9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,105.00
Average Mileage:
77,307 miles
Total Complaints:
18 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace transmission (9 reports)
- rebuild transmission (6 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace shift solenoid and torque converter (1 reports)
transmission problem
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2004Jul 01
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 10,000 miles
just wanted to say is that I hate this car, I have had to put in 2 transmission at two different times.
2010Mar 08
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 93,500 miles
When I was coming up my steep hill the car began to rumble and the check engine light came on the next day I took it to autozone and they diagnosed it with code P0742 which was a transmission code I been to 3 transmission spots and it will cost one repair shop said its better to just rebuild the transmission incase another part go bad. I am so pissed off why happen when I am broke
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2010Apr 02
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 233,333 miles
I bought my 2001 Chevy Impala from my manager at work. In good faith I trusted his words that everything was ok with the car. I bought the car and everything was ok. I drove it with no problems for maybe 3 weeks. Then all of a sudden one day I started to hear the transmission making some weird noises. But the car was still moving, then the next day it did a little kick thing, but it went back into gear, then after that in the middle of traffic the car just stalled like crazy. After pressing on the gas for a few times the car finally kicked backed into gear. This has been happening everyday, every time since then. I depend on my car to get me to work, school, and events. Now i don't even feel confident in getting in my vehicle and driving anywhere.
2009Feb 23
Impala ES 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 136,000 miles
while driving my 2001 impala in stop and go trafic I get hard shift in 1st and 2nd gear there's no problem with transmission while on the highway it seems that after the car warms up the problem occurs. need help have very little funds.
2008Nov 01
Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 26,000 miles
We purchased 2001 Chevy impala with a 3.8 liter engine from my father in law.
The car has 26000 miles.The transmission was slipping in the low gear when we
started out in the mornings.We went to the transmission shop for a diagnosis
the fix would cost $1200. When they started the repair they found bearing parts in
the filter there was extensive damage to the transmission. Needless to say the tranny
had to be rebuilt for $2788.The repair shop has never experienced this type of
damage to a transmission with only 26000 miles. I called GM they could do nothing
unless I had it to a certified GM dealer I also had a 2003 chevy Impala with 88000 miles and it required the $1200 fix. The Chevy transmissions on these autos are JUNK.
GM KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT THE NEVER CORRECTED IT. All being
said the rest of the auto is good.
like the car . .
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2008Oct 13
Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Seems kind of early to loose a transmission. THe car gets great mileage (30+ Hwy) and I have always felt that they light weight transmission is why. Wonder how many miles I could drive for $1600?
2007May 10
Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 103,000 miles
another crap GM transmission in impala. Started after getting fluid flush getting hard shift from 2-3. got codes of shift control valves.. talking with aamco repair friend and he was telling me this is common problem with this transmission. also there are part inside transmission that are not strong enough to handle everyday normal driving so he recommend rebuilding to get the upgrade of valves, gears and other parts that are substandard in the transmission. took about 3 day to complete and runs like a top.. if you do the rebuild or have a new car put a bottle of LubeGard in to help the fluid and the transmission as well..
2008Jun 09
Impala LS 3800
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I've had my Impala since 2002 ( i bought it used from my parents). They had a transmission problem within 6 months of owning it and they decided to buy something else. I bought the car and had the transmission fixed under warranty. I paid the deductible. About 1 year after that, the same problem (transmission failure). I put the car in drive/reverse NOTHING!!. I had that fixed under warranty. About 6 months after, AGAIN!! Transmission failure. This time, the dealer replaced the whole transmission. Just recently, my transmission started slipping again and shuddering . This again, is the tell tale sign that I'm about to get another failure. This time, my warranty is no longer paying for it. Any suggestions (high performance parts vs. standard parts??)
2008May 05
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
I was driving to work and the car acted as if it did not want to drive but 5 seconds later it went into gear. But, each time I stopped I had to go through the same situation. I had an appointment and the car was doing the same thing so I canceled the appointment. I pulled over to turn in the alley to go directly to the auto shop and the car stopped. Here is the funny story, the car was on with the radio but would not go into drive or reverse. I was able to shift gears but there was no movement with the car. I had no warning that the transmission was going out. I kept up all the maintenance on the car but now the transmission is dead. The next car I buy will be foreign.
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2008Feb 14
Impala LS 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
Since I bought this car I have had nothing but problems. All have been fairly major. The car has been serviced regularly and has not been abused. At 66,000 miles the tranny started to shift slowly and within a few weeks it would not go into gear unless you shifted it into 1st gear. I took it into a transmission repair shop for a rebuild and the next day they called me and let me know I needed a new transmission because this one had just got to hot. I asked them if this was unusual and they told me that it was normal for Impala's. Thanks general Motors for a great piece of _ _ _ _.
2004May 24
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,600 miles
Transmission failed after getting off of Cherry Creek Dam Road. It would have been dangerous if I was still on the Dam Road. The car only had 40,600 miles on the car. My last car was a 1991 Grand Prix and never had a problem with that car with over 161,000 miles on it and still running strong.
2007May 18
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,100 miles
The 2001 Impala has been great, I faithfully performed all of the services oil changes, transmission fluid etc. Then at roughly 70,000 miles the car decides to not shift into lower gears uphills and loses power. The check engine light came on and I immediately took to autozone and had them run a diagnostics check FOR FREE (Nice Service). The codes stated that it was the Shift Solenoid and they suggested I take it to a dealer.
The dealer said the shift solenoid was stuck causing too much pressure and burning the fluid. They suggested I replace the Solenoid and the Torque Converter. Major blow to the wallet... It sucks that no matter how good you take care of a car, the damn thing can't make it more that 100K without major problems. It looks like I will go with a Honda or Toyota next time.
2007Nov 16
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 18,000 miles
I bought this car in 2005 from my neighbor who purchased it new in 2001. She only had 6000 miles on it, as she was retired and didn't drive much. I didn't have any problems with it really until this happened. I was driving to work and the tranny made really strange revving noise and the car did this shimmy-shake thing but I made it to work. Called the local shop that works on our company vehicles and arranged to drop it off the next morning to have them look at it. Went to leave work that evening and it made this horrible thumping-grinding noise then would not move at all - no forward, no reverse no nothing. Called AAA and had it towed to shop mentioned above. They looked at it next morning and said something broke in the tranny and would have to be rebuilt, cost of $1600-1700. I just can't believe a transmission would die after less than 20K miles!!! I'm going to call a dealer before I have the repair done, but not very hopeful that they will be any help since the car is 6 years old, even with the low miles......thoughts anyone?
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2007Oct 06
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
Transmission failed when trying to pass a vehicle on a two lane highway. Got back in our lane in the nick of time. Had transmission fluid changed, noticed shavings. It got to the point where it slipped constantly over the next few days. Had transmission replaced. Was told old transmission was shot. This is the first major complaint we have had since we bought it new. But it was a scary one.
2007Aug 09
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
At 40,000 miles my 2001 Impala LS had a transmission failure. Love Chevrolet, Monterey, California, had flushed and refilled the transmission with new fluid at 36,000 miles per the owner's manual maintenance schedule. The car had been driven easily--mostly highway miles--up till transmission failure. GM said the car did not have any warranty of any sort after 36,000 miles and told me I'd be better off using AAMCO to replace the transmission (via a parts kit) because GM's rebuilt transmissions generally have a fail rate of at least 50%. I paid the money for an AAMCO rebuild with a 3-year warranty, so far no trouble.
This will be my last GM vehicle. Not only did GM warn me against using their products, they didn't offer to help with any of my expenses despite being approximately 4000 miles out of warranty AND doing the recommended service on the transmission at the recommended time. BOO GM!!
2007Jul 26
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
Total Transmission failure. I would encourage all who purchase new or used vehicles to really check on the internet for complaints prior to purchasing a vehicle. Don't go to Consumer Reports as they don't OWN the cars that they are testing. If I had done this. I clearly would not have bought a 2001 Chevrolet Impala LS. The problems with the 4T65E transmission that these cars come with is endless! The only good thing that I have seen thus far is that no one has been killed in a traffic accident due to complete transmission gear failure. My fear is that someone will have to die before GM gets the order to issue a recall on this transmission and correct the problem. My car only has 67,000 miles and still looks and drives like it is new. I have been faithful with respect to the maintenance recommendations from the manufacturer on this car. I am so very disapointed. I will NEVER buy another GM or other make vehicle without first typing in the search engine auto complaints first!
2006Aug 31
(reported on)Impala LS
- 65,000 miles
Took care to dealer for surging problem. Dealer put in oxygen sensor, told us OnStar was worthless, took back to dealer for same problem. This time, dealer wanted to install Power Control Module ($400+), told dealer no, then they said it was under warranty. Still have same problem. Opened hood, found loose parts not re-connected. Took to second dealer. Said even before hooking up, it was probably the transmission. Had had lots of problems with these trannys. Codes said torque converter/valve body problem. Took to transmission shop, opened pan, brass, alluminum and steel fillings. Need tranny rebuilt completely. Tranny shop reports multiple problems with this trannsmission. But it is one of the best ones that Chevy makes!
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2012Jan 10
Impala LS 3.8L
2001 Chevy impala tranny is garbage. The first transmission went at 72000 the second went at 140000. The car has been very well maintained also but still failed. COMPLAINED TO GM WHEN FIRST TRANNY WENT AND THEY JUST PLAYED DUMB . THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY TRANNY COMPLAINTS . THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY HELP. WHAT A SHAME. GM DOES NOT BACK UP THEIR PRODUCT. I WANT TO BUY A NEW GM VEHICLE BUT IT IS A DIFFICULT DECISION BECAUSE GM DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE ABOUT ITS CUSTOMERS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GM CONTINUES TO NOT BACKI UP THEIR CARS LIKE THEY SHOULD. IF THEY DID THEY WOULDN'T BE OR HAVE BEEN BANKRUPT. SHAME ON GENERAL MOTORS AND ITS CEOS FOR RUNNING AN AMERICAN ICON INTO THE GROUND,
dveneri
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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