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#16 of 21 Re: Loosing Oil in '06 SS... [dacotahsky] by ryster Dec 24, 2008 (8:35 pm)
Replying to: dacotahsky (Dec 23, 2008 9:03 am) My V6 LT has grip issues in general. I can easily smoke the front tires on dry pavement, and in wet/snow/ice it requires very careful application of the throttle to prevent wheelspin. My car does not have the traction control option (I didn't want it.) If my 211hp V6 has issues, I can't imagine what the 300hp V8 is like!   The resale value on Impalas is atrocious. My '06 LT has depreciated almost 67% in the 29 months/35,000miles I have driven it. The '06 SS isn't much better at about a 63% depreciation with mileage similar to mine. Believe it or not, a Hyundai Sonata V6 Limited will hold value slightly better than an Impala. Based on residual estimates, a $30,000 Impala SS will have a value of $8300 after 5 years. A $26,000 Sonata V6 Limited will have a value of $7300 after 5 years. The Hyundai was $4,000 less to start, but only $1,000 less in value after 5 years. The Hyundai Azera, on the other hand, does not hold value as well as the Sonata or the Impala. Interesting.   I have had (and still have) too many annoying problems to be able to say that I like the Impala enough to keep it for a couple more years. It is "okay", I suppose. It gets me where I need to go and is relatively fuel efficient. I didn't buy an extended warranty simply because the price was ridiculously expensive ($2600 for GMPP Major Guard with no deductible).
#17 of 21 2007 IMPALA Front end vibration by jdc4 Jan 18, 2009 (12:53 pm)
It feels like (holding the steering wheel) that something is broken in the front end of the car. Going over bumps in the road, the sensation is more of a rattle than a single "bump" feel. While I realize that this is ambiguous, I had the same experience with a 2000 Impala ... and it took the dealer a long time to figure out what was broken. I cannot remember what the issue was. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I have switched dealers (for several reasons) and I would hate to go back to the one who found the problem with the 2000. Replies to this message: rvoth (Jan 29, 2009 8:59 am) quietpro (Feb 28, 2009 7:41 am)
#18 of 21 Re: 2007 IMPALA Front end vibration [jdc4] by rvoth Jan 29, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: jdc4 (Jan 18, 2009 12:53 pm) Could be the tie rod have worn out enough to create play in the joint giving a knocking sound from the front end . If that's not it, have the strut checked for leaks, possibly the strut is defective.
#19 of 21 Front hub bearings by scerami Feb 20, 2009 (6:28 am)
I have a 2004 Impala LS with 81,000 miles. Recently, I had it in the Chevrolet dealer shop to have the some work done on it. They came back and said the hub bearings needed to be replaced and one tie rod. I had another independent shop check these things and they said the hub bearings needed to be replaced but tie rods were ok. How do you check the hub bearings? Replies to this message: quietpro (Feb 28, 2009 7:34 am)
#20 of 21 Re: Front hub bearings [scerami] by quietpro Feb 28, 2009 (7:34 am)
Replying to: scerami (Feb 20, 2009 6:28 am) I believe you can check hub bearings by jacking the car as if you were going to change the tire. Once the wheel is off the ground, try to "wiggle" the wheel...firmly attempting to turn it side to side, top to bottom (not spin). If it moves at all, there is a problem. Depending on where the movement is coming from, you can diagnose the problem. I'm not a mechanic by trade but if it wiggles in both directions, I'd say it's the bearings. If it only moves left to right, it's more likely a tie rod. If you have movement, you'll be better able to see where the problem lies by taking the wheel off and repeating the test directly on the rotor.   BTW, tie rods are a known issue on some Impalas (I think I have a problem with at least one of mine but haven't actually tested it). I didn't notice if you're still under warranty but even if you aren't, do some research and you may be able to convince the dealership or GM to cover the cost either fully or partially...depending on how much you care to fight about it.
#21 of 21 Re: 2007 IMPALA Front end vibration [jdc4] by quietpro Feb 28, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: jdc4 (Jan 18, 2009 12:53 pm) Your rattling problem sounds like it is most likely a Intermediate Steering Shaft (ISS). It is a VERY common problem with many GM FWD cars. My 06 Impala and 02 Monte Carlo both had the same problem. There is a temporary remedy of lubricating the joint of the shaft but if you're under warranty, ask about it at the dealership. My 06 was fully covered under warranty and you won't believe how much you've likely gotten used to it (once it's fixed, you'll swear it's a new car again). Tie rods are another possibility and as stated in the earlier post, they are a fairly common problem as well. It should also be covered under the manufacturer's warranty although if they deny either problem exists, you're left to convince them it's there.

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