At just under 60,000 miles, low coolant light comes on. Dealer says it's leaking coolant at 2 places: at lower intake and at water pump. Cost to repair: $600 to $850, depending on repair facility. If there was a recall on this, I did not receive.
2002 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints
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Engine coolant has turned brown and clogged up the cooling system. I have been told this is a problem with the type of coolant being used in new vehicles. I have been refered to have my engine flushed and that gm will not stand up for the repairs.
Engine stalls, remoteless key entry doesn't work, coolant leaking.
Loud "thumping" noise coming from lower engine area. Echanic diagnosed problem. Fly wheel disinegrated. Poorly manufactured part. *ak one month later "low coolant" engine light came on. Mechanic diagnosed problem as bad intake valve seal. Poor quality gm part. Both parts replaced and repaired as recommended.
Consumer noticed that every week, he had to fill the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked and coolant spilled inside the engine. *ak
While driving, the vehicle overheated and smoke emitted from the front of the vehicle. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determinedthat the intake manifold gaskte had failed. *ak
Catalytic converter clogged on 2002 vehicle. The engine was calibrated to run too lean making the exhaust gases too hot, leading to premature failure. Noticed gradual power loss since 50,000 miles but thought it was air filter. Engine light still did turn on. Took in for service and was told it was ok for warranty.
Intake manafold leak
Intake manafold leak
Consumer smelled anti freeze on the outside of the vehicle when the weather became cold. This was due to the intake manifold leaking anti freeze.
While driving at 45 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to control the vehicle and pulled over. Drove vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the catalytic converter was clogged. This problem caused the catalytic converter to be replaced.
Catalytic converter clogged on 2002 vehicle. The engine was calibrated to run too lean making the exhaust gases too hot, leading to premature failure. Noticed gradual power loss since 60,000 miles but thought it was air filter. Finally, I could not get up to highway speeds at 85,000 miles, but the engine light still did not turn on. Took in for service and was told it was out of warranty.
The recall remedy for the upper/lower intake co303-4 manufacturer # is a short term fix, and is not correcting the problem. *ak 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. *scc
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.
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 200.00 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.
The vehicle's gas tank would not fill because air had gotten in the tank. The dealer has been notified. *nlm 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
02' chevrolet impala. Using three different confined space monitors I have found continuing presence of carbon monoxide and methane emissions in the interior/cab of my vehicle. Gm has inspected the vehicle and has also found the presence of vehicle emissions inside the vehicle but, they contend the amounts are within epa standards. The problem is on going and continues to be a health risk for my family. Frequent headaches and fatigue are often affects after operating the vehicle. Nausea has occurred after lengthy trips in the vehicle. We have resulted to driving with the windows down to help aleve the effects on the carbon monoxide, but this isn't the solution. The emissions also creates an odor that clings to your body. What can I do?
Consumer states that the vehicle only has 3052 miles on it and has stalled on two occasions, both while driving 45 MPH, consumer has not taken the vehicle to the dealer.
While checking cooling system noticed a build up of brown stuff on radiator cap, and brown water at radiator top. Cooling liquid breaks down and clogs up radiator/ heater core and engine. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Consumer states the while driving there is a strong smell that goes inside the cab of the vehicle and at times the consumer has to pull over because the consumer cannot stand the smell. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
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