2003 Chevy Impala Review
2003 Chevy Impala Review





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Pros
- Six-passenger seating availability, good crash test scores, torquey V6 engines.
Cons
- Vague steering, soggy suspension, low-buck interior.
What’s new
There are only minor upgrades in store for the 2003 Impala. New options include a side airbag for the driver and XM Satellite Radio. Remote keyless entry is now standard and four new exterior colors are available. Both base and LS models get new wheel designs.
Edmunds says
It might be called the Impala, but this disappointing front-wheel-drive family sedan has little in common with the V8-powered rear-wheel drive models of the past. Skip it in favor of the more refined offerings from Ford, Chrysler and Toyota.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$165/mo for Impala Base
Impala Base
vs
$205/mo
Avg. Large Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Chevrolet Impala.
5 star(78%)
4 star(16%)
3 star(5%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(1%)
215 reviews
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3.75 out of 5 stars
Over all It's been a good car.
bedog, 01/17/2013
2003 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this car with 40,000 miles on it. Around 70,000 miles I had to replace my intake manifold gasket. I took it to a mechanic, not the dealership. He installed a quality after market gasket. I had brake rotor issues with this car until I did the brakes myself. I replaced the rotors with quality after market. The wheel lugs need to be torqued to proper specs, this will prolong rotor … life. You need to flush and fill the radiator every 1 or 2 years despite dexcool specs. I keep it very clean. This car requires regular oil changes and cooling flushes. Synthetic oil and regular cooling flushes will keep it going. By using synthetic oil you don't need to change every 3K. Let the sensor work.
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best that I have owned
A. Lane, 08/09/2002
2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
This is an awesome, big, comfortable
car. Its handling is great and it is
very smooth driving. The gas mileage
is great and it has a great safety
rating.
Finally a 4-door sedan that is fun and
practical to drive.
Congrats Chevrolet on a great car!!!!
4.25 out of 5 stars
Overall a Good Buy
jon_l, 03/21/2012
2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Bought my 2003 Impala LS second hand with 93,000 miles for my first car.
Ran great for a good while but just had to get the catalytic converter replaced at 102,000 miles, Brake Controller Module Replaced, and my Idle Control Valve replaced, costing me all together $1,200.
Despite those issues I've had no other issues I love my car.
It rides real smooth and has some nice power.
Has great … gas mileage on the highway.
This is really the last stylish model before the new Impalas went out.
The interior is very nice and there is plenty of room for 5 people to fit comfortably inside.
Currently at 104,500 miles and the car is still running great!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Comfortable, durable, safe and fun
jmr, 07/21/2010
2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Bought it new with huge discounts and rebates. after 7 years and 160,000 miles, and one major accident, it still runs and looks great. Good power, good on fuel. My wife fell asleep at the wheel at 70 mph, careened off guard rails and into ditch, woke up without a scratch and drove it 80 miles home! Had the common problems - passlock security preventing start randomly but seldom (I've … never fixed it), replaced catalytic converter (~$300), replaced front bearings myself (~$225). Very happy, still enjoy the car, will keep for 200K+ miles.
2003 Impala Highlights
Base
Base MSRP | $21,160 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $165/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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