4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
82,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Nov 292009

Impala LS 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

I love the heated seats in the winter. it was one reason I went with the higher trim level. it stopped working around winter time last year. I've found other sites with owners reporting the same issue. I suspect after reading the sites that a wire in the element is broken. I was able to find a site that documents where the wire usually breaks and how a quick solder repair will resolve the problem. I have not tried it yet but I plan to soon. Google it and you should be able to find the same site along with pictures.

- Dan L., Royal Oak, MI, US