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Chevrolet Impala repairs by problem area
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%)
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Chart based on 849 repairs.
Chevrolet Impala suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 150 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | Passenger side rear wheel bearing |
| 43000 mi US $375 |
Replace right rear wheel bearing. |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Replace wheel bearing left rear. |
| 154000 mi US $518 |
Replace front Hub Assembly |
| 24980 mi | replace rear wheel bearing. |
| 63000 mi US $400 |
replaced worn-out shocks. wheel alignment |
| 103 mi US $400 |
Wheel hub replacement |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Rear Wheel bearing replaced for second time |
2012 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 46000 mi | Rear suspension making sqweeky noise when going over speed bumps |
2011 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $350 |
Replace worn wheel bearing |
2010 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 165000 mi US $200 |
Steering rack leaking |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 169000 mi US $1000 |
Worn out/broken, Bars replaced. Right Front Bearing Worn out and replaced. |
2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 188000 mi US $981 |
Rack and pinion replaced |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $1285 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings Worn parts |
| 54000 mi US $600 |
Wheel hub assembly, front right, for vibration. |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
Tie rod ends worn out, left wheel hub bearings worn out |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $695 |
Both wheel bearing and stabilizing bar had gone bad. (Mainly from not driving vehicle - seal leaked and eroded. Also oil change and tire rotation. NO REPAIR COMPLETED AT THIS TIME. Will need to drive it more. |
| 125240 mi C $350 |
Struts were leaking on the front so I changed them out myself |
| 101000 mi US $1400 |
Right front wheel bearing bad, hub replaced $450.00. |
| 224000 mi US $200 |
Replace broken sway bar connections. |
| 228000 mi | Front end wouldn't hold alignment. Replace camber adjustment kits, both front wheels. |
| 239000 mi US $550 |
Replace front wheel hub. |
| 87000 mi | Noticed rear wheels didn't seem lined up right. Wheel alignment shop verified, and necessary adjustments were beyond stock ability. Installed magna-cam bolts to correct both rear camber and one rear toe. |
| 107000 mi US $185 |
Been noticing a roar from the rear for the past couple of months. Roar got significantly worse the week before. Found driver-side rear wheel could be rocked in-and-out about 1/2 inch. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. Roar gone. |
| 111000 mi US $590 |
Steering felt unstable, car didn't track true, was jittery going down the road. Took car into shop for wheel alignment and tire rotation, mechanic identified both front wheel bearings failing and permitted me to verify. Bearings replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $350 |
Replaced the original struts. |
2008 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $250 |
Bushing failed. |
| 23000 mi US $120 |
It needed a 4 wheel alignment because the dealer found that the tires were wearing a little funny. Needed a rear cam bolt to do the job. |
| 43000 mi | Had tires installed wtih Alignment 1st of December. Started hearing rattling noise. One of screws/bolts loosened to adjust alignment had been left loose, Problem fixed with tightening of all screws/bolts. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Could not allign. Repl worn out hubs Big clunks. Sway bar attachments broke off, repl. |
| 190000 mi US $150 |
brakes done as well as wheel bearing |
| 83300 mi US $297 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing cartridge. |
| 87300 mi US $297 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing cartridge |
| 114800 mi US $100 |
Right front wheel bearing failed after 1 year service. Mechanic replaced the bearing at no charge. I paid the labor for installation. |
| 136400 mi US $120 |
Front wheel bearing on right side failed in less than 6 months Replaced with different brand than Timken |
| 109000 mi US $1000 |
Alignment, was very difficult had to machine parts. Replace door locks. Tires warn unevenly. |
| 134000 mi US $898 |
suspension repair--don't remember details |
| 133000 mi US $600 |
Front Wheel Bearing / Hub Assemblies went bad and had to be replaced. |
| 149000 mi US $600 |
Had to replace complete power steering pump and hoses. All were leaking badly. |
| 86940 mi C $390 |
replaced lf lower ball joint,and lr sway bar link.cost for these items$390.46. |
| 124620 mi C $207 |
replaced lower control arm bushing |
| 154640 mi | dealer replaced right front wheel bearing at no cost as had replaced previously fe.14,2013 at a cost of $311.00 |
| 156860 mi C $735 |
replaced rear struts as right rear strut failed. noticed harsh impact from rear of car ,checked car not level . |
| 162440 mi C $240 |
replaced both outer tie rod ends |
| 65000 mi US $233 |
Steering pump needed to be replaced |
| 99000 mi US $267 |
Passenger side front Hub Bearing replaced. |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi | Rack & Pinion leaking power steering fluid. It was found there to be a TSB concerning this issue. Parts ordered but researching further with a service department at the dealership to find appropriate action. |
| 100100 mi US $250 |
Corrosion on power steering lines. Replaced power steering hoses/lines. Replaced power steering pump and reservoir. |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $220 |
replace worn tie rod and did wheel alignment |
| 37295 mi | Intermediate steering shaft. Dealer repaired free of charge, although outside of bumper to bumper warranty. |
| 109000 mi US $70 |
Alignment |
| 110000 mi US $237 |
bad tire wear and shake, replaced tie rod end and wheel bearing hub assembly |
| 111632 mi US $493 |
wheel bearing replace and tie rod end replace |
2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 37000 mi US $300 |
Faulty Steering Shaft Replaced |
| 81000 mi US $1045 |
Replace both front wheel bearings and hubs. |
| 29867 mi | Steering shaft on the passenger front of the car was making noise. Dealer replaced under warranty. No charge. |
| 99500 mi US $125 |
Noisy while driving, alignment during tire replacement showed tie rod end needed replaced on passenger side. |
| 114000 mi US $999 |
New Tie Rods, Alignment; New Front Wheel Bearings; New Front Brake Pads |
| 117000 mi US $1 |
Intermediate steering shaft was sticking. Internet research 2-hours, spraying teflon wax down the grease hole, 10 min. Problem cured. |
| 142000 mi US $3300 |
4x Struts, Tie Rods. Preventive: Upper and Lower Hoses, Coolant Flush, Plugs and Wires, Serpentine Belt, Fuel Injection Cleaner. |
| 165000 mi US $600 |
Replaced lower control arms, bushings shot, ball joints were ok. Replaced Say bar bushings, one was really deformed. |
| 205000 mi US $700 |
Tie-rods worn, front struts (Monroe, one making noise), lower control-arms (ball joints). Not included were 4 new tires. All parts were covered by parts warantee. Feels like a new car. |
| 104000 mi US $170 |
Stabilizer links broken. (Identified during emissions/safety inspection.) |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
Sway bar (hollow, flattened ends) broken at one end. Replaced with solid sway bar. |
| 80000 mi US $750 |
steering rack replaced due to leaking |
| 113000 mi US $140 |
Front stabilizer bar cracked on passenger side. Grinding noise when going over bumps or turning right. Replaced stabilizer bar. |
| 55000 mi US $667 |
Replaced rear struts. Right side was broken, left side was replaced as preventative maintenance. |
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 5000 mi US $2 |
Power steering noise, dealership replaced p/s hose under warranty, 1 day later, same hose burst upon startup, spilling p/s fluid all over the driveway and engine compartment. towed back to dealership for same repair again. |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi | "Customer Satisfaction" repair. Replaced power steering hose. No problem had been observed, so was preventative. |
| 31000 mi | intermediate steering shaft replaced |
| 14880 mi | Had the tie rod ends prematurely wear (in my opinion) at about 24,000 kms. I treated the car gently, so I thought it was a bit early. GM said it's normal however and that they were getting newer cars with fewer kms in the shop for the same thing. |
| 34000 mi | Intermediate steering shaft clunk |
| 28000 mi | Power steering failed - noticed loud noise when turning wheel, and fluid was leaking under car. Had to keep filling ps reservoir to drive it to dealership. Under warranty, dealer replaced a ps hose and "intermediate steering column." |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | Steering pump excessive noise. Replaced steering pump |
| 118000 mi US $524 |
Power steering hose had a leak which led to the power steering pump failure. |
| 34100 mi C $400 |
Clunking steering. Replaced internediate steering shaft with modified GM replacement. |
| 48050 mi C $340 |
Sway bar (factory hollow) broke at crimped end. Replaced with solid larger diameter sway bar to prevent recurance. |
| 35000 mi | Power steering pump was failing and was replaced. Tie rods were replaced and the car was realigned. |
| 39000 mi US $365 |
The intermediate shaft was replaced. The grease had "evaporated" out I was told. |
2006 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 199575 mi US $600 |
replace front struts |
| 200800 mi US $250 |
replace power steering pump |
| 158000 mi US $502 |
The hub containing the ball bearings broke and the bearings were all over the ground. The front passenger's side axle had to be replaced as well. |
| 7500 mi | 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. |
| 32000 mi US $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. |
| 87200 mi US $450 |
Replace both front control arms w/ ball joints and sway bars with links. |
| 57000 mi | replace power steering hose |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
steering shaft |
| 124000 mi US $60 |
the right outer tie rod end was found to be worn, ordered a new one and installed it. |
| 45260 mi C $800 |
steering shaft was replaced |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137000 mi | Traction failure |
| 59600 mi US $1700 |
Rack and Pinion Rack, Power Steering Pump and all lines had to be replaced! |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $1010 |
Replaced the front struts. |
| 142000 mi US $540 |
The two rear hubs were replaced as the left had failed, right starting to fail. |
2005 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $400 |
tie rod replaced |
| 34555 mi US $288 |
Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $400 |
Broken rear anti-sway bar needed to be replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $600 |
Replacement of front anti-sway bar |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
Right front wheel bearing was noisy. |
| 92500 mi US $850 |
RELPLACED 4 STRUTS AND 2 LOWER CONTROL ARMS |
| 109900 mi US $110 |
replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 117000 mi | Replaced passenger side tie-rod end. |
| 46000 mi US $300 |
replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 78000 mi US $140 |
needed alignment so I took it to shop. Shop said it needed wheel bearing and tie rod end. He wanted $608.00 so I said I'll do it myself. I bought moog parts for $140.00 and installed in less than 2 hours and returned it to alignment shop. |
| 125000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing was shot. It was replaced. |
| 36000 mi | Front right hub replaced |
2004 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 189100 mi C $250 |
Front driver side wheel bearing replaced because of noise. Unfortunately was not the cause of the noise. |
| 25672 mi | DEALER LUBED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PER TECHNICAL BULLETIN |
| 220000 mi US $165 |
Replaced wheel hubs on front - the one on the passenger side was under warranty from last yr. Third time now since buying vehicle on the passenger side -least it was still under warranty |
| 30000 mi US $125 |
Two tie rod ends. |
| 39000 mi US $78 |
left front wheel bearing rusted from the back side and went bad. |
| 41000 mi US $301 |
sway bar connection rusted and broke off. causing loud thumping noise. |
| 79500 mi US $280 |
Worn rear wheel bearing. Both rear hubs replaced. $280. |
| 97800 mi US $600 |
Struts all four corners. Rear rotors replaced. |
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 209000 mi US $150 |
Replaced wheel bearing/sensor and cable. |
| 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). |
| 75120 mi | The struts are also pretty loose and we are living with that for the moment as well. |
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 112000 mi US $550 |
Both front wheel bearings were replaced for the second time. First replacement occurred at approximately 65,000 miles. |
| 98000 mi US $300 |
During routine oil change, broken stabilizer link was found and replaced on driver's side front tire. |
| 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. |
2003 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
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. |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 136000 mi US $1173 |
Power steering fluid leak |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Front struts and springs |
| 69000 mi | The steering was cracking every time I would turn a corner. |
| 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. |
| 116560 mi C $200 |
FRONT BEARINGS - 2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS |
| 116000 mi US $500 |
replaced lower control arms |
| 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. |
2002 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 96800 mi US $650 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings due to thump under car. |
| 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 |
2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 171200 mi US $345 |
Left front wheel bearing and outer tie rod replaced. However, repairman damaged the CV boot when doing the repair (I discovered the damage next day & convinced shop to repair...free of charge.) |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
I have always had a like push from the rear. I took it to dealership and they found nothing. When having it in the shop having it checked out because tires were wearing quite often from the inside they noticed the bar in the rear was bent. |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
when fixing the abs on front noticed that the bearings casing was broke |
| 99000 mi | Driver side front wheel squealing - likely bad wheel hub. |
2001 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110320 mi C $300 |
Rear wheel bearing worn out - bearing replaced. |
| 133920 mi C $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 |
| 161160 mi C $1000 |
Sway bar was broken on one side, replaced. Tie-rod end very loose, replaced Other minor suspension components were loose or worn out, replaced |
| 164300 mi C $1300 |
Right front strut severely damaged, left front strut very worn, struts replaced. |
| 62000 mi | Wheel bearing seals were out on two wheels. The dealership decided to replace the bearings. |
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 164300 mi US $700 |
Wheel bearings (Both sides) |
2000 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58900 mi C $486 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings |
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