2003 Chevrolet Impala for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Chevrolet Impala for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Chevrolet Impala specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $18.29 |
2003 Chevrolet Impala: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 695 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (271), exterior lighting (109) and engine (88). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | 2015-10-26 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and... |
| 14V400000 | 2014-07-03 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014,... |
| 09V116000 | 2009-04-08 | engine and engine cooling | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL... |
| 03V051000 | 2003-02-14 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE. |
| 02V222000 | 2002-08-09 | air bags:frontal | CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2003 Chevrolet Impala for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the Impala
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The 3.4L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 32 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 10.7 L/100 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $16.59 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
As a large sedan, it is easy to drive and park in the city. At 510 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the Impala makes sense
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Impala answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $165.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
One more step
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Chevrolet Impala from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Chevrolet Impala for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Chevrolet Impala before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.