Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala

Six problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2002 Impala.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, fuel, and power steering fluid. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and the engine, traction control, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle it would failed to start and there is oil leaking from the engine. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Aw.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 30 mph, the valve covers leaked oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the vehicle leak oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Aw.

5 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2012

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that oil leaks around the extension pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). However the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ec.

6 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2009

My 3. 8 is under recall but apparently dealership can't get oil leak repair parts. The leak is all over the starter now and usually it doesn't work. I need to get this taken care of. Can I get a refund if independent does the work?.




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