6.7
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$700.00
Average Mileage:
105,761 miles
Total Complaints:
9 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (9 reports)
cooling system problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
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2009Apr 03
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 200,000 miles
yeah so i guess take everything everyone else has complained about on here and that's pretty much where it stands. first the right rear door handle snapped off (it always starts small), then the catalytic converter threatens to explode the car but was luckily covered under the recall, turn signals decided to subvert my authority while driving, then the low coolant light would just kick on for no reason. when this first started happening i checked it every day but was always filled to an appropriate level. at that time the breaks needed work so add that to the list. it's been about 2 or three months since the coolant light has started acting up and now it appears if there is a reason. upon inspection today, the coolant tank was almost empty after the heat warning almost sent my fiancee into a panic as she was driving last night. so i added water to the tank and decided to use the car to run errands. 5 minutes into the drive the familiar red and yellow lights stated up again. pulling the car over i popped the hood only to find the coolant tank empty. HA! guess i should get a second job from what i'm reading here! THANKS GENERAL MORONS!!!
2009Feb 13
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 156,000 miles
I withdrew my entire savings from the bank to pay down on this car... As soon as I drove it off the lot, the high coolant temp light came on.... then later, the low coolant level came on.... the high coolant temp light is very annoying, because there is a constant "ding" "ding" noise while it is on..... even music can't drown it out... I took it back to the crooked salesman, for him to tell me to take it to the shop, that I can't get my deposit back!!! he fixed the FAN SYSTEM in it..... Car is still doing the same thing... I went and bought a water pump and thermostat... Got that put on.... CAR WAS DOING THE SAME THING.. But now, the car has started slowing down when the light has been on for a while...I almost had a wreck the other day..... I'm completely lost.... PLEASE HELP ME... I have only had this car for 11 days, and 7 out of those 11 days it has been in the shop or getting fixed on... The car dealer is crooked.... I'm STUCK
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2005Apr 05
Impala LS V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I purchased a 2002 Chevy Impala in April of 2005. The minute I drove it off the lot, I noticed the air conditioner was blowing hot air. I took it back to the dealer where it was purchased. They kept my car for about a week. They told me that it was the brain. They replaced it, but told me that they had to remove the alarm system because it was causing the brain to fail. This really frustrated me, because I purchased the car with the alarm system. Every since then and til this day, half of my sensors aren't working. My check engine light comes on once in a while. My low tire pressure light always comes on and I cannot reset any of the warnings lights. I am very frustrated and will know better next time on the type of vehicle to purchase.
2008Sep 10
Impala 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 92,000 miles
I checked the coolant level and it is more than half full. The light on the dash keeps flashing on and off. I looked in the manual and it didn't tell me how to stop it from flashing. Is there a way of fixing this problem.
2004Jul 15
Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 33,000 miles
This was originally my parents car. They bought the 2002 Impala used in 2004. My step dad noticed the low coolant light flashing about one week after purchase. My mother urged him to take the car back to the dealer to look into the problem. He felt and still does feel that if it runs then why fix it. For nearly four years the car has been driven with the low coolant light on, and my step dad even noticed that something (i.e. oil) was leaking into the radiator. I opened the radiator cap two days ago and noticed some creamy sludge in the radiator. Now get this, he is mad at me because I feel I should take the car to a shop to repair the damage. I bet my step dad's mindset is similar to the mindset of upper management and quality control at GM; I guess I understand why he can tolerate s**t. You think like s**t, you produce nothing but s**t. I bought this P.O.S because it was so cheap for 2,000 and I want to have it as a second car since my Nissan already has 163,000 miles. I figure if the repair is 800 to 1000 I come out ahead because I see car max sells these crappy vehicles for seven to nine thousand used; junk like this should be given away since repairs may total many times more than the actual price paid for the s**t. Hmmm, after that comment I guess I got ripped off since I actually paid for it. The Impala only has 77,000 miles. I have more faith in my 163,000 mile Nissan than this hunk of junk on wheels. I think the smart thing to do is repair the P.O.S and then sell it for nearly 5,000 if I can. Hey 3,000 profit isn't too bad. I'm the dumb one for actually buying this crap even if it was for a dirt cheap price at 2,000. Oh well, I guess if I get it repaired for nearly 1,000 I come out ahead; lets hope nothing further goes wrong with the Chevy IMPALeyA for cost of repairs.
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2007May 28
(reported on)Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 122,300 miles
Chevy, when will you own up to this? This was a defect on your part. You released a product with a built in incompatibility and have not yet made the situation right for your customers... This is sickening. This was my first foray into American steel. Now I think an import will be on the horizon! At least then my recall issues will actually get recalled... You make me want to curse Chevy!
2007Aug 27
(reported on)Impala ES 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
The "low engine coolant" light comes on every 10 minutes or so when I drive. Dealership looked at it, said it was more than $500 to fix and that it wasn't a big deal, just to check the level on my own and keep an eye on the engine temp.
2007Jan 04
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
At 50,000 miles have had to replace coolant twice, thermostat and sensor once, so far bills running up to $400 + and growing. Will have to evaluate whether it has a leaking manifold is the problem, after reading other owner complaints. Obvious Chevrolet Motor Company isn't acknowledging anything, right? Maybe a Toyota or Honda is the only solution to the problem..........
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2009Oct 13
Impala LS 3.8L
the engine coolant level light comes on intermittently. I have filled the radiator and overflow with coolant. Will have to check for gasket to see if it is leaking. I do not see any puddles underneath the car and the temperature gauge does not move. I drive frequently and am always nervous the car is going to either breakdown or overheat. There should be a recall on this as there are many complaints on this issue.
D D.
Lynn, MA, USA
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