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This may dry out the ISS or put more wear on it.
And I was among the very few (from appearances here, anyway) who did not have ISS trouble. Especially on a 00.
By the way, for those interested, the Five Hundred (mine) is now out of warranty, as of earlier this week...
Nice of you to let the dealer keep showing your car. I'm not sure I would be so kind.
;-)
On www.thecarconnection.com there is an article about the new SS and they claim it is hitting zero to 60 times in 5.7 seconds!?!?! Consider the following quote:
"For V-8 fans (and who isn't?) best news is the delightful new Impala SS, which returns legendary small-block Chevy power to the once-legendary Impala nameplate for the first time since last decade's huge, blimp-like rear-drive Impalas. This all-aluminum 5.3-liter sweetheart pumps out a healthy 303 hp and 323 lb-ft, launches the 3712-lb SS to 60 mph in 5.7 sec. and -- partly thanks to GM's Displacement on Demand (DOD) cylinder deactivation technology - delivers a very decent 18 mpg city, 28 mpg highway EPA economy."
Ummm... I dunno about that. I am a big fan of this new car. I've driven it and in fact, I plan to but one next week. But 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds? The car scoots along pretty well, but it just didn't feel "that" fast! Felt more like upper 6 seconds.
Sub six second 0 to 60 times are the natural habitat of some truly fast production cars, ie: MB E500, BMW 545, even the Hemi powered Chrysler 300C. The SS certainly gets up and goes, but it just didn't "feel" like those other cars.
I wonder where they got those numbers?
GM was replacing steering racks before they had this lube fix. I don't know if the service advisor is just trying to get some business for the dealership.
After the lubing the car handles and feels much better. I don't feel the effects of bumps on the road and the car is much quieter.
to be replaced and I would like to do it myself.
My owner's manual does not give directions for
doing this, it simply tells me to go to a
dealership.
Isn't this something that I should be able to do
myself? I've seached on-line and have been
unable to find directions. Can anyone tell me
how to do it or direct me to somewhere I can find
instructions?
Maybe it will help someone on this list.
Steering is fine, no wander, no steering wheel problems. Just the clicking noise that is starting to occur more often. Did not occur when car was new. Did not have this problem with my 01 Impala.
Any help?
mst52
I wonder though...I haven't followed much on the new 2006 Impala (since I won't be in the market for another 2-3 years), but does this new model also use an aluminum engine cradle? Might be telling to see if Chevy kept with that strategy or not.
Well this exact problem happened to me a month ago where I lost all power trying to accelerate from a stop. Chevy replaced the converter under my extended warranty, and now my 01 LS has full power. There were no issues leading up to this problem. It just happened unexpectantly by complete surprise. A bit scary when you are flooring the accelerator and the car goes no where.
Letting everyone know so all are aware if this happens to you.
Like the Lund X-Terminator (mechanical mount, stands off hood with no bumpers) but it only covers 2000-2003 models.
Did the Hood or Hood underside change in 2004-2005 models?
Would the Lund model fit a 2005 and they have just not updated their website?
Help, thanks.
As the owner of a 2001-2002 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo Grand Prix etc...models equipped with the 3.4 or 3.8 L engine may have a condition where the catalytic converted is replaced due to the front endcone insulation from the converter breaking away and blocking the front of the first catalyst brick and preventing the free flow of exhaust gas through the converter. The converter is replaced due to complaints of lack of power or illumnation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. (MIL)
This is not a recall.....If you have this problem take your car to your General Motors dealership if you believe ythat your vehicle has thie condition as described above.
GM has extended the warranty on these cars above for the catalytic converter to 10 years or 150,000 miles (190,000 kilometres) to have the converter replaced free of charge.
reference number 0010055
I have not ever owned an impala, but test drove three other 2000 impalas when looking to purchase my car, 2 of the 3 had the noise. I assumed this was a normal thing for impalas.
At the dealership I bought mine at, the dealer told me he owned a Chevy Silverado 2002 and he had the same issues. He described it as a rattle/clicking, mine is more of a popping/clicking no rattle....so I do not know if he was experiencing the same thing?!?
Let me know if you find anything out from the service department. Its good to know this is a consistent problem with impalas. Hopefully its an easy fix. Anyone know the ballpark cost for this type of repair??
I also have the air bag light come flicker on occasionally when I drive, it just flashes on for a quick second. Is this a bad sensor or loose wiring?
Thanks!
If you purchased your Impala from a GM dealer (recently) you should have a 30 or 60 day warranty on this car. Same if you purchased from a reputable used car dealer.
Click into the search discussion box on this page and type in engine cradle or intermediate steering shaft and copy all the complaints from these and they might include GM repair #s. Take these copies to the dealership where you bought the car and demand that these issues be repaired. If you don't the problems will always exist and at some point you will pay!
There is a factory defect in the steering shaft. Apparently the u-joint in the steering input shaft has a lot of play or defective bearings. GM is aware of it, but won't recall it! The mechanic at the dealership told me that it is not a safety issue, it is just a nuisance sound.
for 250 dollars the dealer can replace the shaft and the noise will go away. I can live with the noise for now.
A lot cheaper than replacing it.
I am going to buy a used Impala at price 10K-12K, and I need your suggestion. From J.D.power ratings, it looks like the 2003 ones are the best, and the 2004 ones got pathetic ratings. Aren't they the same and built at the same place? Could any Impala owners show me some light on these ratings? I am really confused. I have driven a 3.4L Impala rented from Enterprise and I felt it was powerful enough. Which engine 3.4 or 3.8 is more reliabe?
Thanks!
Path4.
Any advice as to what brand/type to use, and thoughts about replacing anything else while I'm at it?
I assume I'd need to put platinum plugs in, wondering about the Bosch Platinum +2 and +4 plugs, if they're really worth the difference or not. And can I get by with the same wires and such, or should those be replaced/upgraded (and if so, any suggestions on what to upgrade with)?
I'm thinking about a new Colorado/Canyon crew cab, but I've read there's a new version coming out in 2008 (as a 2009 model); so if I can stretch this one for two more years I can save my money, and then either get a good deal on the outgoing model, or if the update is major enough, get into the new design.
Anyone have any idea what this might be? :confuse:
Good luck,
Bruce