I was wondering if there is any more other high mileage impala’s out there and are there any problems to possibly look out for after 101k miles , I have an 16 LTZ with the V6 (100839 miles) . Haven’t had any problems besides battery going dead , key fob battery going dead, and recharging the A/C . I bought this car brand new in September 16’
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For sure check your intake hose on the air box if you haven't already. Cant stress that enough on these newer impalas.
Make sure you don't beat the thing to death, your TCM will go sooner or later with the pesky fluid pressure switches breaking. Typically happens between 60-80 thousand miles with normal to abusive drives so you are overdue, with what I assume are strictly highway miles. Mine went on my 13 at 86, but I knew I'd get what I deserved spinning tires and such. What you should think about is that the car is double the age after 100,000 and worry about how you drive to not break things, how to get the best MPG, how to get more years out of the car, etc. A 2016 with 100,000 is no different then a 2012 with 100,000 if that makes sense.
intake hose supposedly is warranty item but i dont know if i have the receipt and can prove is under 100K when i did it.
i have 165K on and all passed inspection just yesterday
did front brakes at 100 and rear at 130. fronts measure 5 and rear measured 10.
i had a rear hub issue and that was expensive.
i did all shocks/struts but think i caused it by doing dukes of hazard jump so i cannot necessarily fault chevy.
trans went at 130K. 3800 for rebuilt GM with 100K warranty so that gets me 3 years.
my trip B odometer is 50K with 24.7 miles so considering how fast i drive i think thats excellent. i accidentally reset it before but wanted a longer interval
re: the TCM comment above. i'm assuming since i got new trans that i got new trans control module????
make sure u rotate your tires! i do that myself mostly unless is too cold out.
my battery died last year. makes me wonder if just should replace every 3 years regardless. got the best NAPA one cause AAA wanted 250 to replace in my lot.
before trans went bad i had trans fluid change at 100
if anyone could supply guidance on other things like brake fluid it would be good.
i did radiator drain/refill at 150K but other than the upper hose the other 2 seems like a PITA even with the correct tool kit i bought so i just keep the hoses in my trunk. man they make things tight. i cannot even see the lower clamp!
i use my winter mats so the interior still looks 90% new id say.
i keep wondering if i should start replacing things before they break..but maybe they wont..water pump etc.
i have 165K on and all passed inspection just yesterday
did front brakes at 100 and rear at 130. fronts measure 5 and rear measured 10.
i had a rear hub issue and that was expensive.
i did all shocks/struts but think i caused it by doing dukes of hazard jump so i cannot necessarily fault chevy.
trans went at 130K. 3800 for rebuilt GM with 100K warranty so that gets me 3 years.
my trip B odometer is 50K with 24.7 miles so considering how fast i drive i think thats excellent. i accidentally reset it before but wanted a longer interval
re: the TCM comment above. i'm assuming since i got new trans that i got new trans control module????
make sure u rotate your tires! i do that myself mostly unless is too cold out.
my battery died last year. makes me wonder if just should replace every 3 years regardless. got the best NAPA one cause AAA wanted 250 to replace in my lot.
before trans went bad i had trans fluid change at 100
if anyone could supply guidance on other things like brake fluid it would be good.
i did radiator drain/refill at 150K but other than the upper hose the other 2 seems like a PITA even with the correct tool kit i bought so i just keep the hoses in my trunk. man they make things tight. i cannot even see the lower clamp!
i use my winter mats so the interior still looks 90% new id say.
i keep wondering if i should start replacing things before they break..but maybe they wont..water pump etc.
Wikipedia states the same transmission the 6T70 is in both generations, in which I thought the thread starter was referring to the Limited rather than the newest body. Really how different can the two gens be, knowing GM they probably made everyone over pay for a body kit.
Also how did your trans act when you though it was bad, the TCM fluid switches often slams the shifting points down and up when they break acting like the gears are slipping. The same problem has been happening on the 6T7X since 2009 in the Acadia and also some 6L80 autos.
I assume the dealer checked that when I went to have them inspect everything so I’ll double check!
While that certainly is a lot of miles for the age of the car it is by no means high in terms of how far you can go, there are several things I would address at the 100k mark mostly to do with fluid flushes such as:
Transmission fluid flush and filter replace (this is crucial, most car owners neglect this completely, it will cost you 3-400 but will greatly extend the life of your car's transmission).
Brake fluid flush (this needs to be properly done and not just the fluid taken out of the reservoir).
Coolant flush (careful don't mix the green with the orange).
Power steering fluid flush
I do believe yours has the 100k mile Iridium spark plugs which likely could use replacing about now as well.
I think that's it, I would have someone go over the suspension but usually the rubber parts won't start to really need replacing until the 200k mile mark and from what I have seen most American cars today go an easy 200k and I've seen quite a few hit the 300,000 mile marker. You might want to look into getting seat covers (especially the driver one unless you frequently carry passengers then those as well), as well as floor mats, these will greatly extend the life of your upholstery and carpet.
Transmission fluid flush and filter replace (this is crucial, most car owners neglect this completely, it will cost you 3-400 but will greatly extend the life of your car's transmission).
Brake fluid flush (this needs to be properly done and not just the fluid taken out of the reservoir).
Coolant flush (careful don't mix the green with the orange).
Power steering fluid flush
I do believe yours has the 100k mile Iridium spark plugs which likely could use replacing about now as well.
I think that's it, I would have someone go over the suspension but usually the rubber parts won't start to really need replacing until the 200k mile mark and from what I have seen most American cars today go an easy 200k and I've seen quite a few hit the 300,000 mile marker. You might want to look into getting seat covers (especially the driver one unless you frequently carry passengers then those as well), as well as floor mats, these will greatly extend the life of your upholstery and carpet.
I have a 2014 Limited with now almost 92,000 on it. I put just over 500 miles a week on it running back and forth to work. Other than synthetic oil changes, two transmission fluid drain and fills, 2 cabin filters, 2 air filters, 2 front hub bearings, and turning the front brake rotors, the car has been easy on the wallet in terms of maintenance. In the next month or 2, around 100,000 miles, I am going to change the antifreeze, spark plugs, brake fluid and check the belt. Still on the factory brakes, tires were replaced not too long ago along with an alignment and still on the original struts and all suspension parts, save for the Addco sway bar and bushings and Moog rear end links I installed when I got it (took them off the 2002 Grand Prix I traded in for the Impala).
The car has been great, no issues whatsoever. For the mileage I run, it is a good car to do it with. I am fanatical with maintenance and receipts and documenting it. If you can buy one with proof of maintenance, it is a no brainer.
The car has been great, no issues whatsoever. For the mileage I run, it is a good car to do it with. I am fanatical with maintenance and receipts and documenting it. If you can buy one with proof of maintenance, it is a no brainer.
I have a 10th Gen Impala 2016 V6 2LT, 137,000 miles and running great. Great power 💪 from the V6.
Just did spark plugs and ignition coils as part of maintenance, used AC Delco plugs and DENSO coils.
Has been in family since 17,000 miles.
Just did spark plugs and ignition coils as part of maintenance, used AC Delco plugs and DENSO coils.
Has been in family since 17,000 miles.
2015 Impala LTZ with the 3.6L V6 at 178,000. I've owned it since new, and it is still honestly a great car. I can't justify getting rid of it for any reason.
I run full synthetic with oil and oil filter changes no more than every 6,000 miles.
122,000 - Transmission fluid drain and fill.
135,000 - Changed all 4 calipers due to seizing and corrosion in one or two.
139,000 - Rear left passenger window switch failed.
166,000 - Replaced both front wheel bearings due to tone wheel fractures.
169,000 - Exhaust leak from a cracked cat (see GM Service Bulletin 17-NA-321).
170,000 - Starter became weak. Replaced before it completely failed. It had a remarkably long life.
I've been dealing with an interior light outage issue, and I also had the tail light gasket seal leak. Those were the worst of unforecast maintenance items.
I'm still on the original suspension, which is going to be replaced this summer. I don't drive it aggressively, and I only really notice a light vibration in the steering wheel at highway speed that goes away around 85 MPH (hah).
The transmission is still original, and I figure this will be the first major failure point of the vehicle. Getting rid of this car will depend on the cost of a replacement transmission. As of right now it is working totally fine with no slips, other than the notorious intermittent slip between gears 2 and 3 that has been an issue since these cars rolled off the line.
I run full synthetic with oil and oil filter changes no more than every 6,000 miles.
122,000 - Transmission fluid drain and fill.
135,000 - Changed all 4 calipers due to seizing and corrosion in one or two.
139,000 - Rear left passenger window switch failed.
166,000 - Replaced both front wheel bearings due to tone wheel fractures.
169,000 - Exhaust leak from a cracked cat (see GM Service Bulletin 17-NA-321).
170,000 - Starter became weak. Replaced before it completely failed. It had a remarkably long life.
I've been dealing with an interior light outage issue, and I also had the tail light gasket seal leak. Those were the worst of unforecast maintenance items.
I'm still on the original suspension, which is going to be replaced this summer. I don't drive it aggressively, and I only really notice a light vibration in the steering wheel at highway speed that goes away around 85 MPH (hah).
The transmission is still original, and I figure this will be the first major failure point of the vehicle. Getting rid of this car will depend on the cost of a replacement transmission. As of right now it is working totally fine with no slips, other than the notorious intermittent slip between gears 2 and 3 that has been an issue since these cars rolled off the line.
I was told they won’t even touch my tranny filter till I’m having serious issues!so I can’t change it?
I own a 2014 Chevy Impala LT. I just hit 268,000 miles!!!!!! I absolutely cannot believe it. All I do is keep up on the maintenance inside the car manual. No idea how much longer it will last. The cameras and parking assists have all gone bust. Had to do some work to a few bearings over the years, but I’m not complaining! I can’t believe its lasted this long!!
I am looking at and have a sales agreement for a 2014 Impala LTZ. It has just under 160K miles on it. Mostly from the last owner that traded it in according to the Carfax. I certainly hope with the regular maintenance that I will get many more miles out of the engine. It is all the accessories and options on this car- more than any other vehicle I've owned as an LTZ that has me more worried about failing or starting to become problematic.
I have a 2014 LTZ with 185k miles that I bought new in the summer of 2014. I have had to replace 3 of the 4 wheel bearing/hubs - not because of bearing wear, but because of the sensor rings breaking. It still has the original brakes all the way around, though they're getting pretty thin now. I had to replace the "hose" (I would call it a boot, but whatever) on the intake. The dealer wanted $200 for replacement part, but couldn't seem to get one for me and I ended up getting one from an ebay seller for about $25. I had trouble with the screen going black and it turned out to be a poor connection at a plug in the glovebox area. After unplugging, replugging and jiggling the connector, I haven't had any more trouble with it. About 3 years ago the adhesive on the edges of the sun roof shade let go and wadded up. The dealer body shop quoted $1,500 for a new shade, installed, so I ripped it out and put 95% tinting on the glass instead. About 2 years ago I took a nap on the way home and took out the neighbor's mail box, which was mounted on a 4x6 post. The insurance totalled the car, but I bought it back and had it repaired. The damage was all sheet metal and plastic and a wheel and tire.
My wife likes the car so well that we bought another 2014 LTZ with 98k miles from a local dealer about a year ago.
My wife likes the car so well that we bought another 2014 LTZ with 98k miles from a local dealer about a year ago.
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