Car diagnostics for a 2000 Chevrolet Impala
Car diagnostics for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
- Length
- 5.41 m

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2000 Chevrolet Impala for car diagnostics
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2000 Chevrolet Impala: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
| Dimension | Impala |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.41 m (213 in) |
| Width | 1.92 m (76 in) |
| Height | 1.43 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.94 m (116 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,582 kg (3,488 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2000 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA lists 6 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 818 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (194), engine and engine cooling (164) and steering (129). 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... |
| 04V090000 | 2004-02-24 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE... |
| 01V136000 | 2001-04-24 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE. |
| 00V371000 | 2000-11-13 | air bags:side/window | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, we connect you with a trusted shop. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your Impala
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Impala. If you have the service history of your Impala, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its 3.4L 6-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
How we help
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Talking to the shop
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Next step
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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