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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,441 miles

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2002 Chevrolet Impala engine problems

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2002 Chevrolet Impala Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #5

Dec 082003

Impala 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,811 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intake manafold leak

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #4

Sep 042003

(reported on)

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The recall remedy for the upper/lower intake CO303-4 manufacturer # is a short term fix, and is not correcting the problem. If a sealant was used to stop the leakage into the coolant system to the vehicles motor it did not fix the problem. Also it could move around and flow to other places at anytime there was a temperature change.

- Pearisburg, VA, USA

problem #3

Jul 172002

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,837 miles
Driver's side (left) front brake caliper locking up & causing tremendous pad & rotor wear, currently in shop to be fixed for 3rd time. Other previous problems include faulty sensor reporting "low coolant" despite full, & front driver's power seat stuck in back position.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #2

May 092003

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,860 miles
I wanted him to check my driver side back door because it wouldn't open very easily at times, and the window to that same door would not open at times. Also, my trunk wouldn't open when one would use the trunk release button at times. I also had him check my dimming headlights, my steering which had a jerk in it when I went around curves, clicking sound in engine and an over all check since my warranty is about to run out in 1,000 miles. Turn out-after leaving the dealer my air conditioner was humming like a helicopter, my brakes were horrible and grinding and the car feels like it has no get up and go power. I took my car to brake check after leaving because when the dealer did the overall check of my car they said I needed a front brake job. And they wanted to charge me over $200 dollars. The dealer told me it was not covered under my warranty. Well brake check took off all four tires and found that my problem was due to left and right caliper problems on the inboard side and left rear hard wear problems and wear on the outboard side. The caliper is engaging but not disengaging and caused my pads to wear out and my rotors are ate up. The pads are not worn evenly which is definitely a sign of caliper problems. Also, the dealer upon the overall inspection of my car said that my intake gaskets were ruined and leaking coolant. They said they replaced them, however I am afraid that there is further damage to my vehicle that they are not telling me, just like my brakes. Due to the fact that steve at lone star told me that it was caused due to lack of oils changes and gil said it was a problem with the gaskets being improperly seated from the factory or just a defect in the gasket. Well is this why my car has no get up anymore? my car also made a grinding sound when hitting bumps under the right front fender area that nothing was done about and my headlight problem they said was due to a faulty battery cable.

- Dobbin, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 212003

Impala 6-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
The vehicle's gas tank would not fill because air had gotten in the tank. The dealer has been notified. One must hold the gas nozzle away from the filler tube and restrict the flow. The tire and fuel system/tank/injectors were replaced. There was a rattle sound coming from the engine due to the injectors the vehicle would stall. After the engine is hot, the next time the vehicle would turn over but no start and run rough. The fuel gauge fluctuated(not giving actual amount). The solenoid was replaced due to hanging by the hose retainer. Scc

- North Royalton, OH, USA

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