2002 Chevrolet Impala Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 13%of 795 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of the 795 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 chevy Impala intake gasket on motor lets water into motor cost $740 dollars to repair. Had same trouble on a 95 buick which ruined the engine. My son had same trouble on a 97 buick. I think there should be a recall on this engine GM has had this trouble for years I know of a few other who have had same trouble.”
NHTSA complaint #10243111, filed 2008-09, 109,000 miles“2002 chevy Impala low coolant light coming on as many others have complained of and there's no change or very little change in level of the anti-freeze. As many others have complained of the intake gaskets are plastic and end up leaking. The 3.4 is a common problem in GM products and I should have known better not to buy 1. Please make this a recall. I don't have $1000 to fix this car I already paid $4400 for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10268932, filed 2009-05, 104,000 miles“Owner of 2002 chevy Impala that has an intake manifold leak. Family member also had an Impala, 2003, and had the same issue. Why is this such a problem? When I searched the issue online I found many owners that had the same issue. Gm needs to issue a recall on this problem and have proper gaskets installed in their cars. This car is not a cheap car, and to have these problems is a sign of a poor quality.”
NHTSA complaint #10212545, filed 2007-12, 85,000 miles“2002 Impala in the check engine light box the low coolant light and the security lights also shows and the battery light then the engine dies in the middle of traffic I have seen so many and more people with impalas in dangerous moments talking of it online could you please have chevy correct this deadly mess got the problem fixed then it started back I do have kids active in school sports needing transportation I can not describe how being stranded in traffic makes me feel.”
NHTSA complaint #10362551, filed 2010-10, 140,000 miles“My 2002 chevy Impala does not start on many occasions. The engine does not even crank. After taking my car to 2 repair shops the problem has not been found and both places have no ideas. I have done my own research and found many people are having the same problem. I am a 23 year old female and found myself stuck over an hour from home earlier this week when my car would not start. How can I fix it or is there a recall that I and all the others do not know about?”
NHTSA complaint #10277243, filed 2009-07, 108,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V701000Oct 26, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2000–2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Buick Regal 1997–2004 +3 more
- 09V116000Apr 8, 2009General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2000–2003, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Buick Regal 1997–2003 +3 more
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- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 26 | 3% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 5% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 106 | 13% |
| 2001 | 123 | 17% |
| 2000 | 159 | 19% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala
305 complaintsExterior lighting
123 complaintsEngine
75 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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