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Report: Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley May Wear Out

Chevrolet Impala Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Engines Affected: 3.4L V6, 3.8L V6

Average Mileage: 119,372 mi (40,000 mi - 172,426 mi)

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The serpentine belt tensioner pulley may wear out. Our technicians tell us that in order to get a new pulley from General Motors you must purchase a complete belt tensioner assembly.

 

  • Visitor, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 3.8L V6, 150,000 mi

    pulley bad,shredded my serpentine belt.

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  • Visitor, 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 3.8L V6, 172,426 mi

    Strange noise under hood with smoking.tried to reverse car back a little and then the belt the runs alternator, ac, etc breaks and then the car locks up meaning steering wheel get hard high temp sign comes on. Etc

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  • Visitor, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 3.4L V6, 40,000 mi

    Belt is squeeking and the pulleys are loose.

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  • Visitor, 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 3.4L V6, 148,000 mi

    Makes a loud squealing noise, hard to turn, battery light comes on, and slight burning smell.

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  • Mccreary01, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 3.8L V6, 60,000 mi
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    Tensioner Pulley locked up and shredded the serpentine belt. Easy fix

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  • Visitor, 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 3.8L V6

    to local mechanic and repaired at our cost.

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  • Visitor, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 3.8L V6, 135,496 mi

    Tensioner pulley froze up and belt broke. Replaced TENSIONER PULLEY and serpentine belt...shop cost was
    $156.12. Thought it was a little high but the weather was cold (15 degrees) and I didn't want to be outside working on it. You should be able to buy a replacement pulley for $35/45 and time to change requires about 1/2 to 3/4 hour. If weather was warmer I could have saved $100 plus by doing it my self.

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