2.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 55,169 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would continuously overheat and the coolant warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. In very high temperatures, the vehicle would hesitate to start and would often stall. The contact believed that there was an issue with the intake manifold. The manufacturer stated that the exhaust manifold could possibly be leaking water. There were no recalls for the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 126,000.
- Mcallen, TX, USA
Various engine failures due to dex cool coolant system. Engine rebuilt. Gaskets. Etc new parts installed in each instance.
- Lees Summit, MO, USA
The intake manifold gasket is leaking. It poses a fire hazard if the car is overheated which could pose health threats to those in the car and others outside of the car. The car is a 2002 Chevy Impala with 71,000 miles. This car has had regular maintenance and is good condition. There have been several things fixed over the past two years. We have spent over $3,000 fixing everything. We cannot afford to fix yet another problem. This car should not be facing these problems at such an early stage.
- Herriman, UT, USA
Started experiencing engine pulling/hesitation, then my engine would idle at 2,000 rpms and increase to 3,000. Come to find that there is a hole in the intake manifold not knowing why. I only had the car for 4 months and put a little over 7,000 miles on it.
- New Brunswick, NJ, USA
: the contact stated while driving there is a smell of antifreeze. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop; the problem was determined to be a leaking intake manifold gasket. The vehicle has not been to the dealership nor has the manufacturer been alerted.
- Los Alamos, NM, USA
2002 Chevrolet Impala experienced a problem with stalling and misfiring.** answer required***. this was an intermittent problem. A hole burnt through the upper intake manifold, resulting in excessive amounts of air to enter the system. The clogged converter was the source of the problem which allowed excessive back pressure to build up in the system and gases that were much hotter than normal entered the manifold.
- Toms River, NJ, USA
Engine stalls, remoteless key entry doesn't work, coolant leaking.
- Tucker, GA, USA
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.
- Smithville, NJ, USA
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.
- Macomb, MI, USA
- Detroit, MI, USA