Four problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2003 Impala.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds, smoke appeared from the front of the vehicle. The contact lifted the hood and observed oil leaking from the engine. The contact wiped the engine clean, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 200,040.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a strong coolant odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the motor head gaskets wore prematurely. The motor and the head gasket were replaced several times however the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Head gasket failure cost of repair $1800. 00.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a warning light illuminated advising that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that one of the head gaskets failed. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.