Radiator problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala

Last year I bought my car from a private dealer. Since purchasing it, my car always seems to be running hot. My "check engine coolant" light use to come on so often, I went out and purchased another radiator hose and clamps and got the light to turn off. However the issue with my car running hot has not gone away. I'm scared that this is a bigger issue than coolant and it could create a fire and after reading the recall, I am afraid to drive until this problem is fixed.

"takata recall" my 2002 Impala is overheating I did a pressure check it held pressure changed the water pump and thermostat also the fans and radiator and it still is overheating what else could it be when I'm at a red light it gets to the maximum but when I'm driving it stays around normal.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was smoke coming from the radiator and the contact noticed the vehicle's engine had caught fire. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. No medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage 201,000. Ad.

Passlock system would disable the car from starting dozens of times for months. I would get stuck anywhere without warning for half an hour or more with my children. It was taken in for a coolant leak issue. The dexcool ( a horrible product with lawsuits due to engine damage) had eaten the hoses and was spraying around the engine. It created a sludge that thankfully did not destroy my radiator. The car finally outright failed because of the security system. The passlock system is a known issue with gm. I have read endless complaints about this problem. There was nothing wrong with the car, but the system would not read the key. It was in the shop for weeks. Had to get new bcm and have the system reprogrammed. My car only has 37,000 miles and for it to fail and need such expensive repairs for a faulty system with nothing wrong with the mechanics of the car is unreal. Another known issue is with the signals going out without warning. I never know if the turn signals will work and this is very dangerous. I am fearful that other issues with the electrical system might happen. But knowing that the bcm might fail again in another year or so is the biggest rub. How many times do people have to reprogram their car and replace parts on a faulty passlock system that will fail again?.

2002 Chevrolet Impala with bad intake manifold gasket and brakes. Consumer was informed that the intake manifold gasket leak is a common problem in these vehicles. Brakes have been replaced three times. He states that this is also a common problem. The consumer stated the rotors were warped. The engine and radiator were replaced due to a leak.

Only 78000 miles on my 2002 Impala when the coolant light comes on. Nearly $1000. 00 later they told me I needed a new water pump, intake manifold gasket, belt, radiator cap, thermostat and of course an oil change. All of this because the coolant gm requires is corrosive and causes the above items to deteriorate. How long will the replacements last? not sure I want to find out.

2002 chevy Impala 3. 4l 84,000+ miles low coolant light comes on. Leaking antifreeze but not sure where. Continually having to add antifreeze to overflow to maintain level. Car smells like burning antifreeze after being driven. Numerous complaints found online at car forums with other consumers having the same trouble. Contents in radiator and overflow is thick, oily-like substance. So far, while checking oil, it is ok. Not milky or cloudy. Numerous reasons why vehicle has coolant problems. One theory is dexcool causes the sludge. Another theory is faulty intake valve & gasket. Main theory is problem originates from intake valve (gasket) and dominos.