EngineHigh
3.6 V6 timing chain stretch on high-mileage cars
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Listen for a rattle on cold start and check for engine light
2014–2020 Chevrolet Impala · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Chevrolet Impala typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,400
- Top three risks, from
- £1,420
- Worst case, everything
- £7,400
The single priciest documented job on the 2014–2020 Chevrolet Impala is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,950–£7,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
SteeringMedium
Electric power steering warning and heavy steering
Steering rack / column repair£400–£1,500
Inspect · Check for a steering warning on the dash
ElectricalLow
MyLink infotainment screen freezing and camera faults
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the screen and backup camera
BodyLow
Water leaks into the trunk from rear light seals
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Check the trunk floor for damp
BrakesLow
Front brake vibration from warped rotors
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Brake firmly from highway speed
TransmissionMedium
Six-speed automatic harsh shifting and shudder
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Feel for clunks and shudder between gears
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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