Target Audience:
Families, fleet buyers, and individuals seeking comfortable and spacious transportation.
Key Competitors:
Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, Dodge Charger, Hyundai Azera.
Comfort:
Known for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and quiet cabin.
Reliability:
Generally considered a reliable vehicle, especially with proper maintenance.
Value:
Offered a strong value proposition in the full-size sedan segment.
Powertrain:
Engine operation, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, transmission operation, drivetrain components.
Chassis:
Braking system (ABS, traction control), steering system, suspension system, wheel and tire information.
Electrical:
Lighting systems, instrument panel, driver information center, audio system, climate control, power accessories, battery, fuses, basic wiring diagrams.
Body:
Doors, windows, mirrors, seats, interior trim, exterior features, locks, security system.
Maintenance:
Recommended maintenance schedules, fluid checks and top-offs, tire pressure checks, basic cleaning and care.
Operation:
Vehicle starting and driving, using controls and features, parking, towing information.
Troubleshooting:
Warning lights and indicators, basic troubleshooting for common issues, what to do in emergencies.
Depth:
Designed for the owner; focuses on operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting, not in-depth repair procedures.
Transmission Type 1:
4-speed automatic (4T65-E)
Transmission Features 1:
Driver Shift Control (manual shifting capability)
Transmission Type 2:
6-speed automatic (6T70/6T75)
Transmission Features 2:
Provides improved fuel economy and smoother shifting.
Transmission Type 3:
6-speed automatic (6L80E - typically with V8)
Transmission Features 3:
Robust unit designed for higher torque applications.
NHTSA Front Crash:
5-Star
Traction Control:
Standard
Stability Control:
StabiliTrak (Standard on LTZ, optional on LS/LT)
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System
Airbags:
Frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, head curtain airbags (standard or optional depending on trim).
Seatbelts:
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners.
Audio System:
Available with various audio systems, including a premium Bose® sound system on higher trims.
Display:
Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle status and messages; optional touch-screen navigation system.
Cruise Control:
Standard cruise control
Parking Assist:
Available Rear Parking Assist system on some trims.
Bluetooth:
Available Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming on certain trims/packages.
Usb:
Optional USB port for audio device connectivity.
Oil Change Interval:
Every 7,500 miles or 12 months (using synthetic oil); 3,000 miles or 3 months (using conventional oil).
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 7,500 miles
Air Filter Replacement:
Every 45,000 miles or as needed.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Approx. 100,000 miles (depending on engine and plug type).
Engine Oil:
SAE 5W-30, API SN or newer, GM dexos1™ approved synthetic (preferred).
Coolant:
GM P/N 12346792 (or equivalent) orange coolant (50/50 mix with distilled water).
Transmission Fluid:
GM P/N 88861950 (or equivalent) Dexron VI (for 4T65-E and 6T70/75), Dexron VI (for 6L80E).
Common Issue 1:
Transmission shifting issues (particularly with the 4T65-E) can sometimes be related to fluid levels or internal wear.
Common Issue 2:
Power steering fluid leaks, often from hoses or the pump.
Common Issue 3:
Early models of the 3.9L V6 engine had some reports of piston ring issues, though less common in later years.
Common Issue 4:
Check engine lights related to evaporative emission control (EVAP) system components.
Chevrolet History:
Chevrolet, founded in 1911, is one of America's oldest and largest automotive brands, known for a wide range of vehicles from economy cars to heavy-duty trucks.
Impala Heritage:
The Impala nameplate has a long and storied history in the Chevrolet lineup, dating back to 1958, evolving from a flagship luxury model to a more mainstream sedan.
Eighth Gen Impala:
The eighth generation (2006-2013) continued the Impala's tradition of comfort and space, built on the versatile W-body platform shared with other GM sedans.
Manufacturing Location:
United States (e.g., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada and Detroit/Hamtramck, Michigan, USA for North American markets)
