2002 Chevrolet Impala

2002 Chevrolet Impala

The 2002 Chevrolet Impala is a full-size sedan that was available with a variety of engine and transmission options. The base engine was a 3.4-liter V6 that produced 180 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. A 3.8-liter V6 that produced 200 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque was also available, as was a 5.3-liter V8 that produced 260 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Transmission options included a four-speed automatic, a five-speed manual, and a six-speed automatic.

People who like the 2002 Chevrolet Impala often cite its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and powerful engines. However, some people have reported problems with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical systems.

Engine

3.4-Liter V6

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idling
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power steering pump failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking power steering fluid, whining noise from power steering pump
  • Solution: Replace power steering pump
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine noise, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace timing chain
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found

3.8-Liter V6

• No issues found

5.3-Liter V8

• Active fuel management system failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine misfires, reduced fuel economy
  • Solution: Replace active fuel management solenoid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idling
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

Four-Speed Automatic

• Shift solenoid failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Hard shifting, delayed shifting, slipping gears
  • Solution: Replace shift solenoid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Torque converter failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Shuddering, slipping, overheating
  • Solution: Replace torque converter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Five-Speed Manual

• No issues found

Six-Speed Automatic

• No issues found

Suspension

• Strut failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise, vibration, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found
• Sway bar link failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace sway bar links
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the vehicle, dim lights
  • Solution: Replace battery
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Starter failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the vehicle, clicking noise
  • Solution: Replace starter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

Interior

• Heater core failure
  • Description/Symptoms: No heat from heater, leaking coolant
  • Solution: Replace heater core
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Impala is a reliable vehicle that offers a comfortable ride and plenty of power. However, some owners have reported problems with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical systems. These problems can be expensive to fix, so it’s important to factor the cost of potential repairs into your budget before purchasing a 2002 Chevrolet Impala.