engine problem
6.9
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$660.00
Average Mileage:
83,315 miles
Number of complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
- replace o2 sensor (2 reports)
- had to take engine out and was very expensive (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2002 Chevrolet Impala check engine light is on
2008Apr 04
Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 121,000 miles
I replaced the catalytic converter, the rear 02 sensor, the intake manifold replaced and routine maintenance done on it, mechanic can not find the problem for the check engine light staying on. Car won't pass inspection, keep getting reading on the cat.converter and 02 sensor has not being ready.
I have spent over $1220 dollars on this car so far,and now the mechanic is telling me my computer system on the car may be malfunctioning and that could be anywhere in price of $900 to $1500 dollars. For that price I can put toward another car and won't be a Chevrolet. I just about to give up on this car, also check the web site found a long list of recall on my make and model , never got any type of notifications on this. I am buying foreign next time.
2007Jun 01
(reported on)Impala 3.2
- Automatic transmission
- 93,206 miles
When mine lit up, the Service guy suspected the gas cap wasn't tight and to wait for it to go out on it's own. It didn't but the Diag said the O2 sensor was bad. I got billed for it AND its connector cable (?). Then he also said the computer reported My computer required a flash upgrade. No satisfactory explanation was provided but later GM, after my insistence, said the Tranny's Computer received some kind of optional enhancement I could have declined. Remember the words 'Require' and 'Upgrade'?
2007Nov 06
(reported on)Impala 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I have never been as disappointed in any vehicle as I am with this car. It is junk I will do my best to never never own a CHEVY product again. Their commercials make me sick and it would make me so happy to see them go under I don't care who puts them under Toyota, Ford, any other car company they make me sick and I don't feel they should be allowed to even make cars. I don't even know how they sleep at night, and I pray what goes around comes around for them. SHAME ON THEM
2007Sep 30
(reported on)Impala
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
can you imagine how awful to buy a nearly new car and find in a few weeks i've got to spend $1,500 to get it fixed. had to take out the engine. i hated that. so i would like to be added to the black ball list. thank you for this time to vent, not as much as i'd like too.
2006Dec 03
(reported on)Impala 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
I just hate paying 55 dollars for a diagnostic and another 30 for an oil change and still seeing the lt and everyone saying nothing is wrong.
2006Jul 23
(reported on)Impala
- 46,000 miles
this is a really nice car but its now being a big pain was going to buy another impala but not so sure now
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2006Apr 15
Impala
The engine light comes on and the mechanic said is is the o2 sensor. He said it should be replaced but it costs money.
Sometimes it starts and other times it doesn't. I had the starter replaced about 6 months ago, and a week later it did it again. It's been 5 months and it hasn't done it again.
The seals on the oil and the antifreeze all need to be replaced.
I've gone through 2 sets of brakes, shocks and struts in 2 years.
The gas cap doesn't hold it's seal.
The gas tank is always reporting empty but yet it's full. My mechanic said it's common on all the impalas. He said to just gauge every 200 miles and then fill it up.
It does drive nice. I definitely think Chevy should recall the gaskets, and fuel issue.
Melissa C.
Scarborough, ME, USA
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