2002 Chevrolet Impala Reliability

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Base Sedan (3.4L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet Impala by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are the failures of the Catalytic Converter and the Wiring Harness at the A/C Accumulator Mounting Ring. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter is estimated at $442.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Wiring Harness is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, the 2-3 Shift Solenoid and the Transmission Valve Body. A sticking valve in the Transmission Valve Body or a faulty solenoid can cause erratic shifting or the check engine light to come on. The Transmission Valve Body can become dirty and plugged. The cost to repair the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid is estimated at $40.09 for parts and $312.00 for labor or $331.50 for labor on vehicles with California emissions. The cost to remove and clean the Transmission Valve Body and repair the 2-3 Shift Solenoid is estimated to be $27.80 for parts and $487.50 for labor or $507.00 for labor on vehicles with California emissions. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing is estimated at $289.65 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Wiper Motor Crank Arm, Body Control Module and the Power Window Motors. Failure of the Wiper Motor Crank Arm can cause the wipers to park in the up position. Failure of the Power Window Motor can cause the window to move slowly or become inoperative. The cost to repair the Wiper Motor Crank Arm is $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Body Control Module is estimated to be $190.00 and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Power Window Motor is estimated to be $168.52 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Impala by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.