

Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (48%)
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
45867 mi | Wouldn't start, Whiteman's performed :20 Multipoint Inspection, couldn't find any problems, could not duplicate starting issue. They did fix trunk that wouldn't open, said it was caused by "improper close" what ever that means...just stupid! |
46000 mi | Wouldn't start |
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
26942 mi | The sensors for all the lane departure, front camera, rear camera and cruise control not working and needed two rear modules and a fuse. |
196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
43090 mi C $113 |
side impact sensor malfunction |
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
32000 mi | Front Camera problem |
40000 mi US $400 |
Front passenger side headlight. $250 just for the bulb! |
23000 mi | Radio not hold presets, nav , phone,poor voice recognition slow operation. Software upgrade installed with difficulty, but successfully. |
54800 mi US $92 |
Both headlamps failed within one week - talk about planned obsolescence!!! LOL |
114000 mi US $650 |
computer sensor that detects cars in blind spot area - in this case the drivers side sensor failed. |
27280 mi | Front and rear turn signal bulbs. |
24500 mi | Had several minor problems with Driver Information Center resolved. The dealer updated the software to latest versions and that fixed minor bugs. |
25700 mi | Trunk would open on own sporadically from key fob in pocket being accidentally activated. Dealer reprogrammed Body Control Module to require 2 second push of trunk open button on key FOB. |
46000 mi US $250 |
Rodent damage in engine compartment required several wiring repairs |
10540 mi | Window regulator left front door broke , window would not go up to a closed position . |
36000 mi | Bad smell from ventilation W/S defrost vent on driver's side - no air flow |
45000 mi | Car failed to start even tho battery had full charge. Alternator over-charging. Info screen went blank |
27000 mi | The Front Right Door Speaker Was Replaced |
195-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
13700 mi | Blue tooth problems. |
20000 mi | Sensor malfunction on the drivers side seat. |
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
96000 mi US $20 |
Blend door actuator failed. Part replaced by owner using basic hand tools. |
149000 mi US $20 |
Blend door actuator failed - replaced with new unit. |
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
162000 mi US $350 |
new starter |
36000 mi US $335 |
2 AC actuators in the dash were worn-out (a known problem with these vehicles, probably to supplier issues) and making a loud clicking noise anytime I turned the AC ON. Dealership diagnosed both as defective but replaced only one, saying the second one tested Ok during repairs. I picked up the car and the second actuator started clicking less than one mile from the dealership. It took another trip and a couple days at the dealership to get it replaced. GM covered repairs in full. 2 AC actuators in the dash were worn-out (a known problem with these vehicles, probably to supplier issues) and making a loud clicking noise anytime I turned the AC ON. Dealership diagnosed both as defective but replaced only one, saying the second one tested Ok during repairs. I picked up the car and the second actuator started clicking less than one mile from the dealership. It took another trip and a couple days at the dealership to get it replaced. GM covered repairs in full. |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
45000 mi US $450 |
I was driving the car when the engine charging system failure message came up on the screen. I then took the car to get checked and had to replace the alternator |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
122140 mi C $90 |
Replace AC actuators by myself |
124000 mi C $280 |
Power Windows Switch broken, replaced |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
62280 mi C $80 |
tire pressure monitor dash light on for left front tire |
66960 mi C $88 |
air bag light stays on and" service air bag" indicator on . tech found code for passenger seatbelt pretensioner repair estimate $409 to replace part. Light for air bag intermittent has not come on since visit to dealer, in my opinion may be only loose wiring under passenger seat caused from seat adjustment. |
156656 mi US $71 |
Headlight |
54000 mi US $135 |
AIR INTAKE MOTOR FOR HVAC WAS CLICKING LOUDLY AND METHODICALLY (2-4 TIMES PER SECOND) MOTOR REPLACED |
125000 mi US $45 |
Replaced door actuator due to clicking noise. Door actuator failed again within 30 days. |
Engine not specified
76000 mi US $100 |
A relay for the A/C was malfunctioning. |
73000 mi US $120 |
Passenger side back door lock wouldn't operate, only could work it manually- replaced the solenoid. |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
78000 mi | Air conditioning interior flapper door (inside/outside air flap) actuator failed. |
168000 mi US $10 |
Replaced fuse for the rear window defroster |
193000 mi US $911 |
Battery leaked, needed both positive and negative battery cables, new battery and clean up of acid spill on car |
201000 mi | Tire Pressure sensor needed to be replaced |
67500 mi | alternator failed |
68700 mi US $800 |
routine maint and had to have A/C motors for vents replaced |
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
77500 mi C $900 |
Alternator went had to order one out of the U.S.A. prices was horrible $700 for the part, 80 to ship it 125 to instasl (no bad as they did scan of system as well ) took 3 days to get parts |
128740 mi | Electric locks not always opening all doors different doors |
178560 mi C $75 |
3 door locks quit working took a chance and bought used electric door locks from pick a part so far so good |
101000 mi US $1400 |
Actuator for left rear door replaced, $175.00 |
32924 mi | Heater blowing cold air, thermostat replaced. |
80000 mi US $334 |
Replaced two power door locks (passenger front and driver rear). Replaced power mirror switch. |
89300 mi US $1066 |
Air conditioning compressor failure. $1,066 A/C compressor failure. Replaced compressor and orifice tube, flushed system. |
198000 mi US $200 |
Replaced starter. |
99000 mi US $300 |
Door locking system |
999 mi | Air bag system malfunctioned requiring wiring repair. Dual-zone HVAC repaired according to a campaign to fix system (Instrument panel cluster reprogramed). |
15801 mi | Left front door lock actuator latch assembly replaced because door would not lock/unlock with remote or using door switch. |
19030 mi | 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. |
21555 mi | "Service Air Bag" warning + chime activated. Right front seat belt assembly replaced due to defective pre-tensioner (no accident/damage). |
24120 mi | 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. |
28000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitor System not functioning correctly - incorrect tire pressure displayed. Compass would not hold calibration. |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
82000 mi US $550 |
Terrible noise like a semiautomatic gun going off continually. A $2.00 part failed in the HVAC duct controls and cost $500 to tear dashboard apart and replace. |
96000 mi US $130 |
rat a tat noise. Replaced bad air mixer motor. This did not fix problem for more than a day. Shop ordered another motor, says it was defective. |
97000 mi | Damper motor defective, noisy |
47203 mi US $1154 |
Replace the Wiper motor and BCM (body contorl module) caused by a short in the wiper motor circuit board. Chevy will not warranty. Beyond normal warranty. Dealer mis diagnosed the problem the first time. |
65000 mi US $450 |
Wipers stayed on Repeat from March 2010. Dealer replaced BCM at that time after misdignosed wiper motor. Again same diagnosis but found out Fuse breaker panel under hood affected by environment. GM did nothing. Not covered by warranty |
77000 mi US $368 |
B/u light & 3rd Brake light not working. Caused by broken wire dealer caused when replaceing either the fuse panel or BCM. Claims that I am responsible because it took to long for me to bring back car. |
101000 mi US $100 |
car would not start. Battery dead. Original lasted 4 years. |
31000 mi | Passenger side locking mechanism needed replacement |
63500 mi US $50 |
Windshield wiper motor |
143800 mi US $30 |
replaced windshield washer pump.hard to get to.remove headlight it can be accessed from there |
65000 mi US $291 |
the little door that changes from outside airflow to recirculate air started to make a fast clicking sound. needed to replace actuator as plastic teeth became stripped. |
69000 mi US $407 |
ventilation actuator |
145000 mi US $175 |
Replaced one actuator. Still have two to replace. |
149000 mi US $600 |
blower motor went bad |
124500 mi US $25 |
Rear defroster not working. Connector melted underneath the carpet. Cut wires and placed an inline fuse holder. |
106700 mi US $140 |
Power door lock actuator left rear door |
128000 mi US $100 |
tire pressure sensor in right front tire went bad |
143000 mi US $130 |
tire pressure monitor on one wheel went bad |
101420 mi C $135 |
replaced blower motor at 166000 km,purchased part and installed myself |
97920 mi C $300 |
car failed to start. (replaced starter and/or alternator.) |
130000 mi US $30 |
Replaced blend door actuator motor |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
38440 mi | Airbag not functioning light came on twice. Mechanic reviewed, could not find reason, said to come back if it returns. |
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
10320 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system and key fob transmitter. Repaired under bumper to bumper warranty. |
108000 mi US $125 |
Replced alternator |
118000 mi US $200 |
Burned rear defogger wire |
120500 mi US $200 |
Trans oil cooler bracket was rubbing against A/C condensor causing a hole so I replaced condenser |
114200 mi US $67 |
air not as cold as should be |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
98000 mi | Headlight. Low beam. |
134500 mi US $60 |
Dashboard readout of tire pressures no longer showed pressure for 2 tires (both front). Sending units were replaced in front tires. Tires were rotated as routine maintenance. Dashboard reset initiated for tire pressure sending units. |
130300 mi | Tire air pressure sensors/system have not reset. Radio speakers (left side, both front and rear) started to intermittently lose volume, then consistently failed to work. This included the chime from the dashboard warnings (key-in-ignition, lights on, seat belt unfastened, etc.). Diagnosis (untested) was probable cold solder joint. This was not investigated further at this time. |
86800 mi US $286 |
Starter needed to be replaced. |
183000 mi | Vent door actuator needed to be replaced. |
141000 mi US $800 |
rear window defoggers wire burnt |
50000 mi US $150 |
NEW BATTERY INSTALLED |
114000 mi US $20 |
Constant knocking/clicking noise under passenger side dash when HVAC was turned on. Replaced HVAC Heater Blend Door Actuator with AC-Delco PN 15-74122. |
116300 mi US $527 |
starter, starter, starter cable. car needed to be towed |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
11160 mi | Tire pressure sensors were a big problem with the vehicle, and had to be replaced or reprogrammed every time the oil was changed (about every 3 months). There was usually one that wouldn't be working right after that amount of time. |
19000 mi | Found bad tire pressure sensor in right rear wheel. |
34000 mi | TPMS sensor errors |
15000 mi | CD player stopped working |
48000 mi US $1600 |
replaced cabin blower, cooling system fluid, front rotors and pads |
58000 mi | erroneous messages by the TPMS, erratic & unpredictable failures of the remote start – but we haven’t taken it to the shop because the primary driver of that car isn’t bothered by those failures. |
63100 mi US $55 |
Loud ticking coming from right side of dash. Diagnosed from internet search as a faulty HVAC vent motor. Removed glove box and replaced the bad motor. |
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
38000 mi US $900 |
Replaced Remote Key-Less Entry receiver and keyfobs. |
16623 mi | RCDLR module and antenna, RKE Transmitter (Controls TPS, auto start,remotes) Replaced under warranty |
63000 mi US $209 |
Tire pressure sensor |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
67000 mi US $200 |
drivers side heater didn't heat, ran diagnostic test(75.00), decided it was passenger side actuator valve that needed to be replaced...wanted another 400 dollars to replace due to location in dash. Bought the "Chinese Made" part for 30.00; |
72700 mi US $100 |
Had to replace the battery. |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
131480 mi C $600 |
Heater fan stopped working - took several days to access and replace |
54000 mi US $475 |
Speedometer broken, replaced gauge cluster. Now works great. |
65862 mi US $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. |
110000 mi US $217 |
Fan motor was not working. Replaced fan motor. |
74000 mi US $250 |
temperature gauge not working- replaced sensor and thermostat. |
108000 mi | Replace starter |
141500 mi US $1200 |
Cpu under passengers seat front crash sensor |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
150000 mi US $75 |
Blower motor replaced |
55625 mi | Tightened battery terminals to stop "Security" message. |
149300 mi US $500 |
The air conditioning stopped working. Had the compressor, lines, and dryer replaced. |
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
36146 mi US $21000 |
Steering wheel control buttons, battery. |
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
140000 mi | puddle on passenger side floor from clogged drain all gauges stopped working except the gas gauge |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
94200 mi US $25 |
Drivers side blend door actuator failed, common for this car. Dealer wanted $300. Bought part on Amazon for $25 and did it myself. |
149000 mi US $279 |
speedometer,temp. gages stopped working |
149500 mi | faulty passlock system keeps engine from starting |
154300 mi US $298 |
pass system, h&v control, |
92000 mi US $400 |
Speedometer and tachometer stopped working. Entire instrument cluster had to be replaced. |
113000 mi | Security light comes on, engine will not start. Security system thinks car is being stolen. Problem still not fixed. Happens periodically. Reliability of car in question. |
126000 mi | The sending unit in the gas tank must be replaced as the gas gauge always reads full. That part alone costs approximately $850.00. That was really the last straw. |
64000 mi US $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. |
110000 mi US $1575 |
Dashboard has left me without a speedometer and gas gauge. $850 to replace work not done cannot afford. |
178800 mi US $1500 |
replacement of the a/c system |
86000 mi US $157 |
R & R combo switch on steering wheel because I could not switch on hi beams. this a common problem on impalas of this vintage. |
87000 mi | replaced the drivers window switch and the passengers window switch with ones I already had. |
94000 mi US $80 |
Radio lost the AM band so I replaced it with a new kenwood. I could not get it to work until I found out I needed to connect the antenna wire to the orange wire to power the factory amp |
95500 mi US $5 |
Radio suddenly lost audio. After some testing I discovered the power wire to the amp in the trunk was broken somewhere. I located the problem at the splice under the rear passenger seat carpet. The splice was corroded and disconnected ... |
103000 mi US $80 |
replaced blower motor and added shield to cowl to keep rain water from entering cabin and shorting out this part |
104000 mi US $40 |
Replaced Blower control module because it only started the blower when it felt like it. Now blower operates like it should. |
36000 mi | 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. |
137000 mi US $3500 |
Catastrophic fire while sitting in parking lot. Engine compartment fire started at battery and totaled car. |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
104000 mi US $550 |
Battery and Alternator both needed to be replaced |
172000 mi US $475 |
no low beam headlights, headlight switch mounted on column replaced |
48000 mi US $100 |
Drivers window motor cable broke. |
55000 mi US $124 |
Drivers side passenger power window failed. Had to replace the power window assembly. |
98500 mi US $100 |
Window regulator lr |
137000 mi US $129 |
Window regulator driver front replaced |
66960 mi C $73 |
4-way flash button assembly, part ordered to install myself. Dealer wanted 300. I yanked the part out of the dash, disconnected from the wire, reconnected the new wire to the new part, and plugged it back in. Good as new. No cost to replace. |
7550 mi | LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR REAR DEFROSTER. PUSHED CLIP TIGHT MYSELF AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. |
35000 mi US $85 |
replaced battery |
35000 mi US $95 |
replaced 1 horn. |
137000 mi US $150 |
Security light, replaced ignition switch |
140000 mi | Parasitic drain on the battery, found it to be the auto dimming rearview mirror, have unplugged mirror and problem has disappeared. |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
133000 mi US $85 |
headlights, driving lights, and no brights, battery drained overnight. |
64195 mi C $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. |
85560 mi C $460 |
Replacement of several small light bulbs inside dash components, including radio, HVAC controls and steering wheel cruise control. |
71080 mi C $365 |
Hazard light switch replaced because turn signals working intermittently. |
76260 mi C $525 |
Intermittent driver side air bag malfunction diagnosed as a faulty sensor($320). |
165580 mi C $120 |
Getting harder to start and battery would not hold charge, even after being on a charger overnight. |
210660 mi C $180 |
Driver's window would be reluctant to go back up. Had to fiddle with it to get it moving. Replaced driver's window switch. |
89000 mi US $185 |
Would not hold charge |
233000 mi US $20 |
AC needed recharge, but still not functioning at normal level. (Not very cold.) |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
99000 mi US $40 |
AC was blowing air but not cooling. Mechanic determined the system needed recharged. First time this has ever been done in the 12 years I've owned the car. AC is nice and cold now. |
99000 mi US $300 |
Car wouldn't start - assumed it was 6 yr old battery. Battery WAS dead, but starter also needed replaced. |
111823 mi US $770 |
Also replaced serpentine belt and the right headlight bulb. |
119000 mi US $125 |
Directionals stopped working intermittently. Found that at times, turning on hazard lights then shutting them off caused the directionals to work. After putting up with this problem for 6 months, the signal lights just stopped working altogether. Shop found faulty hazard light switch was causing the problem. It was replaced, and now the signal lights work 100% |
133300 mi US $40 |
Dash lights no longer function at night. Mechanic suspects BCU. Diagnosis and repair costs estimated at $700-$1000. Repair will require that deal re-program unit. Repairs deferred to future. Owner paid for diagnosis only. |
55200 mi US $100 |
a/c charge not blowing cold |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
132000 mi | 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. |
69000 mi | The security system could not be fixed. The automatic lighting shorted out so lights would flash on and off at night. |
131600 mi US $145 |
Replaced the Alernator |
90000 mi US $45 |
Replaced hazard switch Window regulator replacement (driver's side, front) |
122900 mi US $15 |
Driver's window switch failed. |
136000 mi US $16 |
Replaced hazard flasher switch. |
76000 mi US $983 |
BODY CONTROL MODULE.REPLACEMENT |
40000 mi US $10 |
Blown fuses to the 12V outlets front and back. DIY replacement. |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
79600 mi US $440 |
Security system lock out prevented car from starting. This had been ongoing for 11 months.They scanned codes & installed 10350647 SL-N-MODULE. Did NOT fix the problem. I returned & they replaced pass lock sensor.Billed an additional $200 |
77500 mi C $500 |
Wiper does not home correctly, ends in vertical position |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
98300 mi US $125 |
This is the second time that the window control switch has quit on me |
99000 mi | 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. |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
138847 mi US $30 |
Blower motor resistor replaced for the first time. Lost settings 1-4 on the blower. |
146500 mi US $25 |
Power windows wouldn't raise. Had to replace switch in door (easy). |
157360 mi C $100 |
A/C wasn't working, recharged. |
165500 mi C $100 |
A/C not working, diagnosed to be a faulty compressor. |
168640 mi | Low beams suddenly stopped working. Probably either a relay or the switch in the steering column. AC never fixed. |
Engine not specified
130000 mi US $20 |
Leaking Condenser |
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
126000 mi US $300 |
a/c compressor went out |
156000 mi US $900 |
Had to completely redo the ac system |
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
131440 mi C $171 |
Replaced original factory battery. Voltage was at ~9V |
136400 mi C $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. |