2002 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Impala Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
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.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | 13 Impala / Monte Carlos, 8.4 months of data per Impala / Monte Carlo, average 127800 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Impala / Monte Carlos, 8.4 months of data per Impala / Monte Carlo, average 127800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 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 |
| Jul | 2011 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 123500 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 128000 | 0 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 132000 | 0 | Seatbelt light comes on at odd times. I have not fixed this and do not intend to. It seems to be ok if I push the seatbelt in. Driver's side lock cylinder refused to turn with a key (although I could unlock from other side) maybe because of cold, low humidity or possibly due to wear. I didn't fix it and after a few days it started working again. |
| May | 2012 | 135300 | 80 | Replaced radiator fan due to fan no longer working. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | 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. Water pump & hoses replaced while torn down to replace cracked plastic pipe from intake manifold to belt tensioner assembly & valve cover gaskets. |
| Jun | 2012 | 83000 | 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. |
| Nov | 2012 | 85000 | 50 | ABS light on. Found to be short in wiring harness to right front wheel speed sensor. Purchased new section of wiring harness that goes from right front wheel speed sensor & spliced into main wiring harness. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 500 | Replaced resonator. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 45 | Replaced hazard switch Window regulator replacement (driver's side, front) | |
| Oct | 2012 | 106700 | 700 | Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs, wires, valve cover gasket |
| Dec | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 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. | |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 800 | Both headlights have severe condensation. To pass inspection they needed to be clear - headlamp assembly was $400 ea. Instead we took them apart, wiped them out, and passed insp. Since then they are fogged over again. Lame! | |
| Apr | 2009 | 10 | Blown fuses to the 12V outlets front and back. DIY replacement. | |
| May | 2009 | 85 | replaced right axle (CV joint) Cost is part only - labor was DIY. | |
| Chevrolet Impala in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 125000 | 600 | Front struts and springs |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Impala in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 48000 | 520 | replaced upper intake gasket, flushed dexcool out |
| Jun | 2011 | 49000 | 150 | I HAD TO REPLACE BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS |
| Jul | 2012 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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 Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 110000 | 1336 | Leaking Intake Manifold Gasket Replaced leaking axle boot. Replaced both transmission cooler lines Water and condensation in both headlight assemblies. |
| Apr | 2011 | 115000 | 1456 | ABS and trac control malfunction - replaced both front wheel hub assemblies. |
| Aug | 2011 | 119000 | 2295 | Frequent activation of Traction control system for no apparent reason. Barely noticeable rough shifting. Computer diagnostic indicated transmissions problems. Transmission rebuilt. |
| Feb | 2012 | 122300 | 179 | ABS and Traction Control lights come on |
| Apr | 2012 | 124000 | 1987 | Oil leak ABS and Traction Control lights come on |
| Jul | 2012 | 126700 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | 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 Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| Chevrolet Impala in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2005 | 10000 | head gasket blown twice was under warranty | |
| 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 York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 174000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 180000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 184000 | 480 | Both rear struts replaced because of broken coil springs. Front left outer tie rod end worn and replaced as well. Cracked exhaust resonator replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 194000 | 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 Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 77500 | 500 | Wiper does not home correctly, ends in vertical position |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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