2000 Chevrolet Impala Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “intake manifold” (23% of reports).
- 159engine and engine cooling complaints
- 74,900median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 37 of 159 complaints (23%)
- Low coolant: mentioned in 9 of 159 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala at $1,150, and half of them between $750 and $1,400.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 77 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Impala | 2 | 0% | 7,325 |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% | 68,183 |
| 2012 Impala | 3 | 1% | 25,300 |
| 2011 Impala | 9 | 2% | 60,450 |
| 2010 Impala | 6 | 1% | 76,964 |
| 2009 Impala | 21 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 26 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 30 | 5% | 58,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 27 | 5% | 44,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 31 | 5% | 63,018 |
| 2004 Impala | 36 | 3% | 78,500 |
| 2003 Impala | 80 | 12% | 69,764 |
| 2002 Impala | 106 | 13% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 123 | 17% | 75,495 |
| 2000 Impala | 159 | 19% | 74,900 |
| 1996 Impala | 10 | 11% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Fix: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineÂs front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: General 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 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Risk: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, A CLUNKING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY MISFIRED AND PERFORMED…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the intake manifold leaked fuel and released vapors. The intake manifold was replaced two years prior by a certified mechanic, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the intake manifold was fractured. In…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 mph, smoke and flames emitted from the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) associated with the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Chevrolet Impalas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (19% of the 818 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $750 and $1,400), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “intake manifold”, in 37 of 159 complaints, followed by “low coolant” (9).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Impala years.