and the engine caught fire at 321,000 miles. |
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | Replaced BCM, PCM, Passlock sensor, key cylinder, and still did not fix no crank issues. | |
| May | 2011 | 100000 | 2475 | Passlock issues that still are plaguing the car. Passlock issues; replaced BCM, Pssslock sensor, ignition switch, and key cylinder. Replaced BCM (again) and PCM. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 115000 | 640 | Oil pan gasket replacement. |
| Jan | 2013 | 117000 | 1400 | Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. Valve cover gaskets |
| Chevrolet Impala in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 126000 | 300 | a/c compressor went out |
| Chevrolet Impala in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 116000 | 430 | Passenger transaxle seal |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 48980 | 348 | Coolant crossover pipe Gaskets replaced $78 for parts $270 for labour. |
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Impala in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2001 | 0 | Purchased vehicle | |
| Feb | 2003 | 500 | CEL on, EGR failure, EGR replaced. Airbag light on, dealer diagnosed drivers seat airbag module needed to be replaced. | |
| Jul | 2003 | 486 | Replaced lower control arm bushings | |
| Nov | 2004 | 1113 | Low coolant light on, dealer diagnosed lower intake manifold gasket failure. Replaced gasket, coolant, oil, and low coolant level sensor. Years later I received a $400 class action settlement for this issue. | |
| Mar | 2006 | 547 | Passenger side door lock seized up due to disuse. Car was in the shop for three days because door could not be closed and part had to be ordered in. Also performed wheel alignment. | |
| May | 2007 | 350 | Weak acceleration. Replaced spark plugs and wires. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 1005 | Replaced original factory battery. Voltage was at ~9V Replaced four motor mounts and installed new front axle. | |
| May | 2009 | 57 | Air conditioning failed, coolant leak. Estimated $900 to repair. We didn't bother fixing it and have continued to drive the vehicle without A/C ever since. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 462 | Replaced original factory exhaust pipe. Muffler was fine but had to be replaced because the mechanic couldn't find or make a part to mate it with the new exhaust. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 232 | Original thermostat replaced because engine wouldn't get up to temperature. Hose clamp replaced two days later. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 350 | Replaced EGR valve | |
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