Chevrolet Impala cooling system problems

cooling system problem

8.7

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,366.00

Average Mileage:

89,667 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced gaskets and just about everything else (3 reports)

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problem #3

2007Jul 02

Impala ES 3.4L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

yea, your heater might stop working, or at least pass a terrible odor into your car.. what is that odor ? well, its your coolant, burning up on the motor, and you check your coolant level, black oily sludge.. i feel like ive seen this problem more than most mechanics, being the u proud gm owner that i am these days. every year ive had this car, ive had this 1000 dollar repair. who uses plastic to make a seal instead of rubber ? well, gm of course! when they want constant revenue to come in on their sold cars. i will never buy another gm product again. GOOD JOB GM. i also replaced the tranny at 50k miles, but thats on another complaint form. BOYCOTT GM! make them face this issue of poor craftsmanship. WE WILL NOT STAND FOR IT

Edward M.

Elyria, OH, USA

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problem #2

2007Jul 23

(reported on)

Impala 3.4L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

I will never buy another vehicle without checking all available places such as Consumer Reports and AutoBeef to find out about potential problems. We have had our 2000 Impala for 5 years but we have really paid with repairs, brakes and more brakes, water pump, intake manifold gasket and a new transmission. The airbag light will not go off and we were told it would cost at least $100 to check it and correct it - no way, I put black tape over it.

Jean G.

Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #1

2007Feb 16

(reported on)

Impala ES

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

Seems like this is a common problem. Techie almost admitted as much. If so, seems like Chevy might have some hidden warranty on this, but I have not found one - yet. Appreciate any info.

t-maff

Ansonia, CT, USA

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