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Chevy Impala Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the Chevy Impala. Their findings are listed below and the need for Chevy Impala extended warranties is evident. While we believe the Impala is a well built automobile, we were dismayed at the number of repair visits drivers needed during their time of ownership.

Chevy Impala extended warranties will protect against GM factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, GM service facilities have raised their shop labor rate for mechanics. The truth is, GM dealerships nationwide have raised their labor rates every year in the last five. Chevy parts prices are near the highest in the domestic auto industry too.

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Additional Problems :

Automatic transmission: A wire for the transmission's torque converter clutch may rub on its clip and short out causing harsh shifting. (2006)

Automatic transmission: A shudder or lack of power in second gear could be caused by a malfunctioning piston in the model 4T65E automatic transmission. (2006)

Brakes: A campaign was conducted to reprogram the electronic brake control module on cars with ABS and fitted with 17 in. or 18 in. wheels. (2006)

Coolant leak: Coolant may leak from the area of the cylinder heads due to bad head gaskets or from the coolant crossover pipe gasket at the right (rear) cylinder head. (2006-08)

Crankshaft: Squealing or vibration from the engine at startup likely due to a slipping vibration damper on the front of the crankshaft. (2007-08)

Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise. (2006-07)

Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise. (2006-07)

Horn: The horn fails from water getting inside and the replacement horn should have a splash shield. (2006)

Keyless entry: The remote keyless entry system may not work or may work poorly and/or the tire pressure warning may come on due to a malfunction of the receiver and antenna. (2006-07)

Oil leak: An oil leak at the oil pressure sensor on the V8 engine may cause the low oil light to come on and oil level to become low. (2006-07)

Steering noise: There may be a clunk in the steering that can be felt and heard during slow speed turns due to a problem with the steering intermediate shaft which must be replaced. (2002-08)

Transmission leak: The transmission (model 4T80-E) may leak and/or slip in gear due to a worn bushing on the clutch housing that allows fluid to build up and leak at the axle seal. (2006-08)