2002 Chevrolet Impala fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My son went to jump start the car and when he tried to start it the engine blew up . The intake manifold flew off in multiple pieces. Had car towed to my mechanic and found out the cylinder was dead due to the explosion. Though well the car had a lot of miles, so I thought it was just its time. So…”
filed Dec 24, 2014
“This is a continuing problem. When I start my car and drive it down the road, sometimes, but not always, the idle will not come down from high idle. I can do up to 45 mph and never touch the accelerator. If I tap the accelerator to release the high idle, it works sometimes. Usually thought, I have…”
filed Jul 19, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Impala | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Impala | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Impala | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Impala | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Impala | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 Impala | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 Impala | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 Impala | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 Impala | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 Impala | 19 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.