The 2005 Chevy Impala thermostat is in the thermostat housing on the lower coolant line. The thermostat is what measures the temperature of the coolant running through the line, and from there it can determine what temp the engine is running at. If this part is not working then the engine runs the risk of overheating, which is bad for the car. If an engine overheats it will run the risk of warping or cracking the head gasket, which will cost thousands to fix in the long run. If You get a check engine light telling You that the thermostat is not working then get it fixed right away. It is only about 200 for a full replacement so You do not want to wait.
The ECT engine coolant temperature sensor is located on the engine on the 3.8 liter and on the 3.4 liter on the intake manifold near the thermostat. It could be bad. Also testing the temp. Sensor circuit for continuity also check the gauge for proper functionality.
Michael M.
April 9, 2020
Some common reasons for the temperature gauge in a 2005 chevrolet impala to not work is a blown fuse or damaged wiring or even a faulty temperature sensor.
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