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P0300 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2008, 2009

What P0300 Means on Your CHEVROLET IMPALA

Real CHEVROLET IMPALA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"2006-2009 chevrolet impala ss ticking noise, engine misfire and/or ses light. this may be the result of an afm (active fuel management for displacement-on-demand) lifter that unlocks as soon as the engine is started or one that is mechanically collapsed/stuck."

— 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 01/07/2016

"Was driving when the traction control light came on and message came across saying service traction control: then check engine light started flashing rapidly at the same time. follow by a very loud knocking noise from the engine. then speed would not accelerate."

— 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 09/18/2014

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0300 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2008
1
2009
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0300 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026