8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
161,850 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
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problem #2

Apr 052023

Impala LS 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,675 miles

This damn car has made me lose my job, my girlfriend, and my patience! I'm sick of this thing dying at any time while driving or wont start at all. I have changed ignition on dash and fuel pump and filter. I'm going to change my crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor this afternoon. I already changed spark plugs and wires and throttle pos sensor and map sensor. I don't know what I want to do with this car if this doesn't fix the problem. I'm guessing the nearest car crusher and watch her crumble. I have loved this car for the looks but apparently I bought a lemon for $1000.

- Jimmy L., Upper Sandusky, OH, US

problem #1

Nov 082018

Impala 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 188,000 miles

I have the same exact problem and this person (#63 on the comment log) I replaced all the sensors on the throttle body and still have the issue. It randomly dies and all I have to do is plug it in a reset the codes and it starts right up again. It has started happening more now that it's started getting colder out. Although I'm not sure if it happened more frequently due to the fact that I put almost 1000 miles on the car in 5 days or cause it was getting colder. But I have only owned the car for about 6 months and if I happen to find the problem I will let you guys know.

Car stalls while driving at a CONSTANT speed for a period of time. Replaced MAF sensor, MAP, crankshaft sensor, PVC valve and ICM (Ignition control module). Did not fix the problem but car would start every time we cleared the bad codes with the computer! (weird huh) There was a recall on the FPR and I took it in to get that fixed as well...GM mechanics told me the car wouldn't start!!!! and I told them to clear the codes and it would start... They thought I was crazy but they did it and it started right up! They were baffled and had no answer.... so I stopped at Autozone and bought a code reader so when the car stalled on me I could reset codes and get it running again. It has worked so far every time!!! but no a solution....I will continue to work on answers and will report back if I figure it out. I hope this can help someone temporarily till we solve the real problem.....

- Christopher M., Siren, WI, US