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Chevrolet Impala: Problems & Solutions
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I too have a 2001 Impala, with the same transmission slips and braking vibrations.
I have learned to deal with the vibrations. Basically had to keep getting the rotors replaced and this time they were out of warrenty.
As for the transmission, it had to be rebuilt in January, at approx 65,000 miles.
Hope this is a clue for you! Best of luck!
Best regards
Tom Kauffman
I know this question is a bit out of season, but with it being the end of July, I thought I would do as much Preventative Maintenance before September, October rolls around.
1) My car takes forever to warm up in the winters, especially at idle. Is this a thermostat problem? Is this an easy fix on the Impala LS? Any special precautions i need to take?
Thanks!
I took it to a dealership(Not Chevy) were I rented a car. I found out from the service manager that the fuel pump pressure was low and that maybe I had gotten some bad gas. They replaced the fuel pump and filter and cleaned the injectors. After those repairs they found the converter clogged. After removing the and replacing the converter they found it was clogged with aluminum flakes.(Where did these come from?)
This car was not under warranty and these repairs cost me quite a bit of money not to mention the cost of lost time on my trip and rental costs.
My question is do I have any recourse back to GM on these costs? And how would I go about it? Any help would be appreciated
Is there any known fix? My LS is a 2000 with 75,000 miles.
I changed to synthetic last year and it seems to use a little more oil now. My friend, a synthetic dealer said there wasn't aproblem switching back to regular oil if you wish, in fact he said if your in a pinch it's even okay to add a quart of regular oil if needed.
I've heard alot about transmission problems (apparently Grand Prix's also have them, got one of those too ugh!) but so far mine's ok....knock on wood
No such code. Do you mean: diagnostic trouble code #P0131, O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)? If so, you need to find out why the O2 sensor voltage is low. Could be a defective sensor, wiring or connector problem, or an engine driveability problem such as a vacuum leak from an intake manifold gasket or cracked/split vacuum hose. The scan tool hasn't been made yet that can tell that a sensor is defective, only that the sensor circuit voltage is out of range.
Yes. It's an automatic transaxle with a rad mounted cooler. Nothing special.
No, not necessarily. The noise can occur at any time for no apparent reason. I thought it might get better as the weather got warmer (less expansion and contraction with hot and cold), but even in the summer it happens. It seems to be getting worse. Unless it gets totally unbearable, however, I don't think I am going to invest a lot of money and time by having the dealer take the dash apart to fix the problem. The weird thing is, I have owned the car for almost three years, and the problem didn't materialize until the past year. You would think that the problem would have been there since day one.
Thanks for your interest!
Frank
I was wondering, where is the fuel filter located in a 2000 LS with the 3.8L V6?
I cannot get the courtesy lights to turn on when doors are open . i tried the survillance switch and reconnected one cut wire purple. the daytime running ligths come on ok, but the courtes lights still remain
unlit ,bulbs ok . Ant Suggestions ?
I have a '01 LS that has been nearly 100% problem free until recently when it became very sluggish. It has no pick when under-stress.. by that I mean if you punch it, it just sits there, where as a slow steady foot will bring it up to speed, but not without hesitation. Once at highway speed it acelerates better, but only if nudged slowly- There doesn't seem to be any strange noise from the engine. It starts just fine, idles around 1500 (a bit high?). Reving while in Park sounds normal. My initial thought was transmission, but am now leaning more twoard fuel system. The problem appeared all at once, which is why I thought trasmission- I am very open to suggestions and do not want to take it to a mechanic without a better idea of what the problem might be.
I'm going to be moving and the parking spot will be near a bunch of big trees. A future neighbor told me that he gets tree sap onto his car a lot. It rains a little most days and that gets rid of a lot, but i want to protect my new Impala.
Would a car cover help? about how much would one cost?
thanks so much. I'll let you guys know about my car shipping experience--the car is scheduled for pickup this coming week.
i have the same problem on my 2004 chevy impala too. i only had my car for 8 months and it is out of factory warranty. i called the chevy customer service about it and they told me that if it is a factory problem then they would pay half of it and i had to pay the other half
to get it fix. i have extended warranty too and they told me that it doesn't cover the windshield leak so i am having problems just like you. if you find out what to do with your leak please let me know too.
tweety6
thanks tweety6
Also, let the District office know about your complaint about the dealership you bought your car from separately from your immediate problem. They are really two separate issues. The following is a number you can contact Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020. Ask for the District Office nearest you, if it is close by a visit might not hurt. Good Luck. P.S. Check your state's Lemon Law, if worse comes to worse it may apply .
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It has 74000 miles and the converter has been changed under warranty
A couple of days after a trip of about 1500 miles, I just saw a big puddle of oil on the garage floor right beneath the engine. (I'm sure it's some kind of oil, not coolant). Before the trip, it had an oil/filter change and 15-point inspection, everything was fine. Now the oil stick level is a bit lower, the coolant level is just right.
The car got a coolant leak 8 months ago, leaking from both head gaskets, according to dealer. The dealer replaced the gaskets, and changed engine oil as they mentioned the oil got contaminated by coolant. That time I learnt there is a notorious problem with GM gaskets.
Could the leak this time related to the previous one?
Please let me know if your dealer figures it out. email me at [email protected]
Thanks you, Jr.
Thanks,
T
It makes a whiny noise most noticable in first and second gear(auto trans).
I'm thinking about having the dealer look at it again, but I'm wondering, does anyone else have(had) this problem also ?
Under acceleration does your Impala make the same whine ?
Perhaps I'm being too critical ?
Thanks.