Common questions

Is there a problem with my Chevy Impala?

Is there a problem with my Chevy Impala?

Cars stalls and does not start back up, unless I wait ten minutes or more. Stalls at least three times a day. I tried replacing the Mass Air flow sensor; yet, the problem continues.

What causes a Chevy Impala to stall at a stoplight?

A dirty throttle body can lead to stalling in your Impala. If you let off of the gas coming to a stoplight and it stalls for a second or two and recovers itself, it very well could be a dirty throttle body that is causing the problem. Here’s a great YouTube video from EricTheCarGuy. on how to clean a throttle body.

Why does my son’s Chevy Impala backfire?

Our son’s 2001 Chev Impala 3.4L V6 stalls in normal weather and when the weather is damp or rainy the engine runs very rough, misses and backfires. The vehicle also has failed the emissions test. The emissions report stated the possible failure was due to a faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor and or Catalytic converter.

What causes timing chain jumped in Chevy Impala?

Here’s more on timing chain jumped symptoms. Your Chevy Impala uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure.

Share it! The 2006-2011 Chevrolet Impala has known issues with the EVAP system, a part of your emission control system. The EVAP canister vent valve or valve solenoid wiring may fail causing illumination of the check engine light, setting code P0446, and problems filling the tank with fuel.

How can I Fix my gas pump nozzle?

Try rotating the pump’s nozzle so that it is more horizontal to the ground. Try it one way, if that does not work rotate it 180 degrees to the opposite direction. Some pump nozzles are a bit touchy and will sense any splash back from the gas tank. What really helps… only put the pump nozzle half way into the tank.

What to do if your Chevy Impala has an EVAP problem?

To correct the issue, the EVAP canister vent valve, solenoid, and wiring must be inspected. The most common fix is replacement of the wiring connector or replacement of the vent valve assembly.

What causes a car to have trouble filling the gas tank?

Trouble filling gas tank, gas pump nozzle clicks off when the car is not full, or spills out of the car. What is causing this? A bad gas cap will cause the light to come on, of so replace the cap. The vent is not working if gas is coming back at you. Replace with new.

Share it! The 2006-2011 Chevrolet Impala has known issues with the EVAP system, a part of your emission control system. The EVAP canister vent valve or valve solenoid wiring may fail causing illumination of the check engine light, setting code P0446, and problems filling the tank with fuel.

Try rotating the pump’s nozzle so that it is more horizontal to the ground. Try it one way, if that does not work rotate it 180 degrees to the opposite direction. Some pump nozzles are a bit touchy and will sense any splash back from the gas tank. What really helps… only put the pump nozzle half way into the tank.

To correct the issue, the EVAP canister vent valve, solenoid, and wiring must be inspected. The most common fix is replacement of the wiring connector or replacement of the vent valve assembly.

Trouble filling gas tank, gas pump nozzle clicks off when the car is not full, or spills out of the car. What is causing this? A bad gas cap will cause the light to come on, of so replace the cap. The vent is not working if gas is coming back at you. Replace with new.

How many horsepower does a Chevy Impala have?

I AM NOT SURE WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. I WILL SEE IF I CAN DETACH THE WHEREABOUTS BEFORE I TAKE IT TO A GARAGE. THE CAR RUNS WELL WITH 125,000. IT IS A 91, AND I AM THE ORGINAL OWNER.

What makes a Chevy Impala a police car?

All seats of the Chevrolet Impala Police car were made of heavy-duty materials in order to withstand continuous use for an extended period. Air conditioning, power door locks, power windows, adjustable tilt steering wheel and rear window lockout protection was available on the 2008 Impala Police car.

Is the Chevy Impala still in the market?

The Impala Police car model was discontinued as Chevrolet’s law enforcement product became the Caprice PPV.

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