Representative photoEngine repair for a 2002 Chevrolet Impala
Engine repair for the 2002 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
- 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
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 2002 Chevrolet Impala for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA lists 4 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 795 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (320), exterior lighting (131) and engine and engine cooling (109). 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... |
| 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.
Engine repair: how we help
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Before the shop sees your Impala
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.4L 6-cylinder. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. It runs the 3.4L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A car meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Over to you
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request engine repair
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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