2001 CHEVROLET Impala

My 20 yr old Daughter bought the car in 2013 , in April she parked it in our yard. When she went to start it the next day it wouldnt, she thought she left something on and battery had run down. the car sat for about a week until I could find the time to go get cables and jumpstart it. when I put the key in door the map light came on, so I thought maybe by sitting it had recharged. I sat sideways and leaned in to put key in the ignition when I turned the key the dam car made a loud pop like gun fire and proceeded to burst into flames! I hurried up to move my car away from the Impala and then got the house to put out fire. It burnt all along the fuel line behind the Manifold cover including 4 inches of it. I started researching the internet and found numerous documentations of the same event. WHY IS THIS CAR STILL BEING SOLD TO UNSUSPECTING PERSONS MOST BEING OUR YOUNG ADULTS???? I called Delphi they couldn’t help.

3400 motor Car has been repeatedly recalled for many years due to problems with the vehicle and I bought the car used in September 2010 and have had acceleration problems with the car and no interior lights and Chevy will not honor the recalls so that I can get the car fixed properly. Chevy has informed me that they will only honor the recalls for 8 years.
I haven’t spent any money on the emission as the repair shop cannot determine what is wrong.
Called and left messages on 4/11/2011 and 4/14/2011 and have not heard back from anyone regarding this situation.

The clear coat is coming off the car. We bought the car used (Oct. 26/01) and took it to Ziebart to have a protective coating put on.(Nov. 9/01) The GM protection plan was VERY expensive. When we took it back for its one-year check-up(Oct. 21/02),the technician at Ziebart told us that the clear coat was coming off. We took it to the dealership on Oct. 31/02. The warrantee was for 60000 km (38000 miles). The dealership repaired the part that was coming off "as a gesture of good will" because the warrantee was up, but we requested that they do the whole car, as we felt that the problem would recur. "They do not repair what is not damaged." Now, 7 months later, the clear coat is coming off a different part of the car. They will cover 50% of the cost of repair, but when I asked what happens if this problem recurs, I was told we will have to pay for the repair. GM Canada is playing hard-ball and backs the dealership. "The matter is closed". When I asked if there was an ombudsman, they said no and that my only other option is "to get legal counsel or go to GM mediation or arbitration."Do you have a Canadian counterpart? Thank you.

The car at 21,000 miles needed need brake pads, and roters.One week after replacement 2 roters had to be replaced.My current Pickup truck has 12,000 mies on it and the front brake pads are half worn.I live in the country, no stop and go traffic. Why the short life on these pads and rotors. This could have turned in a deadly situation with the Impala.Chevrolets attitude. Turn the complaint into the Better Business Bureau. We fufilled the Warrenty.Please follow up on this case before some one is killed.

Started having problems with turn signals not working, have to turn on emergency lights to get them to work, have received \"warnings\" from law enforcement for failure to use signal. There is a recall for this, but Gm wont give up info. Then the door locks started to stick. We have been locked in the car and locked out of the car. We have been locked in sometims from 1 minute to 20 minutes. Then we found out we have a leak in the intake manifold gasket. The smell is overpowering and makes our 3 children physically sick.

Purchased the car used November 2005 at Christenson Chevrolet in Highland Indiana. During the test drive, the airbag light was on – had them write on the contract that they would repair the airbag light issue. Light went off for 4 months, then came back on. Brought it in with the contract that states that they would fix the problem – they fixed it but the used car salesman (Brian) acted like we had personally attacked him by referring to the contract and not paying the $600 ourselves. It has now been taken to the dealer 4 times due to the same airbag light. Each time they tell me that it\’s something else, rarely covered by the extended warranty. They covered the first repair but I have had to cover much of the expense of the rest of the repairs. The traction control and ABS started suddenly began engaging at inappropriate times. It has now been in twice for traction control and ABS issues. Many sensors have been replaced, both front hub assemblies, intake manifold gasket, among other stuff. The last time I vowed to get rid of the car once and for all but now the airbag light is again saying lit. I\’m starting to think that for the last two years the dealer has not been doing anything other than resetting the airbag light – then it comes on again and I again have to take time off of work and be inconvenienced.I have always been a strict GM bigot but this car is making me rethink my stance. And I definitely won\’t be buying another car from Christenson Chevrolet in Highland, Indiana. Too bad for them as I have purchased 2 new cars since buying this used Impala and intend to continue to buy one new car per year.

Puchased car new from Country Chevrolet in Benton, KY in May 2001. April 6, 2004 at 48,xxx miles had to replace lower intake manifold gaskets which were leaking. This could have led to engine failure had it not been discovered in time. This appears to be a common problem with this 3.4L V6 engine, yet GM is not being held accountable. The problem is discovered after the warranty has expired. How convenient for GM. And the consumer is left to pay the hefty price. I am asking that you please make GM accountable. Please make them recall this engine and make them refund service charges for innocent consumers who have purchased this vehicle.

I took the car to a GM dealership for repair for the loud popping noise when turning and they not have fixed the promblem yet they are trying to replace one part at a time at my cost till we find out what the promblem is. I cannot afford this cost. I thuogh that they are the experts but I was wrong.

I have the same problem as many who own the chevy Impala Traction Light comes on Airbag light comes and sometimes Security light comes on this seems to be a on going thing with chevy impalas I now see why GM is not doing so well and other Companys are doing better like toyota,mazda etc. I’ve been on line check other customes they have the same compaints no more for American made cars

I have been having problems with the automatic traction. Took it to the local GM dealer and they put in on the computer and it came up with a faulty EBTCM ( whatever that is) The part alone is about $695.00. I called GM and explained the problem, but nothing will be done by them although the car only has 29548 miles. Rotors were bad so they were replaced, but what can be done with the traction problem….. on dry roads, I may add ! The dealer said that there is an “alert”, but could do nothing about it except charge me to replace the EBTCM….. so watch out you other Impala owners !

Clunk from suspension through steering wheel. See GM document ID 1539408 (SB 4#0-02-35-004b (July 27.2004)). Intermedate steering shaft failure. GM & Dealer have refused to make repairs under warranty.

Catalytic converter went bad and had to be replaced back in 2004. GM had recall on it about 6 months after I had paid for my own repairs so I was reimbursed more than half of what I paid out of pocket.Nov 2006 temperature gauge was going higher than normal, low coolant light came on and heater was not hot air. Took car in to be looked at and have had to replace intake manifold, cylinder head and upper intake. Sludge located all throughout the car especially radiator cap due to Dex-Cool issue.

Brake pads replaced, rotors replaced and turned, idling problems, all by 31000 miles. bought newGM extended warranty on brake rotors and assembly but not brake pads. Beth Boes (customer relations manager) will not return phone callsSarah from GM says they will not do anything further to help me

At 25963 miles and again at 40196 miles the brake rotors on the rear of the car had to be replaced. front rotors had to be resurfaced, and brake pads replaced. Chevrolet claims this is normal wear, but had previously indicated that they were having a problem with rotors that were flaking and warping at 15,000 miles. Chevrolet refused to repair under warranty.

1.) ENGINE= LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE 3.4 LITER V-6. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, DEX-COOL COOLANT, THERMOSTAT, OIL, AND O-RING (GM PART 10477565).2.) DRIVELINE= RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF SAME.3.) ELECTRICAL = MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (GM PART 88964580) TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. REQUIRED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT.

Consumer has a 2001 chevy impala with engine and suspension problems. *nj the consumer stated several of the engine and suspension components failed due to oil damage. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

2001 chevrolet impala with severe engine problems. consumer states that a valve that was touching the engine melted. the melting of the valve caused burning to the fuel lines, electrical lines, vacuum lines, and protective coverings. *kb the consumer stated the problem was with the catalytic converter. *jb

2001 impala rear defroster did not work. this was caused by a loose clip inside the window. *ts *jb

In less than one year the vehicle's catalytic converter converter had to be replaced. the oxygen sensor may have been the caused of the failure. *mr the driver's information center stoppedworking, the passenger side window shattered and the oxygen sensor needs to be checked again. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag indicator constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000. updated 11/14/14*cn updated 08/28/2017*ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the sensing diagnostic module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 00v371000 (air bags) and in nhtsa campaign id number: 00v244000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the airbag warning light remained illuminated. upon inspection the dealership determined the air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) experienced a memory error. the sdm was replaced by the dealer. there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v244000, regarding the air bag control module. the vin was not included in the recall. *ak

The air bag light came on and stayed on. vehicle would not pass state inspection. took vehicle to dealer, dealer scanned for codes-- found 3 codes current, b0026-frontal deployment loop stage 1, b0043 l/f frontal deployment loop stage 2 voltage out ot range, b0044 l/f frontal deployment loop stage open dealer did sir diagnostic system check found sir coil module had open circuit. they replaced sir coil module. vehicle has never been involved in an accident. air bag has never been deployed. old part is unavailable (dealer kept it).*jb

After starting the vehicle the air bag warning light stayed lit. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

On my 2001 chevrolet impala, an air bag light was on. the gm dealership in new richmond wi, replaced an airbag module in october. a few weeks later i noticed online that there was a recall for my car, that being the airbag module that was changed. so i brought in the recall information to the gm dealership and they said my vin doesn't show up as being part of the recall, so they couldn't help. but they said i could call up gm. so i called the chevrolet customer assistance center at 1-800-222-1020. they also said that my car wasn't part of the recall. *ak with having the right year, make, model, and replacing the exact part that was recalled, i believe my car should have been apart of the recall. can you help? joel hetzel

Airbag warning light illuminates randomly.*ak

Air bag light came on while driving. took to dealer, they replaced the air bag module. potentially a problem with deployment in an accident. after reading other complaints i thought i should submit mine. seems to be a problem with this car! *jb

When vehicle is in drive and you take your foot off of the brake it will start to roll backwards. this happens when you are sitting at a red light or sitting in your driveway. when this occurs you hit the gas and might hit the car in front of you. or roll back and hit the car behind you. the salesman at the dealership were i got the car has had a number of complaints about this same problem, his name is [xxx]. i have called the chevrolet company to voice my problem. i am waiting to hear back from them, if you have any question feel free to call or email me and i will answer any other questions thankyou for looking into this matter.*ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

I have an idea that i took to davis invention company t like it 2 years ago the car co.'s don't want because it will stop accident. car maker said too me they sell part too. so that leaves the insurance co that pays for -the part please have someone from your research dept call me at [xxx] so i can tell you more about it information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *dt *tr

The ignition key comes out with car running.

Blinkers & hazards do not always work.

Previous complaint number 10955413 done on 2/18/2017. the ignition switch on my 2001 chevrolet impala as well as my 1989 chevrolet caprice. both vehicles have been purchased by myself with nothing being owed on either vehicle. the caprice stopped on a highway and was later towed to my parents house. the impala stopped at the entrance to cedar crest nursing home in montgomery,alabama and it coasted into the parking lot in the rear of the nursing home just outside my fathers window who was a resident at said nursing home.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road where it was towed to the contact’s brother’s residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 182,826. updated 06/23/17*lj updated 10/6/2017*js

The oil pan leaks oil when not in motion and possibly while in motion. additionally when motion the steering makes a grinding noise when turning (the sound appears to come from the steering box).

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving, the vehicle steered in the opposite direction and the check engine and coolant indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I had a rebuild engine in the car a month after l purchase the car. since then my car has been back to the deal twice about the engine and now a year from then my last problem. my transmission isn't working and now i have to find away to fix it. mrs.[xxx] baltimore city resident information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while inserting the key in the ignition, it independently ejected while the ignition switch seized. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was previous repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 15,808.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while making a right turn at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 10/18/16*lj *tr

When turning put on brake when you go out of park the traction control light comes on and it makes a grinding noise. but not when going down road or freeway. but happens in stop and go traffic.

My vehicle is having the abs kick on in uneccessary conditions. then the vehicles traction control will turn off and the abs light comes on and both stay on until i turn the vehicle off. from research this seems to be a problem with this line of vehicle, both a costly fix and a common problem. please help me address this issue.

This complaint is an update to two previously filed complaints 10949546 and 10948110 both complaints deal with ignition switch issues both were reported as missing or stolen as a result of ignition difficulties. this serves as an upgrade to the complaints as being both stolen at this point due to the length of time that both vehicles have been missing.

I was driving along and the car suddenly shut the engine off. this was due to ignition switch problems please see case number 2:16-cv-00111-wkw-wc,smith v. cedar crest nursing home et.al.,. the car was on a city street or highway in the city of montgomery,alabama.

I have multiple problems and parts replaced on my 2001 chevy impala 3.8. within 2 weeks of purchasing i've been battling abs, trac off, and service traction system codes for 10 years now and i've replaced parts over and over only for the lights to go out for maybe 30 days then come back on and stay on. i'm in the military and deployed for a year right after purchasing the car without extended warranty but 30 day warranty. i was told when i got back to bring it in because i had the issue 2 weeks after i bought it and they fixed it then it repeated in 3 months. 1 year later they said they wouldn't fix it and they would just find another broken part different from before and point it to that and not cover fixing the issue i bought the car with. so multipleshops and parts later i'm still replacing parts. lr wheel sensor reads 0 and i just replaced the sensor again.... now about to buy the wiring harness and try that again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when turning the vehicle's ignition switch, the vehicle's intake manifold failed and caught on fire. the failure caused the head gasket cover to fracture and detach. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold, the sensor, and the head gasket cover needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000. the vin was not available.

On dec, 12, our 2001 impala was sitting in the driveway. it had not been driven for a few days and since the weather was cold, my husband wanted to make sure it would start. when he turned the key, there was an explosion in the injector system. flames shot out and the system was blown apart. fortunately, the car was not in our garage at the time and he was not injured. we called vermilion chevrolet in danville, illinois and the person who answered said it was a defective fuel regulator that had caused the problem. he seemed to be aware of the problem. we had recently received a recall for possible under the hood fires, but he told us that was for a leaky valve cover gasket, not the fuel regulator. we have comprehensive insurance, but they are balking at covering the damage. we have not had any estimates on getting it repaired yet. we are still waiting on the insurance. meanwhile we have a car we cannot drive. we did some research on the internet and it appears that this is a known defect, but that the 2001 models were not included in any recall. why not? help!!

Dash lights went out,replaced light switch,blows fuse if dash lights are turned on,horn will come on when car is off.earlier brake peddle wore wires behind it down, caused short,car would die while driving.low tire pressure light on,tires are fine.

Both headlights unexpectedly turn off while driving. flicker on and off and then go off. used to be able to let the car sit a few hours and they would work again. now 2 nights ago they went off while driving at night....won't come back on at all. parking lights stay on, turn signals, and 4 way flashers still work, pull switch lever back for bright lights and both headlights work in bright mode as long as you keep holding back on the lever. this was an intermittent problem that no one has been able to figure out. have had it looked at several times and problem still exists. replaced hazard flashers swithc, replaced mutlifunction switch, replaced headlights switch. problem still exists. now lights are off and won't come back on no matter what we try.....looking on the internet this is huge problem for impala's covering alot of years, this is a very dangerous issue when you loose your headlights totally at night while driving.......once they go out/off it doesn't matter if you stop, park, move, bang on them, wiggle wires and connectors, they may or may not come back on. so far, this time, ours are not coming back on......can't keep throwing money away to a dealer when they can't fix the problem either. they just want to start throwing parts at it and hopefully they finally fix it....that hasn't worked so far either.....

My car shuts off when driving. the security light comed on. sometimes no power to start so i seitch keyd. there been a recall but was not properly fixed. my life is in danger driving and i replaced so many parts that was never the problem.

Engine oil leaks on manifold and could cause a fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the key was turned to the start position, several warning lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated that the abs warning light and check engine lights were illuminated. the vehicle was started and the vehicle loss brakes and power steering functionality with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. the contact was previously informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud bang and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. a fire started from underneath the hood and the contact's husband came outside and instructed her to grab the fire extinguisher. her husband extinguished the fire. a fire report was not filed. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine, engine cooling), which she related directly with her failure. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was offered an amount for the repairs to the vehicle; however, there was no resolution to the matter. the vehicle was unable to be driven and was not repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown.

I drove the car to a store, parked, turned the engine off and exited the vehicle. when i got out of the car it was smoking under the hood. a short time later the car was on fire in the engine bay. i'd say flames erupted approximately 10 minutes after i exited the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact called an unknown dealer located in frendale, michigan and was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall when going to fasten seat belt it will not fasten you have to mess with it a couple times before it will latch and sometimes will unlatch while driving. takata recall the driver front blinker bulb has been replaced multiple times but after buying numerous bulbs it still will not work. takata recall when turning the wheel left when i slow down to go around a curve it tightens up like the steering pump is going out but it only does it while slowing down to turn, also while driving its like the vehicle is all over the road swaying around.

While driving the car the engine simply shuts off whether on the highway at 70 mph, on city streets at 40 mph or backing out of my driveway. usually after waiting a few minutes it will restart. the problem began in february 2019 and has been ongoing. my mechanic has had the car multiple times and i have had the car towed to my mechanic 3 times making sure not to start the car. it has no codes stored to help my mechanic find the problem. they have tried several different things but as usually even when they kept it 2 weeks the car failed to stall on them when they test drove it. i have seen articles and even complaints on your website of this issue. this is serious and dangerous and i cannot believe a recall has not been issued.

My son's 2001 chevrolet impala caught fire when he was turning the ignition to crank the vehicle. he was at college in the parking lot and the fire dept. was called and put the fire out. he claims there was a loud pop and smoke began rolling from under the hood. the vehicle has approx. 132000 miles. from reading a lot of posts this seems to be a common problem. we only have liability and don't have money to fix or buy him a new vehicle. he was not injured. need help!! the vehicle is still in the parking lot at la. tech university in ruston, la.

I have an idea that i took to davis invention company t kike it 2 years ago the car co.'s don't want because it will stop accident. car maker said too me they sell part too. so that leaves the insurance co that pays for -the part please have someone from your research dept call me at [xxx] so i can tell you more about it information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *dt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving, the vehicle would stall at any given moment. the contact usually had to wait a few minutes before the vehicle would restart. the battery warning indicator illuminated during the failure. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 67,632.

My sons chevy impala was in our driveway untouched for two days. when he got in it and turned the key to start the vehicle the intake manifold exploded and caused an engine fire. while online i found this has been a problem for years!!! why hasn't this been addressed? he could have died. and if i wasn't in the yard to react and put the fire out my house could have gone up with it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated while driving 45 mph and the "service engine soon" message appeared. the check engine indicator remained illuminated for a couple of weeks. the contact saw a service bulletin online regarding the catalytic converter. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to file a complaint with nhtsa. the failure mileage was 150,000.

I have researched that my vehicle has in fact have the same ignition starting issues also as other chevy impalas.. when turning the key to start vehicle as to initiate engine run, the vehicle suddenly ceases electrical power to the ignition coil. several minutes later & after a brief pause the initial turning the key ignition starts the engine. further faq pertaining to this flaw with all similar chevy impala all come to the same ignition switch engine turning on defects. all with different methods of turning buttons on & off as to individual success after repeated hail mary methods. as i have done so myself after every trouble shooting by several professional mechanics from professional automotive shops. thank you for your assistance. respectfully yours [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key failed to move while in the ignition. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer jeff drennen chevrolet buick gmc cadillac of zanesville (3625 maple ave, zanesville, oh 43701 (740) 630-0548) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and tumbler needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 116,000. *tt consumer could not start the car.*jb

On friday july 6, 2018 i was in a auto accident my car rolled down hill and neither driver or passenger airbags deploy i was wearing my seat belt in which i fell out of . my accident took place on [xxx] my phone number is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr *tt

Takata recalli have called chevy about the recalls i have seen online but my car is not included. it is having electrical problems turns on and off , the security message keeps coming up to were it wont let me turn on the car. ive seen may people complain about the issues i have. ive been dealing with this issue for months

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. whether the vehicle was stationary or driving at various speeds, the key could be removed from the ignition while the engine was still running. in addition, after turning the vehicle off and removing the key, the engine was still running. the contact also stated that the computer in the vehicle made a "humming noise" when the ignition key was removed and was still actively consuming power in the vehicle. furthermore, the check engine indicator illuminated. the contact, an independent mechanic, replaced the battery, the alternator, and the starter; however, the failures persisted. the dealer (f.h. dailey chevrolet, 800 davis st, san leandro, ca 94577, (510) 394-3783) was notified, but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the contact stated that the vehicle was recalled per nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) in 2014. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving low speeds, the engine inadvertently caught fire without warning. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was destroyed. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was unavailable.

Engine shot down on freeway. pulled it to meineke. they replaced ignition switch & key buzzer switch. on 12/28/2017, they charged me $169.99 replacing ignition switch & $155.40. i have receipt. i need $364.07 reimbursement for this recall defect.

Takata recall air bag light came on sporaticaly at first but is on all the time now.

The bypass valve going from the water pump melted. i was told it is because it was a plastic piece that was recalled and replaced with metal pieces. right now water/antifreeze just leaks.

I have had two chevrolet impalas and the trunks are extremely heavy. the trunk has dented my daughter's skull, hit my other daughter in the head and hit me in the head twice. compensation for this would be nice. also, the latch to hold both trunks open was broken because it was so heavy. and the vehicle is very hot because the a/c censor needs to be replaced but don't know what it looks like.

Ignition switch needs to be fixed.

The car is messing up with the engine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while stopped to turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the contact mentioned that the seat belts did not retract and the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained a neck injury and the rear passenger sustained head injuries. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,617. the consumer stated all of the occupants were injured including whiplash and concussions. the vehicle was damaged. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure. ...updated 09/14/16 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated in late july 2014, she was unable to start the vehicle, because the key would not turn. a local repair shop replaced the ignition switch at cost of $289.74. two months later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. gm denied the consumers request for reimbursement, because she did not have the work performed at a dealer. *jb

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to dealerships failure to repair vehicle oil leakage before consumer received engine oil deposits on exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle leaked oil all the time and 15 years later, she received a recall regarding the issue. *jb

2011 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine failure and installation of new transmission issues. *smd the consumer stated while in the midst of driving, the vehicle stopped moving. however, the engine was still running. the consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact did not receive a recall notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). while parked in the driveway, the vehicle erupted into flames near the instrument panel and in the engine compartment. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while stationary, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. the contact extinguished the fire with a water hose. a police report was not filed and the fire department was not called. there were no injuries. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 139,000.

We were trying to jump start the car, and when trying to start the engine there was a loud explosion, and the intake manifold destroyed.

I waited for recall parts (ignition and oil leak) and had them completed 4/13/16. on 4/22/16 my car started smoking coming off the freeway, i pulled over and the engine stalled, people yelled to get out it was on fire. the fire started in front of engine and proceeded though engine compartment burning all plastics and wiring. dealership says i'm responsible for the damage since i didn't have full insurance coverage. how can that be, my car was fine until they worked on it. dealership was also very rude and condescending. i hope all chevrolet dealers aren't the same. i gave dealership 7 days to resolve the problem, however they basically told me no one can help me. i almost burned up in this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. after the contact arrived home and parked the vehicle, smoke appeared from the engine compartment without warning. the contact opened the hood and noticed flames. the contact and a friend extinguished the flames. there were no injuries. a police and a fire report were filed. the front end of the vehicle was completely destroyed, but the remnant was not towed away. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any solution. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start after it was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the key had to be manipulated in the ignition for the vehicle to be started. the contact stated that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle was started. the contact stated that there was no difficulty starting the vehicle until the vehicle received the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to no return communication from dealership about vehicle repairs for recall notice 15v701. *smd the consumer stated as she was going around a curve on a ramp, the vehicle stalled. she heard a popping noise and quickly exited the vehicle. the vehicle began to smoke and shortly thereafter, the front end was engulfed in flames. updated 01/03/17. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil continuously. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine, engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/11/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven and parked outside the residence. a few minutes later, smoke emerged from the engine compartment. the entire front end of the vehicle was burned. the fire and police department were present and filed reports. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and was placed on a waiting list. the dealer stated that the required part was available; however, when the contact arrived at the dealer, the part was no longer available to service the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 04/22/16*lj updated 04/28/16.*jb

My 2001 impala that is in mint condition and has less that 100k on the mileage just caught fire on the top of the motor. i heard a loud boom then seen the fire. i ran to my garage and put the fire out with an extinguisher. this melted the valve cover, some of the injectors wires the plastic intake and damaged the beauty cover.. i am now out of a vehicle. i posted this online to get some ideas of what happened and what do i see, an open recall from general motors for the specific issue. what are my steps to get this fixed? i contacted different dealerships however they are giving me a run around. i shouldn't have to be the victim of poor design during the manufacturing process nor should i have to be out of a vehicle considering i take great care of my vehicles. please assist

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. when the contact opened the hood, the manifold cover exploded and burned his face. the contact used his shirt to douse the fire. the contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to a local dealer for repair. prior to the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). when the dealer was contacted, the contact was informed that the part to do the repair was unavailable. the dealer stated that the repairs would only cover the parts that were in the recall, excluding the cost of towing. the failure mileage was 169,000.

Wiper blades remain in an upward position while driving; this occurrence causes visibility issues during harsh weather conditions, which may result in an accident. this issue happens very frequently, and i have to step out of the vehicle to manually push the blades down with my hands.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering arms and power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08e063000 (steering). the contact also mentioned that he experienced failures with the exhaust manifold. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available. ......updated 04/01/16 *bf consumer stated steering arms leaked and power steering leaked updated 6/7/18*jb

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle crank sensor recall repairs. *ld the consumer stated the crankshaft position sensor was replaced on september 30, 2010. *jb

Key turns in ignition but car will not crank.sometimes wait 10 minutes and it will start some times it won't.security light comes on while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the ignition key was able to be removed from the vehicle while the ignition was in the on position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that as she attempted to start the vehicle and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. the engine suddenly caught on fire and engulfed into flames. the fire department and the fire marshall extinguished the fire. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) after the failure occurred. the failure mileage was about 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fire in the engine compartment. the fire independently extinguished itself. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle, but it was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 148,000. updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated she will have to junk the vehicle. the manufacturer was of no help. updated 04/21/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. when the driver turned the ignition to the on position, the engine exploded without warning. the fire was extinguished by the contact. a police or a fire report were not filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine, engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

While starting 2001 impala 3.8 intake manifold exploded causing fire. have read of many other cases online since this happened this morning. 1/7/2016..if car had been in garage it could have been really bad...this should be a recall from gm....

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while starting the vehicle, it caught fire. the contact extinguished the fire. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. the contact extinguished the fire and no fire report was filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that gaskets needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the engine was off, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood. the hood was lifted and the contact noticed flames. the fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the remedy was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while turning the ignition key to start the engine, an explosion occurred in the engine compartment causing significant damage to the engine. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. after activating the turn signal, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the air bag sensor light illuminated. while driving, the key was removed from the ignition switch and the vehicle continued to operate. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 184,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine was replaced due to water getting inside the valve cover and the valve cover gasket. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) a year after the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle approximate failure mileage was 129,000. updated 02/26/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. when starting the vehicle, an abnormal sound came from the hood of the vehicle and it caught fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed and salvaged. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the radio stayed on when the vehicle was turned off. there was an error message on the radio display panel, indicating "check cd". the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) and was unable to determine when the parts would become available to receive the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and was not able to determine a reasonable time frame of when the parts would become available to supply to the dealer. the failure mileage was not available. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/09/16*lj; 05/14/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the horn failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the horn was replaced three times but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to determine when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/09/16*lj the consumer stated the horn was replaced on 12/7/15 and still functioning. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the contact was unsure about what needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was also taken to multiple independent mechanics who were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The ignition keeps locking out the cars ability to start. on numerous occasions this vehicle would not start after entering the vehicle. the lights would come on and when the key is rotated to the start position nothing would happen. upon waiting for 10 to 20 minutes this vehicle will then restart. when taken to the garage to have maintenance done this vehicle never failed for them on twenty times of starting in a row. took the car home and it sat and now it failed again. my daughter is about to be dismissed from her current job because of this constant failure to start. lately, the time has grown. my daughter took a video of the incident and have taken it back to the dealer and they are not able to duplicate the problem. they said they had to jump it to start it and when questioned about it they stated it took them 10 to 15 minutes to gather all the equipment to get it to start. the problem would have resolved itself in that time. this is now becoming life threating as the vehicle stalls in traffic and an accident could happen. no codes are showing for this according to the dealer. this has been going on for approximately 5 months now and getting worse. in my opinion it is something to do with the ignition or security system. i hope nothing serious happens while my daughter is driving. this is the only vehicle she has for transportation. i am submitting this on her behalf.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after reversing from the driveway, it was noticed that there was oil leaking onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician confirmed that there was oil leaking from the engine. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and notified the contact that he would soon be receiving a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

On two separate occasions i've been driving on the highway at highway speeds and when i go from bright to dim my headlights shut off. they come back on shortly after, it's only my headlights as i can see my side lamps illuminated. quickly going back to bright seemed to bring them on quicker the second time they went out. these two issues both occurred as i was meeting another vehicle and went from bright to dim. they occurred over the time period of two months.

The security system shuts down for about ten and sometimes 20 minutes making me late for work, meetings and emergencies without warning.. the vehicle is stationary when it happens and it use to happen far and between, but the security light comes on very frequently. i work at night and have been stranded in an empty parking lot a number of times. very dangerous.

The turn signals stop working and could pose a safety hazard as to not being able to signal which direction you traveling to. so other drivers would not be able to know that your are making a turn and could result in a crash. this is a very common problem on many gm vehicles not just the impala, such as grand am, monte carlo, oldsmobile alero, and more. the problem is in the hazard switch relay which also controls the turn signals which is a defective part and prematurely fails. general motors should make a recall with how many vehicles have this problem and is a know issue on many of there cars.

The ignition recall was performed on my 01 impala 3.4 recently. this recall was meant to fix the issue of the car shutting off while driving due to the key moving out of the run position to the off position. however, this has not fixed the issue. i have been to several repair shops with concerns about the car shutting off while driving and no one has been able to diagnose the issue. the car is running perfect except for this issue. i believe this issue is due to the ignition recall. i have read the reports concerning this recall and understand that the solution is to modify the key but i would look into other options since this has not fixed this issue. their is absolutely nothing else wrong with the car according to 4 repair shops and 4 diagnostic scans that have been ran on the vehicle. while driving, the car will shut off, it will restart without any issues but this is becoming dangerous for my children and i to be driving in. their is absolutely no warning on when this will occur so i have no way to prepare for this issue. i just wanted to bring this to your attention so you may look into this recall once again. this issue has been happening more frequently since may of this year. you may feel free to contact me anytime for any information you might need from me. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the key in the ignition switch released while the vehicle was still running. the contact mentioned that the failure also occurred when driving over speed bumps. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in the nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but was not serviced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. the contact mentioned that the vehicle did not restart after waiting for 10 minutes. the failure recurred four times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,182. ma 10/6 updated 3/28/2016*js *cn

As any serious car owner, i tried to address the cheaper items such as battery replacement and spark plugs, all have been replaced twice. slowly all the electrical applications in my car began to stop working from the blinkers, radio, hazards, cruise control, car windows, and finally the car stopped starting. i was too broke to address it then, so every early morning my car would require a nice jump start to begin the day. this impala would not start so often that i purchased a portable battery to jump it everywhere, even as simple as the gas station. at first i thought the parasitic drain (drain on the car battery) was coming from the dash cluster/instrument panel which was in line with the complaints i have discovered on google that the bcm was causing non-starter issues for other impalas. however, once the instrument panel was replaced my radio was still not working and eventually the car became a non-starter again; therefore, i suspected the root of the issue still hand not been discovered. i explained this to mr. mcghee, the owner of mcghees auto shop, he did a thorough job of combing all the intricate wires to determine finally an intermittent draw occurring from the amplifier in the trunk of the car. the solution to the problem, fixing the amplifier, cost a grand total of 220$ to have the actual part fixed; i did not want to risk placing a non-stock amplifier, my specific amplifier is no longer available, in the car. however, i like other consumers continually paid to replace parts that failed as it was not obvious there was an underlying malfunctioning in a particular application that made the essential product useless.

Turn ignition to start all dash lights and power turns on. no crank no start wait about ten min try it again the car starts perfect.

As i was driving my abs / traction control light came on at 45mph i was braking and heard this weird sound i was slowly braking and the car wasat complete stop acelarating then my car powered off.

My car was recently serviced for the recall issue on the ignition, which i had the issue of the car turning off while driving several times before they fixed it, anyways while driving home yesterday (05/21/2016) my car again shut off this was after i took it to a chevolet dealer to have it fixed. luckly no one was injured as i did cause a bit of panic on the road as i was trying to gain enough control to pull my car off the road.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,590.

I am the second owner of this car and an avid chevrolet owner we only own chevrolet vehicles. my car is white and the paint is coming off starting on the trunk. i have not seen an impala like mine that the paint is not coming off. i used to brag about chevrolet but now i cannot. i can't wash the car often because the paint rips away every time. i would not be making this complaint if mine was the only one i have seen with this issue. chevrolet may not be my next choice when making an investment in another vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. on another occasion, the security and air bag warning lights was continuously illuminated. also, the contact noticed that the steering column was loose which caused the vehicle to shake while driving at high speeds. the vehicle was taken the dealer for a diagnosis of the security light and the engine stalling. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system). however, the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the steering column and the mechanic stated that the steering column was loose and needed to be repaired or tightened. the vin had not been included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 08e063000 (steering) or 09e005000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Power steering hose fluid leak onto exhaust system into the cadillac converter. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement recall and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer also stated the intake gaskets were replaced. *jb

I was driving and came to a stop at a stop sign. i was going to make a left turn, when my steering wheel locked up on me. the only warning light i got was traction control, and the abs maintenance lights. it turned out that i had no power steering fluid in my car. i ended up having to get a new power steering pump. then the mechanic that was working on my car called me to tell me that my rack pinion is bad. he warned me that it could go out at any time, and it's unsafe to drive. i would like this incident documented, just in case there are others that encounter the same with their cars. i do feel that the manufacturer should pay for this issue, because it not from usual wear and tear, this is a manufacturing issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the contact was unsure about the part that needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when attempting to turn on the vehicle, it made a loud noise and caught fire. the fire extended to the garage and house. the vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included on nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

My car was starting up fine prior to 4:00pm monday afternoon. i drove home to let my son in the house to get money for the movie and when i got back in the car to start it up nothing.the key wouldn't turn at all. and the next day i went in to yemms chevorlet in galesburg il 61401 to see why it the ignition key wouldn't turn. the guy [xxx] was not in at the time. so i called wednesday to see if he was in and i was giving a day to come in 1/31/2015 at 10 am to get a key.and was told if it is the ignition that yemms chevorlet was not going to fix it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the ignition switch was replaced on february 22, 2014. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Well i took the car in t 10am for yemms to put the chip in the key and the car still doesn't start. so i took the key to get another one made tested and there was no chip found in the key. so now what the car doesn't move so i can't take it to yemms.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to fuel line and ignition recall problems. *smd the consumer stated 5-10 after exiting the vehicle, he was informed his vehicle was on fire. the consumer stated he received a recall letter several months prior. however, the letter stated the parts were not available. *jb

Car engine literally blew up when trying to start car. caught on fire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v10000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch as part of the recall remedy. while driving approximately 40 mph, the battery sensor light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was restarted and immediately taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the replacement ignition switch was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 63,000.

Car caught fire after short drive. i pulled into my driveway after a short drive under a mile proceeded to shut car off and went to check my mailbox and heard a woof and the car was engulfed in flames i called 911 at that time by the time it was put out it had done damage to my house, yard, fence, and a truck parked next to the car. the car was a total loss. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a noise emitted from the front end and the engine stalled. the driver was able to merge to the side of the road; however, the brakes failed. as a result, the vehicle continued to roll, crashed into a pole, and caught fire. the front driver side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's head to strike the windshield. the driver suffered injuries to the head, neck, and shoulders, which required medical attention. it was unknown if a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. the failure mileage was not available.

The security light came on and car shut off while i was driving the car at approx 30 mph. this happened several times since then while traveling at a higher rate of speed. luckily i did not have an accident but, i am afraid to drive the car that an accident may happen. this is a very serious safety issue. i have researched the internet and came across many complaints the same as mine. how can it be that no recalls have been made on an issue so serious? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact stated that the part was unavailable for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Since gm performed safety recall # 14350 on our keys we've had more issues with our 2001 impala not starting which has rendered it unable to be started currently. this is my second time posting since i originally posted on 10/24/14 regarding the car cutting out while driving. since that time we've been having issues with the car intermittently not starting or failing to restart after driving it a short distance, like going to the store. a few weeks ago we had to spend $140 on a new battery after the mechanics told us that was the starting problem. two days later it once again wouldn't restart after stopping at the store for a few minutes. the mechanic came and checked the car and tightened the battery terminal connections thinking that was the issue. a few days after the car wouldn't restart once again after a short visit to the store. that time a tow truck driver tried to jump it but it wouldn't start, so it was towed to the mechanic. once at the mechanics the mechanic tried to start it and it started right up. he kept it for two days and tried starting it numerous times and every time it started. since bringing it back home we've had problems once again with it not starting even though everything seems fine and the battery terminals are tight. today the key fob would not open the door remotely nor would the car start. i've been researching these issues and see where in many instances people have found the ignition/key fob issues are related to the pass lock system keeping the car from starting or canceling the engine while running. gm needs to address these issues which are causing vehicles like ours to either not start or have engine failure while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an unusual sound and noticed smoke under the hood when he attempted to start the vehicle. the contact lifted up the hood and observed an engine fire. the fire was extinguished with water. an independent mechanic stated that the intake manifold failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

2001 chevrolet impala. ignition recall. *ta the consumer was informed the parts needed to be ordered. the consumer stated in november 2012, she had difficulty turning the key in the ignition. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the traction control and brake warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Turned on vehicle and a/c blower, and cruise control not working. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala car was totaled before recall was issued *cn the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy. *jb

2001 chevrolet impala parked the vehicle with the engine running, put foot on the brakes, and accelerated slightly to start down the driveway after coasting down the incline, he tried to brake, but the pedal went to the floor and there was no power steering. resulting in hitting a tree. *cw the vehicle was totaled. as a result of the accident, the consumer sustained injury to his head and chest. the consumer believe the accident, was due to the ignition. *jb

2001 chevrolet impala recalled and customer is requesting refund.*cw the dealer replaced the pass lock sensor. *jb

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition keys recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed twice. the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the service engine soon sensor, check engine sensor and low coolant sensor illuminated. the vehicle stalled several times. the vehicle failed to restart the last time the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer was contacted and they indicated that nhtsa campaign id number (electrical system) was not related to the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the driver's side seat belt failed. the latch failed to connect in order to secure seat belt. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the latch for driver seat needed to be replaced. the failure had not been repaired. the contact stated the manufacturer alerted that the seat belt was no longer manufacturer. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000. the vin was unavailable.

We've had numerous issues over the last few years including intermittent electrical issues, engine cutting out, engine lurching, and difficulty starting. two particularly dangerous times were especially scary -- one time the engine cut out, without warning, while my son was driving in traffic, on a four lane road, with children in the car. the other time was when i was driving down a hill in a snow storm at night. the roads were slippery and i lost all power including the lights and power steering. we've spent at least $2000 for diagnostics/repairs for fuel system checks, electrical checks, new ignition, new ignition wires, new a/c compressor (a/c wouldn't cool), and one fuel injector replaced. for several months it didn't cut out but the engine would still lurch once in awhile. four days ago my husband took it in for the key recall and the dealer said that the fuel injectors needed cleaning so we had it done. the car ran fantastic... until today when out of the blue, while driving down the road at 30mph, the engine cut out after going over a bump in the road. we called the dealer and they said to keep a journal of when the issue happens again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle started. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the contact was concerned that the remedy did not repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the dealer refused to perform the recall repair since the contact no longer owned the original keys. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

This car has had major problems with the cooling system and when the car heats up my brakes don't work rite it is very scary at times when i don't know if my brakes are going to stop me from going into traffic or not. i have replaced many parts and it has not been fixed. my car is on the recall for the ignition switch but i'm not sure is this is a safe vehicle to drive around anymore. and my question to u guys is y do these manufacturing company keep on getting to make unsafe cars and continue to be able to make money off the consumer. to me that is not fair. i have spent a lot of money to get my car repaired with no out come its still a p.o.s. *tr

After having the so called recall fixed the added weight from the new keys makes me have to lift the key up in the ignition and wiggle it to get the ignition to turn. i feel this new fix has just added to the ignition problems. *tr

I began experiencing problems with my turning signals. approximately in april they began to not work automatically when instructed to use. in recent months they make noise as they are instructed to be used and well not function properly. also, the emergency lights are inoperable at this time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while pulling into a gas station at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and the security indicator illuminated. the vehicle failed to restart. the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. after the vehicle was involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the air bags were not inspected. the manufacturer was not notified. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 113,000.

My daughter and her boyfriend were killed in a car accident driving home on highway 20 on may 4 of this year near newport oregon. we just received a recall notice for the ignition and feel this may have been a contributing factor to the accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled and failed to restart. the contact mentioned that after several attempts and waiting for a while the engine restarted. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to locate the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

All at once the car would not start depending on how key was in ignition. could wiggle then start, sometimes had to wait a period of time before you could wiggle it and it started. unreliable. at the exact same time the front end electrical seemed to all go haywire. headlights not working properly. high beams with no low. wipers went into upright position when car started and won't go down. all routine maintenance and tuneups were on schedule. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred on three occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag indicator constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000. updated 11/14/14*cn updated 08/28/2017*ct

The vehicle will not start if the security light is flashing... i have to wait atleast 15-20 minutes with the key positioned in the on position until the security light stops flashing.. then it starts. another problem is the brake light and the battery light comes on at the same time and the car feels like it wants to stall. finally, if the car is running in park.....all of the exterior and interior lights starts to flash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. as an interim repair, the contact had to ignite two electrical wires under the hood to get the vehicle to start. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

I purchased this vehicle as is, it was in good condition regularly maintenance, and i went to work over 2 months of having it when i pulled in to my jobs parking lot the whole car shut of was very close to causing a crash and scary it happen a few times and i was to fed up with it not knowing what was wrong with it and no body could figure the problem out it eventually, lost my job because i was late to many times due to the car cutting off and making me late, i finally decided it was unsafe and junked it for $300 and now i hear about the actual problem that was wrong with it, i think i should be entitled to something without getting a laywer knowing the problem wasn't my fault, and the problems it caused. thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the sensor and the fuel filter, but the failure recurred. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 186,000.

We were driving off h-820 n in fortworth texas..the car could not slow down nor could we control it. we ended up hitting the guard rail in one car accident and it was a total loss. before that, same car was serviced by ignition problem by chevrolet dealer off 1-20 in arlington,tx..still i was experiencing same problem. *tr

Car refuses to start. security system locks up and it won't start for 10 minutes. signal lights won't work when needed. may work one day, the next, no. this has been a problem for 6 years. the most recent episode was 8/13/14. i have had it in the shop 2-3 times after i bought it with no satisfaction. getting really tired of this!! i really would like some answer to my problem. it is getting worse about not starting. on 3 different occasions, it took 20 minutes instead of 10. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. when the vehicle was in use for long periods of time, the engine would cause the hood to become extremely hot. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 09/15/14*lj updated 1/15/15 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

At times car not starting with key, have to use keyless auto start in those cases. replaced battery and realized later that the battery wasn't the cause. started doing it after had keyless entry installed in december, has happened multiple times. didn't happen for several months but just happened yesterday. *tr

We bought this car with approximately 98,000 miles - gas gauge hasn't worked from beginning. back in may had wheel bearings changed and ever since abs comes on constantly while applying brake and slowing down. abs light comes on at times. abs will kick in about 3 times after applying brakes. nephew scanned it to see codes and they were: c1221 lf wheel speed sensor input signal is 0 c1222 rf wheel speed sensor input signal is 0. is there a recall for this issue??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was idling, the air bags deployed inadvertently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. updated 09/21/15*lj

This auto theft system,pass-lock in the ignition has caused myself and many other impala owners to be stranded in the all kinds of unbearable weather,and unsafe conditions.the cars after being shut off will not start again until maybe 20 min later.my car would not start after two days i had to leave it in the mall parking lot until i could find someone to tow it for me,there i was stranded a second time with my children in the car and it was above 90 degrees outside.this is very inconvenient i do not have the money for a mechanic to guess at whats wrong with my vehicle.its not the starter,or battery please do a recall on this issue. *tr

I was driving down the road on day and lost total control of my vehicle and hit a guide rail . i bounced off the guide rail and the car started spinning and another guy had hit me and i went head on into the guide rail . my airbags didn't deploy and i had minor injury (pain in neck and back, my glasses broke and ihit my head off the steering wheel) i'm pretty sure my care is totaled because the frame is bent and broke. *tr

My infant and i was stranded for 3 days my car would not start all the lights came on but would not say anything.. when i investigated online i was informed thousands of people are having this same issue and it was the security system/ignition that locked me out of my own car .. *tr

Security system is always locking up i have to wait 10 minutes before i can start car... i also know several other impala owners and this is a problem for them too.. it's a very big inconvenience especially when you show up to work late because of it... it is so much of a problem i will never buy another impala and probably never purchase a chevy ever again! *js

Driving on the expressway going 60mphs my car just cuts off everytime. *tr

While driving through winding road, front left tire went into pothole causing ignition switch to turn engine off and lost power steering, causing loss of control and crash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the sensing diagnostic module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 00v371000 (air bags) and in nhtsa campaign id number: 00v244000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

When you start the car the fuel gauge always stays on full and i can never tell how much gas is in the tank. *js

The car will not start. due to security system. then i found out that i had to wait 10 minutes for the car to start. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated was driving approximately 5 mph and crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy however, there was no personal injury. a police report was filed of the incident. the contact's front end bumper sustained moderate damage. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem and they stated that there was not a recall related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

We have a 2001 impala that's been down for awhile everyone said it was the ignition swith so we changed it we also changed the hazard switch button and still nothing and the battery wont hold a charge when it was running battery light would flash on and off. *tt

I was driving on the freeway in traffic and i switch lane to carpool lane. as i was picking up speed when i was rear ended from behind pushed down forward further and my car turned and slammed onto the center divider lane. after my car struck center divider lane same car who hit me has not slowed down and hit me again on high impact behind driver side passenger door and gas tank smashing onto my rear wheel. none of the air bags deployed in my car. i am 5'1 in height and weight about 133lb. we bounced around as well as my backseat passenger who is my daughter who was seating in a booster seat and we were both wearing seat-belts. when the car hit us sideways and jerked us around my head slammed by the door panel and busted my head open which caused it to bleed badly. believe it was the initial impact from the rear my keys flew out of the ignition and on to the floor in the backseat floor firefighter had to search because i told them as soon as they showed up "my car is still running i don't know where the keys are at!" the ignition was still in on position as if the key was in it. my doors on driver side and behind driver side was smashed and my car shifted out of its alignment that even my daughter who was in the rear seat behind the front passenger side of my car her door could not be opened by the fire department. we were both removed from the front passenger side door and ambulance transported us to hospital. my daughter who is 10 years of age was shaken up sick to her stomach dizzy with minor bruises. i suffer bruises on top of my foot. bruises on my thigh my legs bounced up and hit the stirring wheel. bruises on both my arms and my daughters arms and elbow! we are both tender and soar all over the bodies but, praise god we are alive! by the way my car is totaled and its paid for. pls give advice on this situation. *js

The plenum on the intake manifold was warped due to a bad intake manifold and now antifreeze and oil are being released and are caking on my max airflow sensor and map sensor. i have done research and this seems to be a common problem. i think it's about time that gm made a recall on it because it is not an easy or, for the people who don't know a bumper from a fender, it is a very expensive fix. especially when you bring it to a mechanic and they keep charging you $300 to change your max air flow sensor and you don't know any better. *js

I have a 2001 impala dies going down the road. the electrical gas gauge security light oil light temperature gauge do not work now. you can go to the store. come out car won't start and some times it won't start for days or weeks. sometimes i smell oil burning. if the buzzer goes off in the car the car won't start you can go down the road if you hear the sick sounding door buzzer go off be prepared to stop. took it to the shop they can't figure out what it is. most the time its running fine when they get it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Air bag did not deploy causing strain of neck muscles, upper back injury, bilateral strain, contusion of multiple sites of my lower limbs bilateral. there have been several recalls on the impala but due to negligence of gmc i am in pain my car was totaled and i have to purchase a new car. i will need assistance in price, payments, extended maintenance warranty at your cost and delivery of new vehicle to address i provide no fee also include tag payments. i contacted your complaint department last night and was told that i will be compensated in this will be taken care of as chevrolet always takes care of their best customers. *tr

The ignition switch began having a "passlock" problem. essentially, on a more regular frequency, the car would not start because it thought it was being stolen. a reset procedure took 15 minutes plus. fixing the problem required that i replace the ignition switch. i argued that gm should fix this problem at their expense since it was prevalent on many gm models and model years (i also had to have this same issue fixed on a 2004 saturn ion). in addition, i listed several situations where this could be a safety issue (car stopped on railroad tracks and could not get it started, could not start car in parking lot when faced with a burglary, having to get help from strangers, etc.) gm would not help with the issue and the total cost was born by me. the above shows that gm ignition switches have not only had the issue related to too many keys on a key chain / bumps that moved it out of the run position. customers paid many millions of dollars to fix this passlock / ignition switch problem in order to be able to continue to safely operate their vehicles. i feel that this "passlock" related ignition switch issue should be looked into along with the current ignition switch recall. *tr

The antilock braking system started malfunctioning at about 89000 miles. it appeared to be a faulty wheel hub. after replacing the passenger side front, it went away for about 3 days. then it was the driver's side front that needed replaced. (both threw out codes for excessive wheel speed variation, as wheel as wheel speed sensor output 0.) two weeks to the day after replacing the passenger side front, it "went bad" again. we changed it again, just to be sure, and at this point, it appears to be in the wiring harness. after inspecting everything within about 2 feet of the wheels, it looks like it's farther up the line. the abs unit will cycle a few times before the abs light kicks on to say there's a problem. until this happens (once the light is on, the abs system stops kicking in) braking is almost unresponsive, and at best, intermittent. from everything we can tell, this is a serious and all too common problem with these cars. again, i believe the problem is either farther up the harness, or where it splices into the rest of the harness. neither of which can be accessed without taking off pretty much the front of the car. i should also ad that this vehicle only has 4 wheel anti-lock brakes, not the additional traction control unit. *tr

We bought a chevrolet impala new in 2001. within three years we experienced intermittent shutdowns of the car. several times the auto just quit on expressways, but getting over to the side of the road we would turn the key off and then it would start perfectly. this occurred perhaps 5 times in the following 3-4 years. it was a dangerous situation. finally we took it in to the dealership where they had it for 5 days finding nothing wrong. we started calling mechanics, contacted general motors executive offices (an amy green) and other sources. several mechanics informed me to have the crankshaft sensor replaced. i "forced" the dealership to replace it and have not had a problem since. this was a dangerous situation as a shut down at high speeds a scary proposition. with all of gm's current (2014) handling of dangerous situations, we thought it time to comment on this one. of course all this gm work was at our expense. i foolishly bought a new 2006 chev. diesel 2500 pickup and had the whole back braking system rust up within 3 years, but that's a different story. *tr

Somebody broke into my car stole my radio and every since then the car wont start sometimes. it was doing it before they stole the radio but now its worser. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch failure, causing a loss of electrical power. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the ignition switch needed to be replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally but the failure recurred several times later. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Morning of may, enter car and tried to turn key to on position to start, with no luck. wiggle key in lock several times to finally release key so it would move into starting mode. this has been a major pain, it has gotten bad enough that key will just pull out of lock assembly even in running mode. gm has know about this problem for some time,and should apply a recall on this item even as far back as my 2001 impala, would hate to have car shut off during driving mode of just left stranded for a stupid ignition key assembly problem. please try to help in this area. thanks *tr

The cooling overheat light went on and the car turned off on me and my child on the exit of the 170 fwy, it now makes a screeching sound like metal, the radiator leaks and something smells burned, the mechanic i went to that was close by said i have to now replace the engine and other expensive items that seem to fall under the 2001 impala recalls, my fuel pump has an issue as well and the electrical problem even worse it turns of and on as it pleases. *tr

Was driving on interstate doing about 70/72 miles an hour when car shut off . lost power steering, power brakes & lights. managed to get it to the shoulder of the road & stopped. car did restart. car shut off several time after that when slowing down for a stop light or stop sign. spent over $600.00 trying to get it fixed. feel gm should have advised their dealerships about the problem when it was discovered in 2004. if dealership had been aware of problem they would have been able to fix it instead of trying several other costly things. i would still be drive the impala & not making a car payment. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevy impala. the contact stated that approximately 10 minutes after parking the vehicle in a residential driveway, the vehicle caught on fire. the contact indicated that smoke and flames were coming from under the hood of the vehicle. the contact attempted to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. the flames were extinguished by the fire department, who confirmed that the fire had come from the engine. the contact indicated that prior to parking the vehicle, a slight odor of burning oil was present. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted in reference to the incident. the failure mileage was 110,000.

The light went out on the speedometer. the instrument lighting cluster was replaced at the dealer for $614.00 and it went out again in about one year. it is out now. the speedometer speed cannot be read at night. *tr

When key is turned, dash lights come on but engine will not turn over. radio will work, chimes will work, all interior and exterior lights work but engine will not crank. after some time, anywhere from 5 minutes to 1.5 hours, engine will turn over and car will start and run fine. *tr

Drove car home from work. parked in driveway. came out 5 min. later car was on fire under hood. called fire dept. to put out. total loss. *tr

Excessive rusting of vehicle steel brake lines. *tr

Car will not start and battery will not take a charge. the battery is good, however. this seems to be an electrical problem probably involving the bcm. chevy should own up to this and repair for free. once the battery is partially charged, lights flash, speakers hum, and things click. its definitely a problem with several models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine caught on fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the cause of the fire was not determined. the approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000.

Bought the car in august 2010 noproblem for ayear went to star thecar would not start security light was on had problems with it ever sense security light on car wont start unplug battery cable for 10 seconds it would start happens every few days went out tostart my car on saturday 8/17 /13 car wouldn't start no crank no electrical systems not working. *tr

Car thinks it is being stolen, and it will not crank with original keys. appears to be a security issue. must wait at least 10 minutes before attempting to crank again. it will not crank (motor will not turn over to crank) for at least 10 minutes after attempting to crank. nothing happens when key is turned to crank/on position. i purchased this car new, and i have had it checked out by an independent mechanic. after searching online, this appears to be a common problem that has not been addressed by gm. please help the consumer/car owner with this very serious problem. thank you. *tr

When braking my car assumes i'm sliding (like on ice) and i'm not--car uses abs unnecessarily. when driving off my car assumes my wheels are spinning and unable to grip--they aren't and car uses traction control unnecessarily. similar to a breaking throttle cable, when trying to make a left turn on a busy street, traction control being activated could be very hazardous. *tr

The security system prevented the car from starting. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle explosion and caught fire before consumer had recall repaired. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and caught on fire. the fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. the contact was advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) for the spark plug retention wire, which had not been completed. the contact was advised that the defect was what caused the fire. the manufacturer advised that they would not repair the vehicle under the recall campaign. the failure and the current mileages were 130,000. *tr

The passlock security system locks the car down, you have to wait around 10 minutes for the system to reset so the car can be started. *tr

Tl* the the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the seat belt failed. the contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the latch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 195,000.

I have a 2001 chevy impala and the gas gauge has a problem i would fill it up and the gauge would go right to e and the car would say check engine oil i just got a oilchange and low engine coolant. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine exploded leaving the top of the engine in his front yard. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 200,000. ...updated 04/25/13 *bf updated 06/05/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a loud back fire after the vehicle was started, followed by smoke emitting from the engine compartment. the fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher and the cause of the fire was undetermined. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 161,711. ...updated 03/27/13 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 40-50 mph in rainy weather, he drifted to sleep and crashed into ditch. the front driver’s side air bag failed to deploy. the contact suffered injuries to the neck, back, ribs and the chest. the vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and was not inspected or repaired. a police report was filed of the incident. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000.

I have a 2001 chevy impala with a 3.8l v6. monday around 9:45am i went outside to start my vehicle and i saw that the battery was dead so i got a neighbor of mine to come over with their car and put on jumper cables and allowed the battery to charge, after waiting for it to charge, i turned the key. when i turned the key i heard a loud explosion, and the plastic intake manifold exploded and caught on fire. the fire had to be put out with a fire extinguisher to put it out. i had plastic pieces all over. i want to know why i haven't received a recall on this if there has been reports of this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the multi-function switch for the power windows and door locks that was on the front driver's side door failed to function. the contact stated that the windows would not close nor would the doors lock. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who advised that the power switch exhibited a short circuit. the contact was only able to close the window when he secured a piece of metal inside the door. the failure mileage was 126,000. the current mileage was 127,000.

There is a problem with the pass lock system which makes the car no start up. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the starter switch continuously failed and the vehicle could not be started. in addition, the headlights had become inoperable. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that there was an electrical failure, such as the anti theft and pass lock systems, which constantly caused the entire electrical system to fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they were unable to repair the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 153,000.

My car has a starting problem my security light use to stay on for a while and then one day (june 20 2012) my car wouldn't start at all it use to take up to 10 minutes and then it would start but now its completely nothing my security light use to also blink and then and for the first time its not started for 4 whole months i try everyday seeing will it start but it hasn't can u all please make this problem noticeable and do a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the temperature gauged indicated that the vehicle was overheating but the contact did not notice a coolant leak or any smoke. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic. the mechanic replaced a sensor. after the repair the check engine warning light illuminated and the temperature gauged still indicated that the vehicle overheating. the mechanic suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. the contact also stated that the steering wheel made a strange sound when turned. in addition, the steering wheel would jerk abnormally. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that there was an issue with the steering shaft. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the anti-theft system engaged and as a result, prevented him from starting the vehicle. the security warning lamp was illuminated when the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Fathers day i was driving my impala about 9 miles to my house everything was fine the engine wasn't hot no warning that somthing was wrong. i have always maintained my vechicle kept up with work on it anyways i drove it home parked it went inside and not even 5 min later there was smoke and a fire had started underneath my hood. looked like it was somthing electrical and all i have on the vechicle for insurance is liability. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while attempting to reverse, the contact noticed that the middle seat head rest was blocking the window. the vehicle was taken to dealer but was not repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 9,000. the vin was not available.

On 4/09/12 at approximately 18:20 i got in the car that had been sitting all day in the driveway of my home and when i attempted to start it there was a loud explosion and smoke started coming out from under the hood. after feeling the hood i opened it and discovered a fire on the top of the engine and along the back side of the engine closest to the firewall. fortunately since i was home i had quick access to an abc fire extinguisher and i ran into the garage and grabbed it and put out the fire. after the fire was out i noted the entire engine cover and the top of the engine under the cover was in pieces all over the engine compartment and it appeared the explosion was inside the air plenum/ intake manifold. i had the car towed to my local auto service location via aaa and contacted my insurance carrier the following day. repairs included replacing the air plenum, fuel rail, injectors, fuels lines, ignition wires, fuel regulator, and various gasket kits and sensors. based on internet research i have heard of the fuel regulator drawing raw fuel into the air plenum / intake manifold via a vacuum line which results in the explosion when you attempt to start the car. *tr

We have a 2001 chevrolet impala ls, and have had a couple incidents involving the vehicle anti theft system. the vehicle wouldn't start, and would display a security warning on the dash. typically we had to wait about 10 - 15 minutes to try again, and the vehicle would start. i have looked online and have found many complaints about the anti theft failing on these vehicles not allowing them to start. gm has not issued a voluntary recall, and even after the alleged issue has been fixed by a dealership, many owners have complained the issue still exists. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft security battery warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the resistor and anti theft module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 14,428.

Cars battery dies when parked for a full day. interior lights do not work, cannot turn on fog lights, driving lights don't come on, lights staying flashing. battery lights on and so is the security light. im not even comfortable turning it off when i get off at stores cause the car doesn't restart i have to wait an hour before restarting. factory radio is locked when i took it in they charged me to unlock it but said that it'll come back on that they pretty much don't know why it happens all they can tell me was that it is a security problem. *tr

Secondary air pump failed. *tr

Bought this car used and it was running fine for about a year till it got to the point that the car would not crank and security lock would pop up frequently now it almost takes an hour to crank it even if u hit the starter the stater moves but want crank the car i have spent over 4 grand on it trying to fix it but nothing works even checked fuses wires and computer box nothing looks bad cruise control stopped working awhile back too. *tr

This models electrical system is flawed. its been nothing but problems, for example i have replaced the blower motor and resister two times now took it to a mechanic and problem persist!! others include one headlight dual, lights in dash cutting in and out, and rear defrost. i am done with this car and its company! from now on i am only buying ford! *tr

Car won't start then 10 20 or even 30 minutes later it starts. *tr

My turn signals worked intermittently. pressing the hazard switch a couple times fixed problem. online forum said replace the hazard switch. fixed the problem for about a month. now, my car needs to be running and warmed up before the turn signals work correctly. problem seems to be worsening has the temperature drops. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled unexpectedly without prior warning. upon restarting the vehicle began to perform normally until reaching the destination where the failure recurred. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic four different times for the similar failure. the battery, starter, alternator, and rely switch were replaced at different times; however the problem persisted. most recent, engine failed to start. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the consistent malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

When car sits for a day, battery is dead, and car will not start. requires a jump, then car cuts out intermittently while driving. dies when at slow speed or idle. *tr

My car will not start due to an issue with the passkey/passlock system. it is a anti theft function installed on several of the gm models that when it fails to work it actually keeps the owner from using the vehicle. after going on line to research this issue i noticed that this was a very common and expensive problem to have. in addition to getting the system fixed many owners say that after about 3 or 4 months the problem comes back and have even died on them as they were driving. some try to bypass this system and others attempt to have it fixed, but regardless of how they deal with it, i believe that it is the manufactures responsibility to address common problems with the vehicles they sell; not to mention that honda was having the same issue with their vehicles and issued a recall. *kb

Our 2001 impala randomly started having the abs/traction light warning come on. when this happens it is spontaneous and without warning. my brakes lock up when i try to stop, when in a complete stop and i press the gas the brakes make the car hesitate to move forward, when turning the vehicle the car sputters the brakes lock up and i feel like i'm driving on ice. i honestly do not know when or if my car is actually going to stop or even move forward while i am on the road. this has been happening for about 3 years now and i have had it looked at by two different independent shops and have spoken to several mechanics just to get an idea of what they think is wrong. i have spent around $1000.00 in repairs and having it diagnosed. nothing has prevented the abs/traction error from occurring immediately after each fix. this problem has got to be announced and fixed by chevrolet immediately before someone or an entire family gets hurt or even killed. if i was the only fluke then i would understand but there are thousands within the 2001-2005 range that has this same problem. don't be like toyota and wait til numerous people have died to fix a simple problem. *tr

Security light comes on and car will not start for extended periods of time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed the fuel gauge would display the amount of fuel level was more than the capacity in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. updated 10/4/11 *cn the consumer stated after filling the tank to capacity, the gauge would only read 1/4 tank to 3/4 full. updated 10/24/11

1. there were really no events that led up to the failure. 2. the abs system started engaging at inappropriate times (when traction control was not warranted--completely dry). this started out sporadically but has since become daily. at first, just the abs engaged and the "traction active" light illuminated. now, it will cause the traction control system to disarm itself and the "service traction system" light will illuminate. 3. the front hub assembly was replaced 4 times with 4 different parts. *tr

Turn/ hazard signals intermittenly malfunction. *tr

Problem: the gas meter is not accurate, it gives me false readings which result in me running out of gas or over fill my gas tank. i never know how much gas i have! the gas meter usually reads full but that's not true. while driving the gas meter wanders back and forth from full to empty. i can't drive my car far because i don't know much gas i have. please help me!

As i've found from many other folks through the internet and in person, the passlock system in my 2001 impala is faulty and dangerous! the best case scenario the engine won't start and when you come back 15 minutes later it starts just fine assuming you are in the comforts of your own living space. when on the road this is a severe problem!! also, my wife recently was driving through and intersection and the vehicle just quit! same issue. wait and it starts!!! now in this case there wasn't and accident, but very easily could have been!! cars dying when making a left turn is not my idea of a safe vehicle!!! since that episode, we've had the vehicle looked at, but no one seems to be able to find the problem. after some research, i'm now 100% sure it's the passlock anti-theft system. once again, this very morning we went to drop kids at daycare and the car would not start............wait 15 minutes and it starts just fine. there is and obvious problem with the anti-theft system on these vehicles and they need to be addressed!!! *tr

I purchased a used 2001 impala with a little over 145k miles on it in november 2010. it drove fine for about a month until the check engine light came on. no problem. eventually it had cooling issues and we had to replace the water pump. it is understandable to replace such parts on a used vehicle. the real issues began in the spring whenever my car started to display security warnings, battery warnings, and service vehicle warnings for no reason. i could find no mechanic or electrician who could diagnose the problem. eventually, the problems became worse: the blinkers would not work, my odometer, temperature, and fuel gauge all quit working. my air-conditioner would no longer cool. the radio "locked". and whenever i applied the brakes, an electronic "pop" was audible. chevy dealerships are left with the exhaustible task of dealing with these issues--when they are not their fault, but the manufacturers. a quick search online will reveal that impalas are plagued with electrical problems from the body control module to faulty amps in the trunk. if these problems are so widespread, why hasn't there been an effort by the manufacturer to help find a solution? it's questions like these that make me wonder why our government bailed out a company that can't stand behind their product--or even correct a very serious and potentially dangerous problem in their vehicles. *tr

Trouble starting my 2001 chevrolet impala., i try to start my car and it wont start, security light pops on and wont let me start my car. car has left me stranded and late many times. if i wait 15min-1hr i can then get the car to start. i have done some research on this problem and many gm vehicles have it. they need to put out a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that smoke was seen coming from under the hood and within seconds, the engine was on fire. the fire and police department were present but a report was not filed. the contact stated that the manufacturer was informed that shortly after the fire, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) which advised of the potential of an engine fire. the manufacturer refused any type of assistance and advised that the vehicle could not be repaired. the vehicle was towed to a local authorized dealer. the failure and the current mileage was 173,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the vehicle was parked and caught fire underneath the hood. the fire department extinguished the fire but could not find the origin of it. there were no injuries. a fire report was not filed. a report was file with the insurance company. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 182,598.

Chevrolet impala ls 2001 have a defect where the gas gauge moves up and down constantly while driving. this happens everytime i drive! you never know how much gas you have because the gas gauge is not accurate. which leads to running out of gas or over filling. i don't think it can be fix. i have never been in a accident its just a defect. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala ls. electrical problems causing vehicle not to start if is sits a number of house i.e. overnight. took vehicle for servicing to dealer they tried twice and they cannot fix the problem. took the car to chevy dealer they disconnected car alarm system only for the problem to still exist. i work nights i cried because of being stranded in the middle of the night alone. how could this be and gm not doing anything to help. so many complaints and still no action. i will try to contact to see if assistance can be given. if not i will make it my personal mission to make sure this does not happen to anyone else. this happens almost everyday now and i am beyond fed up. the alternator, two batteries, starter, control module, and fuses were replaced and yet experts cannot fix the problem. gm should be ashamed i taking a plan of action to contact my local news station and bbb. this is not fair and not customer service. as a result my children have been late to school and missed school, i have been late to work and missed work. this car has been a curse and i would sell the vehicle but i cannot imagine disadvantaging someone else as it has been done to me. may god continue to bless. *tr

Bought my chevy 2001 impala may 2010 at 114,000 miles. a week later the check engine light came on for the mass air flow sensor. car ran fine, changed the maf in february 2011 as the car began to chug at stop lights. a week later the car stalled on the way home after about an hour of driving. had spark plugs, filters, fluids, tps sensor (twice), crank shaft sensor and ignition module changed. car is now chugging, stalls out, after stalling the turn signals do not work for a while and has trouble climbing tall hills (does not accelerate). the check engine light comes on occasionally and it reads the tps sensor is bad. checked the wires near the tps sensor and maf sensor noting when touching wires the idle of the car increases. come to find out there was a compartment fire before i had bought the car and it appears some wires were spliced. in process to change the wiring harness. unsure if this will fix the problems. *tr

While driving at highway speeds engine just cuts out. when at a complete stop at a light the engine would just cut out without any warning. there is no engine codes, engine just dies. sometimes it is a pain trying to star the engine while at highway speed. *tr

For the third time a power window "regulator cable" has broken in my car, twice in the driver door (9/29/04 and 5/15/11) and once in the passenger door (09/15/09), each time while driving the vehicle on a street or highway. nothing noticeable before windows dropped. had to drive it to a dealer (once for several hundred miles). cost of repairs were as high as $433. i have owned this car since 11/2001. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the vehicle would not start and the interior lights constantly illuminated and would not shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed diagnostic test but could not diagnose the failure; the codes displayed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 114,000.

Vehicle will not start at times. security system thinks you're stealing the car. you have to wait ten or so minutes till the bypass security system resets itself leaving you stranded till you get a restart. worn contacts on the ignition switch are not recognizing your key. had ignition switch replaced about a year and a half ago and problem has returned. seems to be extremely common on gm cars '99 to '05. *tr

My 2001 impala's right rear turn and brake light stop working. i checked for voltage at the right rear light. no voltage was present but i had a good ground. i started to check the harness back tracking the circuit to the turn signal switch, the harness was good. i removed the multi function switch and noticed a lot of grease from the column. i cleaned the switch and assembled it back together. it worked for about a week or two and once again the rr turn signal stop working. i priced a switch for my impala from my local parts dealer, it was over $300. i researched to see if this was a common problem and was surprised on how many incidents were reported. i think gm need to back up their cars and consider this as a safety recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala lx. the contact stated that the security warning light illuminated and prevented the vehicle from starting. the dealer was contacted who advised him to bring in the vehicle for inspection. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 89,000.

2001 chevrolet impala security light will flash and blink not allowing vehicle to start. i have tried new keys amongst other possible inexpensive problems with no desired results. so after i am late for work or other things on my schedule, sometimes after the system "relearns" and "fixes" the problem. the vehicle still won't start. i do not feel that i should be spending more money out of my pocket to fix such a wide spread and surprisingly common problem with multiple vehicles manufactured by gm! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, she heard a noise from under the hood. within seconds, the engine was on fire. the fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. a fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle could not be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was previously included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) but they were unable to assist with the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was 161,000.

I have 2001 chevy impala ls with about 80k miles on it. when the weather started getting bad, the traction system light kicked on for obvious reasons. i took it off b/c i don't like. now when i get in the car, and turn it on, my abs, traction control and "service traction system" warning lights come on. the "service traction light goes off, but i would like to get the other to do off. it seems i'm not the only person with the type of problem. 100's of people across the us have a similar problem with this particular model ranging from years 01-04. *tr

I have a 2001 chevy impala with a 3.8l v6. today around 3:30 central time i went outside to start my vehicle and i saw that the battery was dead so i got another vehicle of mine and put on my jumper cables and allowed the battery to charge, after waiting for it to charge, i turned the key. when i turned the key i heard a loud explosion, and the plastic intake manifold exploded and caught on fire. the fire was so large i had to call the fire department to put it out, they wrote a report on the incident. i had plastic pieces all over. i would to know why i haven't recieved a recall on this if there has been reports of this issue.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer states that the engine compartment burst into flames. he had someone look at it and was told that the fuel rail had ruptured and sprayed gasoline through the hot engine. *kb

01 impala 3.8. i went to start the car. there was an explosion and the engine caught fire. the intake plenum exploded when i attempted to start the car. the car was not repairable. the potential for injury is great if someone is standing near the open engine bay. the car was well maintained and in excellent condition despite the high miles. *tr

I have contacted gm about my impala. my abs lights on my dash keep going off and my service traction system keeps showing up in my message box. when i am pulling out from anywhere that involves me turning my wheel is when all of the lights go off. you hear a noise that sounds like my brakes grinding. once the lights go off, my brakes are hard to slow down my car. there have been a few incidents when my kids were in the car and i thought we weren't stopping. i have researched this and even gm told me it was a known issue. people have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix theirs and still haven't found an answer. i don't understand why chevy won't fix it or make it a recall. this will be the last gm product i buy since they don't stand behind their products. if you look on the safecar.gov web page there are plenty of people who have filed about the same complaint. it is dangerous. i talked to the mechanic at my local chevy dealer and he said he has had multiple impala's in the shop with the same problem and after replacing many parts, they still couldn't find the answer. does someone need to get killed for chevy to wake up?

Car doesn't want to start if it's cold outside (35 degrees or colder). sometimes it takes 10-30 minutes for the car to finally start. it happens numerous times. i've replaced battery, i've had car alarm system checked, starter checked, and still have problems. i have read online of thousands of people with the same problem with various brands from general motors. *tr

It has been going on for a few months now. it is more noticeable when i am turning right or left or pulling away from the curb where i am parellel parked. the engine makes a whirring sound, the engine becomes sluggish and the service traction system and trac off lights come on. once i straighten the wheel, the noise stops and the lights go off. it also occurs when i am turning right or left where i need to break as i am turning. *tr

It has been going on for a couple of months. it is noticeable when i am turning right or left or pulling out from being parellel parked, the engine makes a grinding noise, it becomes sluggish and the service traction system and the trac off lights come on. once i straighten the wheel, the noise stops and lights go off. when i am turning either right or left and need to brake, it does the same thing. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the turn signals did not function. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 144,000. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when she filled the fuel tank and returned to the vehicle, the fuel gauge would register that the tank was empty. after a few days, the fuel gauge would register empty and the vehicle would suddenly shut off completely. she had to refill the tank to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the problem could possibly be the fuel pump or fuel filter. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were approximately 114,000

While making a left turn in an intersection, car completely shut down, and i lost brakes and steering. car immediately restarted but time on clock was wrong. i believe the computer is shutting the car down. shortly after this incident, my keyless entry failed to lock the car until i restarted the car and tried again. i, again, noticed, the time on my clock had changed, indicating a computer shutdown. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that anti theft system malfunctioned and the contact was not able to start the vehicle. the dealer was not informed about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91000 and the current mileage was 96000.

The traction control system and abs lights come on in my car and i have had everything replaced that the mechanic has told me too and its still on. this is on every time i drive the car. the abs being on is very dangerous and i have kids. please there is a lot of people complaining about this on this particular type of car chevy impala 2001 - 2002. *tr

Engine/low coolant level light on! overheating. problems appear to be same as other owners of 2001 impala's! had to replace engine. still same problem w coolant. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the contact was advised that the engine head gasket was failing. the dealer advised that the gasket was manufactured from plastic and would eventually, would not retain coolant from penetrating the engine and transmission. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 42,000.

On the 2001 impala the turn signals work intermittently. there is no consistency on when the issue happens, it suddenly starts. what actually causes it is unknown. sometimes pushing the hazard button several times will correct the issue temporarily. the only way to fix this issue is to $400+ to replace the switch on a well known issue affecting 1000's of impala owners over many years of the design. *tr

The abs system on my 2001 chevrolet impala engages and the "traction active" light comes on when making a sharp turn from a stopped position. the light goes off and the abs system disengages within about 5 seconds. this happens at least once each time the car is driven. three trips to the local chevrolet dealer and no repairs made and no solution thus far. the chevy dealer says they cannot duplicate the problem. *tr

I have a 2001 chevy impala. on occasion it just won't start. i had it into the chevy dealer several times to know avail. there has been millions of complaints about this issue. why hasn't gm addressed this problem? *tr

Bolt holding the hub in place just fell out last year on the front driver side tire. this occurred when i was driving home from a relatives house on a busy road. luckily, no crash. bolt was replaced with a brand new one. 1 month ago today, the same bolt on the front passenger side fell out. no reason, just plain fell out. driving home from picking up my son after work, no crash occurred. this is a huge risk and i fear driving the vehicle at any time because i have had multiple problems, but cannot afford another vehicle. 2001 chevrolet impala 3.4l. *tr

Intake gasket failure. i noticed that the antifreeze in my vehicle was often low, so i took the vehicle to get diagnosed. the mechanic told me that i need to get the intake gasket replaced and that this was a common problem on impala's. he stated that all of these vehicles will need to have the gasket replaced and that gm is aware that this is a problem, but since they haven't been forced to recall the vehicles, then they're going to replace the gaskets. this is quite an expensive repair and i can't afford to costs at this time. i contacted gm for assistance and they stated that the mileage on my car prevents me from being able to be assisted. i'm not sure why this issue hasn't made it as a recall because the cars will overheat and isn't something you normally expect to need to get fixed on a car. *tr

Headlights, taillights, interior lights were all flashing. the car also would have incidents where it wouldn't start and i'd have to wait for 10 minutes to restart. i was told by the mechanic at the dealership that these problems were well known in gm cars and were caused by the bcm and passlock system. i was told that installing a new bcm for $400 would fix the problem. immediately, i noticed that the flashing lights had stopped. a month later, i was leaving a grocery store when i tried to start my car and it wouldn't start. i had to wait 10 minutes before it would restart. i called the dealership service center and they told me that when this happens, the passlock system is resetting itself and the only remedy is to replace the bcm again. i had a 1 year warranty on the replacement of the bcm, so i took it to the dealer the next day. the car wouldn't do it when they had it, so they weren't able to determine that the bcm was the problem. i was never able to get it replaced because it wouldn't happen while at the dealership. now that it's been over a year, the non-start issue has been happening weekly. gm will not assist with paying for another bcm because of the mileage of my vehicle. *tr

Abs system make grinding noise light comes on car is hard to stop and is digging into new rotors. *tr

The abs light comes on without warning. when this happens the brakes freeze up and grinds and it takes a long time to come to a complete stop. i first started having these problems in 2008 and i've replaced both hubs ,rotors, harness,and sensor. this is a major problem that interferes with both stopping and accerating because it makes the car stall . i have to kids and this action terrifies them whenever it happens. i 've seen alot of the same complaints from comsumers and i think times time for gmc to do something about this before it causes a fatal accident. i've come very close to being in an accident do to this problem and i've tried everything to fix it and i'm getting the same results.someone needs to call a recall on the 2001 impala abs system and soon. *tr

The vehicle doesn't recognize your key and won't start. this issue can happen once a week once a month once a year, you just never know. usually if you wait 20 minutes for the computer to reset it will start, but that is not always the case. the turn signals on the vehicle also do not work 50% of the time. *tr

2001 chevy impala headlights went out on our way home from the fire works on july 4th. lucky the cop stopped us at the corner while directing traffic. the multiswitch has gone out. *tr

Incident, car will not start. over the past 6 years when key is inserted into ignition the car will not start. security light flashes and i will get locked out for ten minutes. there is no warning as to when this will happen, one day it happened 4 times. that's 40 minutes locked out. i have taken it to mechanics who said they can't find anything wrong, some wanted to charge $400 to look into it. when i asked a chevy dealer about it they said they have no known fix. one dealer said install a remote starter, but it may not resolve the issue. the problem happens alot when it is hot and humid, but can also happen at any given time. *tr

Gm starting electrical error. 2001 chevy impala. the security thinks the car is being stolen. and the only easy fix is disconnect the battery. so to all the thieves take mine. this problem occurs on a regular basis. ie three to five times a day, depending on how many times i use the vehicle. currently 132k miles. car runs great otherwise. why doesn't gm recall this error???? *tr

Problem starting 2001 chevy impala in extremely warm weather. all lights on dashboard light up and car will not start. replaced the battery the first time it happened in fall. replaced the alternator. replaced the wires to the battery. researched and found that it was the passlock security system, for which numerous people are having similar problems. have been stuck at work parking lot in evening, at gas station after filling up and other locations, usually when i'm alone. will not allow my son or daughter to drive vehicle. definitely a safety issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when she turned off the vehicle and activated the alarm, the vehicle seemed difficult to restart. the lights and doors would function properly but the vehicle took 10-20 minutes to get it started. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 97,000.

2001 impala. pressed unlock on vehicle remote at 4:30 am. the headlights were supposed to come on and did not. i tried the headlight switch, and still no headlights. two days later, the headlights came on momentarily, then went out. the headlights haven't worked since. i talked to a mechanic that agreed that the multifunction switch has gone bad and needs replacement. he has replace quite a few. *tr

Electrical problems.... my car is a 2001 and it just quit while we were approaching a busy enter section on easter sunday. after being towed home $255 later. we figured out it was a #15 fuse and it drove okay for about 1 mile and the fuse blew again, then i inserted a new fuse. that night we replaced the relay and this worked for about 40 miles and then what to get it towed home again. now it is in the dealership for electrical damage. it scared the daylights out me, never had this problem before. we replaced the fuel pump i think 8 months ago. *tr

01 chevy impala fuel pump issues has corrected problem several times in which is a known defect, other nite car shut down on speeding highway without reason or warning. *tr

I bought my 2001 chevy impala ls in 2004, until decemeber 2009 the car was running great. it started with my cars "traction active" light coming on on whenever i accelerated then after a couple of weeks of this light coming on more and more often (4-6 times daily) i experienced an incedent in where my brakes jammed up the brake pedal got hard and i almost hit a car infront of me. i went to get my brakes checked and they told me they where fine (i figured they where fine a i had just recently changed them) well the issue with the brakes started hapoening more and more often at least once or twice daily not evrytime but 1-2 times a day and then the abs light coming on. i took the car to the auto shop and they told me impala's are known to have problems with the abs module. after researching online, i found a lot of complaints from impala owners all over the u.s having the same issue with the traction active and the abs lights coming on. it seems to be a defective abs module. this module and the repair cost me a total of about $1,000.00

This has happened about a dozen times in last several months since i purchased the car. i go to start it and nothing. it will not turn over. security light comes on. radio and lights continue tol work. if i wait 10 minutes it will start. it happened again today making me late to work again.

Turn signal on 2001 chevy impala works intermittently. expensive repair. blog sites have many entries complaining of the same thing. this is a safety issue if my turn signals work on and off.

I began having electrical problems in my 2001 chevrolet impala in mid 2008, which continued to get worse until around late 2009 when the car was no longer safe to drive. these problems consisted of headlights flickering on and off randomly, intermittent turn signal failure, and a variety of other electrical related issues. doing minimal research on the internet shows that many consumers have or are suffering from the exact same problems, and it appears that the majority of these claims are (temporarily?) solved by replacing the body control module in these vehicles. after replacing my body control module at the dealer ($600), the airbag light came on within a few days of the repair. i presume it is also related to a faulty body control module since that is what many voices on the internet say to check. i called my local chevrolet dealer and asked about another replacement, and they told me it would cost 170$ just to look at it and they said it was instead related to an airbag control module (more electrical). this vehicle has been in my family since it was purchased brand new, and has experienced a variety of electrical problems, most of which went away after replacing the body control module. after replacing the bcm, some have come back already. please put a stop to this! it is highly dangerous to be driving down the freeway at night and have my headlights suddenly stop working or turn signals that are unreliable at best or an airbag that fails to launch during an accident. the symptoms seem to get worse the older the body control module, and i can see it happening all over again now that my airbag light is on after replacing my body control module.

Trac control abs problems it makes a grinning noise and it very hard to press brakes. *tr

I bought a 2001 chevy impala 1 week ago and now it will not accelerate over 30 miles an hour plus it cuts off when it reaches those miles. i had new spark plugs installed, wires, coil packs and a new fuel filter installed. *tr

2000-2005 chevy impalas experience flickering interior lights and exterior lights, faulty dash gauges, no shifter signs on dash, no manual interior lighting or exterior lights, no crank or start. was told that a bad bcm was the problem. (body control module) part# gmab166 is very old for the make of car the it was put in. there is a nhtsa bulletin out and gm refuse to fix it. bulletin $ 010603005 and 110501. because of this hazard i crashed my car into the back of another going 65 mph when the car just suddenly stalled and there wasn't adequate brake pressure to stop the car. *tr

My vehicle was a 2001 chevy impala, ( city police vehicle) 02/17/10 i went out in the morning to start the car parked in the driveway. upon turning the ignition to the on position there was a sonic boom. (so much that it shook our house)the engine compartment began smoking my husband ( a fireman) returned to the car and slightly lifted the hood and found it had flashed over and was totally involved. 911 was called and fire department responded extinguishing the flames. this is city police vehicle so not sure what if anything will be done but i wanted to report the incident in hopes that it would have an impact of keeping others from being injured. this explosion was powerful and fames erupted immediately. searching the web a odi resume was found which i believe to be the circumstance of my experience. inv: ea 02-030 prompted by :pe02-050 this was a cold start , in the winter months and the vehicle has a plastic manifold. also the 8th vin digit is an 8. our department had several of these vehicles on the road i would like to know if there was a recall or if we should have further concern about the other 2001 chevy impalas on the road thank you *tr

Trac control abs problems front wheels grab pull without warning. *tr

Steering tie rods failing at an alarming rate. $1300 spent on replacing tie rods and other steering parts that could be a safety issue if the wheel or loss of steering occurs. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. he stated that on december 26, 2009 the vehicle caught fire while it was parked and unoccupied. two vehicles that were parked next to his also caught fire. the fire department stated that the fire initiated under the hood. the fire report was not available. the insurance company was investigating the cause of the fire. the vehicle was parked at his residence. he will contact the manufacturer. the current and the failure mileage were 85,000.

On my 2001 impala, the turn signals sometime fail to operate - i have found that i can turn on the emergency flashers and then disengage them to restart normal turn signals. instrument lights also dim at times making it impossible to read speed or any other instruments - problems do not necessarily occur together but can and it does at times - random in problem occurrence i also have a gas gauge problem where it will read full when it is not and show different amounts. now it is starting to shut off without warning it will however restart. but sometimes shutdown after a couple of restarts before it stays running. this has occurred over the past several months and appears to be getting worse; mileage approx 105,000. *tr

Dash and instrument lights dim to where i can't see what speed i'm doing while driving at night. i can't manually adjust them with headlight knob when this problem occurs making for a very dangerous situation while driving at night. *tr

On my 201 impala, the turn signals sometime fail to operate - i have found that i can turn on the emergency signals and then disengage them to restart normal turn signals. instrument lights also dim at times making it impossible to read speed or any other instruments - problems do not necessarily occur together but can and do at times - random in problem occurrence; mileage approx 144,000. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevy impala. while driving the pass lock system light began flashing. when the pass lock system light flashed the radio turns off, the doors locks, the dome light flashed on and off, the truck lid opens, and sometimes the vehicle will shut off and will not restart. the fuse must be removed in order to restart the vehicle. the failure is currently causing the headlights to shut off intermittently while driving. the manufacturer informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the contact is concerned about the safety risk since a crash could occur due to the failure. the current and failure mileages were 150,000.

Passlock system failure intermittently. car will not start for 10/15 min. i've been stranded late at night and in some bad weather. dealership said they don't know what it is unless the problem happens at the garage, otherwise they don't know what the problem is. i've spent in the thousands of dollars. have had bcm replaced, cylinders and sensors replaced. still doesn't work. dealership said they don't know what the problem is. there are many complaints on this problem. (see carcomplaints.com and look under electrical problems). *tr

My 2001 impala with a 3.8 v-6 would not start after golf last thursday, so i had it towed to a repair shop. the shop put in a new fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs and wires. the bill came to $900. i had the same problem various occasions over the next couple weeks and decided to look on the internet. this site popped up when i "searched stalls while driving" because the car started stalling occasionally while driving under just about any condition. i bought a new crankshaft position sensor from car quest installed it myself in less than an hour and haven't had any problems for about a week now. thanks for the info. *tr

Security light comes on, traction light comes on, rpm's drop to 0, gas drops to 0, constant draining of battery and is dead after 10 or so hours. many people on forums are all complaining of the same thing and even mechanics say that this is a very common problem with these cars yet there is no recall! i have spent as of now 1000 dollars on this problem and my dealer is telling me that might not fix the problem completely!!! i have put in a new alternator, new battery, new bcm, and now a new ignition switch! i currently have the old bcm and the new one is in my car. *tr

I have a 2001 chevrolet impala sedan. without warning the turn signals stop working. if i stop the car and restart it, the signals usually start working again, but for how long? the mileage is 175,000. i went online and found that gm has identified that the hazard switch is the root cause. this switch is the same switch on several models. i went to chandler chevrolet in tappahannock , va .gm will replace the hazard switch on the 2001 malibu (this is the same switch that is in my car). then the service manager said up to 150,000 miles. nhtsa investigation #peo2064 my other problem is that i have experienced right rear stop light failure. however the running tail light does work. at first the shop where i took it, reynolds garage in ottoman, va figured it was a burned out stop light element. replacing the bulb did not bring the stop light back into service. then we replaced the section of wiring harness. still no luck. i left the car at the shop and mr. reynolds spent a lot of time on it w/o solving the problem. i wonder if this right rear stop light problem is related to the failed hazard switch and its weak solder joints. thank you for listening. *tr william e. steinmetz

I have been having a right front wheel sensor problem with my 2001 chevy impala. i have had this replaced 3 times and they have lasted less than a month each time. the chevrolet company has had no recall to finally solve the reason that it continues to go out. the problem affects my brakes and i have had close calls where my brakes grind and don't want to come to a complete stop when i need it to. i feel that this can ultimately be a dangerous issue as this is my main vehicle and i am on the interstate quite a bit. thank you for your time. *tr

The turn signal on my 2001 chevy impala intermittently does not work. this is a very serious problem, can cause accidents when driving. this problem is the same as the recall on the chevy malibu listed below, recall id # 03v327000 - exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. please add this recall to the chevy impala before many serious accidents occur. *tr

Security light flashes and car will not start. *tr

Several electrical problems one turn signals and flasher only work about half time, one brake light works about 1/2 time driverside heated seat over heated could not cut it off took straight to dealer pogue chevrolet said they would have to put it on computer to see what the problem is, said it would cost $100.00 to check it out i asked them if they could check it with out me paying the $100.00 they said no i told them i could not drive it like that they unplugged the seat, later i was informed by my cousin who came up from florida this was a safety issue and i should file a complaint with you people he said chevrolet were obligated to fix any safety issues. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would not start due to the security pass lock. the issue has been occurring for the past three years. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 137,933.

I have a 2001 chevrolet impala. i have had my car since february of 2009 and it is a terrific car with the exception of the car cuts off in the middle of traffic, on the highway and anywhere it likes. i could be driving down the road and the car just cuts off. the battery light comes one and i turn the car switch off and back on and it starts up again. i have taken it to several places and no one seems to know what the problem is. this is very dangerous for a person to be driving and this happen to them. i have gone on the 2001 chevrolet impala website for recalls, defects, and other issues and there are sooo many impala's with this same issue. i have three small children and this is not safe but it is my only source of transportation. *tr

Consumer has a 2001 chevy impala with engine and suspension problems. *nj the consumer stated several of the engine and suspension components failed due to oil damage. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the traction control system would shut off without warning and the abs would fail. the front passenger side hub was replaced two times, along with the wiring harness, sensor, and the front driver's side hub. none of the repairs remedied the failures. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that unless the vehicle provided error codes, they could not assist. the diagnostic produced error codes, which indicated that there was a short in the sensor and excessive speed in the front driver's side opener. the manufacturer would not assist since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the current mileage was approximately 63,000 and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

This problem started several years ago. at random engine will not start. this seems to affect many different models of cars. i have a 2001 chevy impala. i used to have to replace the battery bc it would happen every yr. now i have to turn key to on and wait ten minutes to crank it. i am a single female and this problem is not only inconvenient but unsafe. something needs to be done to correct it. i have spoken with my dealer and they acknowledge the problem but say nothing works for it and not to spend the money and there is nothing they can do. there has to be something because of numerous complaints here and on the internet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. whenever the contact turned the vehicle in either direction, he heard a grinding and clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the steering shaft. months prior to the failure, the steering became very loose. the current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. updated 07/14/09 *bf updated 07/16/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving between 60-65 mph, the vehicle decelerated and would not drive over 30-35 mph. the rpm's appeared to be normal. the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and a mechanic replaced the oxygen sensor and filter, but that did not correct the failure. the mechanic stated that the catalytic converter failed. the current and failure mileages were 128,000.

I was driving to work and proceeded to make a sharp right turn when i heard a grinding noise come from my car it was then i noticed the traction activity light come on . i got ready to pull into a parking space turning left and noise happened again but it was accompanied by a delay in my stopping and also turning. after work i pulled out of the parking lot with no problems so i just pay it no attention. until i turned in to my mom's to pick up my kids and it did it again but this time an 18 wheeler was behind me and actually had to brake and go around me because of the delay in my turning. i actually had to fight with the steering wheel to proceed with my turn. this problem occurs every time i make a sharp turn left or right , whether i'm turning slowly or not , and i believe some one is going to be seriously hurt by this problem if its not corrected. it wasn't until 2months ago i found out that if you turn the traction off that the same thing happens but not as bad and that it had some thing to do with part#10340313 and part#10340314 which is the abs harness which can only be purchased through the dealer or on gmpartsdirect.com. which i think we as owners should not have to pay for but will have to pay for to insure our family and our own safety. another issue i have is that the turn single also stops working i have to push down on the hazard button to get it to work again and some times hit the dash to get it to work. *tr

Service traction system/abs several months ago i noticed the traction feature engaging without cause. it began to get worse and engages mostly when you turn (either direction), but happens very often. took to dealer was told it needed new wheel bearings, had both replaced (which was very pricey) and it was okay for about 3 months and has since started again. this is very dangerous, when the traction is engaged it makes it very difficult to stop when braking, it causes a delay in stopping. i've asked other mechanics, nobody is sure what to do to fix the problem but all have heard several of the same complaints. i googled the problem in hopes of finding a solution, to no avail, but there are 1000's of similar complaints online for the 2001 impala. there should definitely be a recall.....this is very dangerous!! *tr

2001 impala won't start at different times have to wait 20-30 minutes, door locks don't work anymore, inside lights don't won't when this happens they come on at different times, when security light comes on sometimes the ac doesn't work. i had the ignition lock changed but still same problem. this is a safety issue at night since i am a single parent with grandchildren and also in the heat of summer having to wait for the car to start. *tr

Safety recall received from gm on 6/5/09 regarding recall #09047. contacted dealer on 6/8/09 for needed repairs and was told that parts are not available and no eta for availability and/or repairs. *tr

While i was driving to a store my car was driving just fine but, as i was turning a corner my steering wheel locked up on me. this almost caused me to hit a car that was at a stop sign. i haven't had any problems with this until now.. it just happened unexpectedly. i checked the fluid and it was fine the car then drove off just fine. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, a tire flattened on the vehicle. the contact then noticed smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. she opened the hood and found flames coming from the engine. she was able to extinguish the fire herself. she arrived home and called her independent mechanic to come to her residence and investigate. the mechanic stated that it was safe to drive the vehicle. the contact received a recall notice from general motors, which stated "that some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire." the failure mileage was 211,000. updated 06/27/09 *bf updated 06/23/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the remedy referenced in nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) would not sufficiently correct the failure. he stated that by installing two new spark plug wire retainers for free will not stop drops of engine oil from being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. the dealer did not assist. the failure and current mileages were 158,000.

Tl*the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving less than 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames under the hood. the vehicle exploded. the fire and police departments arrived at the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileages were less than 50,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was not receiving enough power. the dealer replaced the spark plugs and the starter, but the failure continued. while driving more than 60 mph, the vehicle would shake violently. the dealer was unable to correct the failures. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were less than 100,000.

Tl*the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood of her vehicle. she lifted the hood and noticed a small fire between the alternator and several wires. the driver was able to extinguish the fire after a few minutes with a fire extinguisher. the fire department arrived after the fire was extinguished. the local gm dealer could not determine the cause of the fire; however, they confirmed that the manifold gasket was leaking and may have started the fire. one week later, the contact received a recall notice that stated "if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire". nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000 was referenced. no repairs have been made to the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were less than 100,000. updated 8/10/09 *cn updated 08/13/09.*jb

I have 2001 chevy impala and it has starting issues. it doesn't start at times and it's getting to be more often and nothing will get it to start. i just leave it sit, sometiimes for 2 hours and it may or may not start. it quit while getting ready to stop at a red light and almost caused an accident, as i couldn't steer my car and it smelled hot. also the blinkers won't work at times and i have to press my emergency flasher switch to get them to work. i have replaced the starter and the starting issue hasn't improved at all. it is very maddening as i never know when it will not start when i go to leave somewhere and it's very undependable to take anywhere. please can you help with this problem? it has been happening for the last year and is happening more often lately. *tr

I have rotated my front rotors and changed brake pads 2. i also have replaced them and 6 months later i have to turn the new ones. they have warped and my car vibrates very bad. *tr

I purchased this car with 28,000 miles on it. around 38,000 miles is when the problems started. the check engine light came on and it would not pass smog because of that. the thermostat gets stuck, the fan continues to run after car is shut off, the low coolant light comes on even when it is not low. the car smells like it is burning or running hot. the car now has 53,000 miles on it and i cant afford to get it fixed. it has expired tags on it because i cant get it to pass smog. i am really upset to find out this is a defect in the make of the car. it was hard enough to come up with the money to buy this car and now i cant drive it more then to work and back. i am hoping they will recall this car and i could finally get it fixed. *tr

My daughter was in the fast lane on i71 heading from columbus, ohio to cleveland, ohio. she set the cruise control at 75 mph and went to brake because traffic was slowing down. when she hit the brake they did nothing! she immediately panicked and moved over 4 lanes of traffic to the berm nearly causing an accident. she quickly threw the car in neutral and it stopped. i called a chevrolet dealer after she called me frightened to drive the car. they asked if the car mats possibly blocked the brake and my daughter said no, she reached down and pulled it out and the car would still not slow down. she even stated both feet were pushing down on the break pedal and nothing was slowing down the car. i just had a front hub replaced at auto plus (where i take my cars for service) in orient, ohio. my daughter and her friend could have been killed because of the cruise control. *tr

I have a 2001 chevy impala and when you go to start the car it won't start. it doesn't do it all the time, but when it happens it takes numerous attempts with the key to get it started. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the electrical system in the vehicle was faulty and a major safety risk. the turn signals do not work, the dome light remains illuminated, the trunk opens automatically, the security light illuminates, the headlights flash off and on, and the daytime running lamps do not illuminate. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 205,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

First occurrence 01-08 is exactly depicted in nhtsa #04v090000. repair cost $1,600. second occurrence 01-09 is repeat of prior, this time explosion caused engine fire. car at dealership, repairs approx. $2,000. gm says vin is not in recall series. have found other people with same complaint on internet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed and would not illuminate again. the headlights would take ten minutes or the next day to illuminate. the failure has occurred at least three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they are installing new parts. the failure mileage was 80,000. updated 05/05/09 *bf the dimmer switch was replaced. updated 05/07/09.*jb

The bcm (body control module) caused my 01 impala to do some crazy things. it started with turn signals intermittently working. my wife and i were in several near accidents because other drivers could not tell what we were doing. then it progressed to each time that i applied the breaks the headlights would flash from high beam to low beam at least a dozen times. it distracted the drivers in front of me when driving at night. on many occasions it caused the entire dash instrumentation to fail with the exception of the speedometer. the message center would give me false indications of required maintenance and low tire pressure. twice it locked the car out on "security" the vehicle would also intermittently start. after about 10minutes the vehicle typically started backup again. once, the vehicle left the headlights on after vehicle was turned off. i had to disconnect the battery to keep it fromdraining the battery. again, after about 10 minutes it would allow something to reset and all would be fine. after searching on the internet for similar problems on the make and model i took it toa gm dealer leading them towards the bcm. i didn't want to pay an exuberant amount of money forthem to chase an "electrical ghost". after $500 they replaced the bcm and the vehicle ran perfect for about 2 1/2 months and now the turn signals are intermittent once again. *tr

Service traction system, abs light continue to come on. i have taken the vehicle to get serviced for this problem since i purchased it. it had one of the bearings replaced while under warranty, but i've had to replace the other bearing, and hub sensors at my expense. the abs brake system activates for no reason and creates a vibration and inability to brake on time. the car also has a security light come on intermittently and the car sometimes doesn't start for no apparent reason. usually if we wait about 30 min. it will turn back on, but i have had it towed to a dealership when nothing would turn it on. the check engine light is on and was first told it was the egr valve that needs to be replaced, but now am being told it needs a new catalytic converter. i've taken it to a certified dealership at least 5 times a year since 2006 and these problems are never corrected. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. on most occasions, he would have to wait fifteen minutes for the vehicle to crank. the dealer could not find any failures or error codes with the vehicle. during the failure, the engine fails to start, but all the other components work normally. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Drove car to work, parked 3 min later customer comes to my job screaming to call 911 because a car is on fire, i came out and was mine. after the fire department put the fire our, they suspected that a fuel line was licking, i went to a website to find 2 recalls on my car that i was never made aware of, this one was back in 2001, and i purchased the car from a chevy dealer on 2002, and was service by them several times. now chevrolet only wants to pay $2,000.00, because i did not buy an extended warranty as required by the state of florida, i contacted the general state attorney for the state and his office said that this was not true. *tr

I own a 2001 chevy impala. basically since the moment i bought it, it would randomly flash the "security" light then not start. i got several explanations about why (security fob, neutral switch, battery) and took it in several times for repairs. because they couldn't replicate the problem, they said, well, don't worry, it's just an intermittent problem. i guess that's easy to say when you're not stuck on the side of the road with a non-starting car... now i find out that chevy installed a passlock system which is supposed to keep your car from being stolen, but that since it was installed in their new cars, it causes this problem. they refuse to recall the cars and fix the security system problems, instead forcing their customers to waste time and money on something that they should fix. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle had been parked for seven minutes, the contact was notified that her vehicle was on fire. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v136000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping); however, the contact never received a recall notice. the representative added that because the contact did not purchase an extended warranty, she would only be reimbursed $2,000 for accrued vehicle damage. the contact has not yet received any assistance. she has access to obtaining supporting documents. the failure mileage was 80,000.

The were no events leading up to the failure. one day we were driving in town at 45 mph and the transmission developed a high pitched sound and two seconds later it dropped to 25 mph. the transmission will have to be replaced at a cost for than the car is worth. the transmission shop stated it is a very common problem with the car due to a large gap between the clutch and the gears. *tr

2001 no-start situation similar to hundreds of others that are posted on the internet for the 2000-2003 chevy impalas & malibus (there may be other model years with similar problems). the car will not crank when the key is turned to the start position. no noise when this happens but sometimes security light will come on. it is an intermittent problem that we've spent over $1000 trying to resolve. it occurs with no rhyme or reason and has put our daughter in dangerous situations. car always starts eventually and it seems that it's just a matter of waiting a range of 10 minutes to 2 hours. always a pain in the butt but sometimes a safety issue with bad weather and other factors. local gm dealer not too concerned about our problem and gm corporation doesn't seem to care either. maybe nhtsa can get gms attention to resolve this problem because it's obviously affects many people. *tr

After a ice storm in 2008 i attempted to use my windshield wipers and they proceeded to get stuck in the up position. this past week after another ice storm my wipers were stuck in the up position once again. i know for a fact that cleared all of the ice off of the windshield this time. after my dad fixed it once again, every time i turn them on in the intermittent position when i turn them off they stop in the up position. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. in october of 2006, while stopped due to construction, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 55-60 mph. the front passenger seat belt failed to restrain the other passenger. she injured her head and had to be hospitalized. she sustained memory loss and had to undergo therapy. in addition, the front air bags failed to deploy. on december 8, 2008 on icy road conditions, the vehicle slid into another vehicle. the seat belts failed to restrain and the air bags failed to deploy. the passenger was injured. the front passenger side fenders of both vehicles were damaged. the seat belt failure caused head injuries once again. the dealer stated that the air bag deployment depended upon the type of crash and how fast the vehicle was traveling. the dealer also stated that the seat belts may or may not lock up in a crash to protect the safety of the driver. the contact stated that the body shop that repaired the vehicle stated that the seat belts should have locked in both crashes. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 118,000.

My chevy impala ls 2001 don"t start sometimes. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the vehicle has been in the repair shop approximately four times and they stated that the steering shaft and the frame in front of the wheels failed. the brakes are currently failing. the contact hears grinding metal when braking, driving over bumps, and when reversing. the dealer has yet to determine the cause of the brake failure. the noise has intensified. the failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 57,000.

Car stalling at stoplights and stop signs, and driving down the road with no warning. numerous mechanics have looked at it and no conclusion has been made. finally it stalled and now its stranded. it will not start. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. before purchasing the vehicle, the contact test drove the vehicle for two days and heard a noise. the vehicle was driven back to the dealer and the mechanic stated that there were no failures. she purchased the vehicle, but the noise persisted while driving 5 mph. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop five months later and they stated that the steering and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. the dealer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 19,600.

I owned a 2001 chevrolet impala automobile. "security lock" light came on during normal drive 2 days before car failure. on the morning of failure, car doors were unresponsive to remote key. a continuous low droning noise emits from inside of dashboard. when key was inserted into ignition cylinder and turned, nothing happens. engine did not start, electronic system checks did not come alive. not even a sputtering sound from the car hood. after checking online for similar problem, profile fits the recurrent problem of passlock sensor of general motor cars. car technicians quoted me $400 - $600 for replacement of ignition switch and cylinder; $600 on average for change of body control module. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t147983.html http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-impala/t30r7cej84ktjel1m/p4 to the best of my knowledge, this recurring problem has been reported on various sources for the past 7 years. to this day, it remains un-resolved. i implore the authorities to take charge and investigate thoroughly the extent of this "non-start" problem that afflicts thousands and thousands of chevrolet cars on the road. sincerely yours, dexter (keng hao) chun *tr

This is an ongoing repeated problem. my 2001 impala randomly won't start about 3 times a week. i will take the key out of the ignition wait 10 minutes and the security (passlock) system will reset and the car will crank, but no time in between...this has been going on for about 8 months now and i have seen numerous occasions of this happening to other people both that i have spoken with and that i have read online.. this does not just occur in chevrolets. one person said that it occurred in a pontiac. i would assume this is a gm problem...and why has this not been recalled? this is an extreme inconvenience from chevrolet and i have read instances where the problem had been fixed by replacing the ignition, bcm, etc. and this problem still continues. why are there so many people with this problem and no known solution. recall? defect? *tr

Headlight dimmer switch caught on fire and burned wiring. *tr

For the past few months, my 2001 chevy impala has been very difficult to turn the ignition to start. it is becoming increasingly worse as time goes on. i have to keep turning the wheel as i turn the ignition to get it to start. i am thinking that one day i will not be able to turn it. i have no idea why this is happening. *tr

Major electrical failures on our 2001 chevy impala. turn signals work intermittently, power windows failing, alarm sounds if the remote key is used to open car. i have read many complaints online and experienced a couple from acquaintances as well. *tr

2001 chevorlet/impala purchased new, current miles 51,000. intermittant loss of directionals. **now complete loss of directionals and emergency signals. failed recent car inspection. additional failures include: complete brake loss at 38,000. resulting in replacement of entire brake system. firestone tire, west roxbury, ma stated on documents that "rotors were thinned down to size of sheet of paper &/or completely gone." two tire blowouts at 35,000, also replaced by above repair shop, with 4 new tires. battery leak with corrosion to extent of need of connection cables to be rebuilt for attachment. battery replaced with new connections at 40,000 by sears auto body in dedham, ma. passengar side wiper fixed and replaced after failure. worked for 3 months and has failed again, has not at present been replaced/repaired. care of car was updated and maintained according to all requirements/recommendations by manufacturer. no history of accidents. this including, oil changes, wiper blade changes, tire rotations with evey other oil change, which was done every 3 monts, etc. brake inspection and pads changed on car 1 year before complete failure. brake loss was thankfully uneventful only due to time of night and low traffic, only able to stop car with gliding to stop. then towed to service station. on average my present yearly milage is probably less than 3000. i am the only driver/operator to this car and althogh mentioned #1 owner, my father originally purchased the car, (howard chevorlet, west roxbury, ma) but did not drive it. i currently am the title holder. please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any recommendations that could help me. i feel that there is major failure that beyond my control and is dangerous to myself, others and most important to me, my 4 y/o daughter. thank you for your time. i hope to hear from you (someone) soon. teresa corrigan *tr

My car randomly doesn't like to start. i have been stranded in many places because of it. i do not think it is fair to me to have to be late to work just because my car doesn't feel like starting for 10 minutes. it's getting to the point where i am going to have to start it like a half hour early just so i know that i won't be late to work. i have also been stranded at a store at night. what would have happened if someone would have came up to me...let me see a young girl sitting in a car late at night all by herself...that's not a good way to get robbed or anything else...thank you gm for a wonderful car. *tr

Passlock system in chevy impala prevents car from starting intermittently. depending on circumstances, location, and persons on board, this could lead to illness or injury. *tr

I was passing another car, my car backfired, i then lost power. returning home at a very slow speed. i noticed a burning smell, the exhaust was red hot. the problem was a burn hole in the plastic intake manifold which melted some electrical wiring. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala abs / traction control problem engages brakes intermittently and spontaneously without warning. excess heat builds up and causes brake fluid loss. potential for brake failure exists. perhaps the government could do something about this. yeah, right. i predict that you guys will fail the consumer yet again. *tr

At around 75,000 miles, my 2001 impala began to lose power,particularly when accelerating. i tried fuel system cleaners, replaced fuel filter, air filter, etc. no help. then one day a hole was blown through my intake manifold. that's right, the intake manifold. i took it to a local mechanic, because i knew i couldn't afford the gm dealership shop price, and was informed that the egr valve and catalytic converter were totally stopped up consequently trapping hot engine exhaust in the intake area with nowhere to go. the cost of parts and repairs cost me over $800. i have had many cars over the years and never had a catalytic converter completely stop up. according to my local mechanic this is a very common problem with this car model. i think gm should reimburse for this expense. *tr

The turn signals and brake lights quit working in my 2001 chevy impala. after searching on line to see how to repair the problem i am finding that i am not the only person who is having or has had this issue happen to them. i am also finding out that it is because of a bad turn signal switch located on the steering column. *tr

2001 chevy impala security light came on for a week car shuts down while driving, won't start, only after 30 minutes it will start,installing a new passlock ignition switch cost of over 500.00 with tow and diagnostics, this should be a recall, or covered by gm. this is the cost if this works it still could be something else, but the code reader spit out the passlock fault. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at a slow rate of speed he could feel bumping and clunking in the steering wheel. took it back to where he purchased the vehicle and they inspected the vehicle but could not identify the any defects or failures. he took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealer and they informed him to take the vehicle to a service center for the repairs needed. they informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer because there is a technical service bulletin regarding the problem he is experiencing. he took the vehicle back to the dealer after they inspected the vehicle they informed him that he needed the steering shaft replaced. the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 49,425. update 09/18/08. *jb

My vehicle had lack of power especially on the highway. nearly rear ended a couple of times. took it to a transmission shop, thought that was the problem. it turned out to be a clogged catalytic converter. my car is a 2001 chevy at the time my mileage was 66,624 . the mechanic informed me that if i didn't repair it, i could damage the transmission and or engine. i had them replace it a cost of 745.31 labor & parts. after the repair the car worked fine & happy to say it still does. sent all necessary papers to general motors for re-imbursement under the 80,000/8 yr emissions warranty but my claim was denied! the reason was i didn't take it to a dealer but i felt it was a safety hazard to me & others. (cat converter was blocked/clogged). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while at a red light, the contact attempted to activate the turn signal switch and it failed to operate. he believed that the bulbs or the fuse needed to be replaced; however, they were operable. the turn signal switch would not operate unless the contact turned the hazard light switch on and off. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure mileage was 90,500 and current mileage was 91,100.

After a heavy snow, the windshield wipers on my 2001 chevy impala return to the upright position when off. the wipers will not stop in the down position. after reading a number of other similar complaints on the internet, this is not an isolated defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the turn signal works periodically. the turn signal module was replaced, but still works intermittently. the current mileage was 137,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08

2001 chevrolet impala with severe engine problems. consumer states that a valve that was touching the engine melted. the melting of the valve caused burning to the fuel lines, electrical lines, vacuum lines, and protective coverings. *kb the consumer stated the problem was with the catalytic converter. *jb

The turn signals/ hazard warning flashers work intermittently. the brake lights do not work when the turn signal is activated when they are not working. this is only on the side that the turn signal is turned to and this only occurs when the turn signals are not working. they seem to work better when it is cool and they seem to fail more often when it is warm or hot. frequently the turn signals seem to work early in the day and they quit as the day gets warmer. there does not seem to be any other correlation to when they work. some mornings they do not work and then after i park they might or might not work when the car is restarted. when the turn signals work normally there is no problem. when they do not work the brake light on the side that should be signaling quits working when the turn signals are activated but not working. when they are not working the brake lights do not work correctly if the turn signal is activated. *tr

2001 impala sometimes won't start. had car three years. replaced ignition cylinder once already. when this happens you turn the key clockwise and wait 10 minutes then turn off and try again. usually after 10 minutes it will start, but sometimes have to go to round 2 or 3 and once through round 7. that's right an hour and a half! occurs about 4-5 times a month i'd guess. not what you want to have to endure alone and 19 and late at night and my daughter. this is a safety hazard whether gm wants to admit it or not. this should be recalled and fixed! *tr

Security light comes on, lights flash on and off (especially dangerous at night) clicking noise, radio locks, battery light comes on, air bag light comes on. clicking noise happens whether the car is on or not. cannot unlock or lock car with the report. i've seen hundreds of complaints on the blogs about this. there is a bulletin from gm #04-08-47-003 so obviously they know about this problem. this a very dangerous situation. *tr

Headlights went off for several seconds,at night, and came back on working the dimmer level. thank god we were not in heavy interstate traffic. no manufacture should be allow design headlight circuits that can malfunction through faulty switches. why were the allowed to defer from the old way going straight from battery? my repair source indicates this is not an new problem . i understand there could be problems with the wiring plugs overheating ,since there is a "jumper "supplied with replacement. five day order replacement .original owner *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked in a paint shop, it spontaneously exploded. although the contact was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system), the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the dealer stated that he would have to replace the cover intake manifold and the fuel injection system. the manufacturer was unable to assist. the failure and current mileages were 95,000.

2001 chevy impala steering column has "klunk" sound. *tr

Ignition -we bought the car in june 2007 and we started having problems in july 2007 with the ignition .its left my family stranded about 20 + times sense then. i looked at the service bulletins and noticed that it was on there. what does that mean? *tr

Security passlock system keeps car from starting at random times. safety concern is that someone can get stranded on a sub-zero cold night or can be in a dangerous situation and not be able to start the impala. car will work fine for months at a time, then randomly will not start. after 15 minutes or so, the car will then start... sometimes. there are many complaints of this problem (see carcomplaints.com and look under electrical problems). *tr

2001 chevy impala i went outside to start the vehicle and the battery was dead, it had enough power to power up the lights etc. however, it did not have enough power to start the engine. i than moved another vehicle up next to it and connected jumper cables. i waited for it to charge and turned the key. when i turned the key over, the plastic intake manifold violently exploded. i had a huge fire under my hood. the explosion shot parts across my yard. i had to use the water hose to put the fire out, the car was less than 10 feet from my home. i left it alone and contacted a dealership mechanic the very next day. i was told that they had recently had 2 of the same vehicles come in with the same problem, and that it was due to a faulty fuel pressure regulator and the fact that the manifold is made of plastic. this explosion could have very well killed someone. i have researched this issue, and found that there was a recall done on over 900,000 of these vehicles, however, when i contacted general motors, my vin # was not included in the recall list according to general motors!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the headlights, tail lights, and interior lights would flicker intermittently. the contact heard a clicking noise and the lights dimmed. the dealer stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 27,200.

This car has been a electrical/mechanical nightmare and i'm finding many, many, reports on the internet of owners having the same problem(s). 1) intake manifold gasket leaks causing catalytic converter and egr valve to clog. the result of this is exhaust gases can't escape , backing up and burning/blowing a hole in the intake manifold itself. all above items had to be replaced at a very substantial cost. 2) blinkers intermittently work. mostly they don't work. this is caused by a defective (flasher) module located in the dash behind the 'flasher" button. this ia very,very common. 3) a/c heater blower fan stops working on speeds 1,2 then 3 resulting. this is due to resistors burning up on a module mounted behind the dash and in front of the blower motor. my question here is, at what point does someone hold the manufacturer responsible for these obvious factory defects. all you have to do is google any of the above complaints and see how many people are affected. help !!! *tr

Dexcoool leak through head gasket, 2nd vehicle - problem on out of state business trip. *tr

While jump starting vehicle intake manifold explodes. no start condition. *tr

While jump starting vehicle intake manifold explodes. no start condition. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. when the contact's wife attempted to start the vehicle before jumping the dead battery, the fuel system bypassed through a regulator and created an explosion. although the vehicle caught fire, it was not destroyed and was capable of being repaired. the dealer stated that nothing could be done because the vin was not included in the recall. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 131,000.

I bought 4 douglas touring tires for my 2001 impala on11/03/05 about 13,000 miles later my right front tire started to thump and shake. i had it checked. it was a seperated belt. i had it replaced and the tires rotated new on the back old on the front a month later the right front tire did the same thing. i had it replaced, this time i was forced to pay a 54.00 pro rate. what happened to the wareentee of the life of the tire? now today the left front tire is doing the same thing. i can't affored to buy another one or two as the case may be...help*cn

Sudden malfunction of temperature gauge (not working), cooling fans running, after car is turned off, no a/c. many others across the country having same problem with this vehicle. *tr

The passlock system on my 2001 impala is not working properly and will cause the car not to start for 10-20 minutes. this happens randomly and always after the car is started for the first time in the day, so i have been stranded at the gym, restaurants, gas stations, work, etc. most of the time, this happens at night after i make a stop in between work and coming home. this could be very dangerous for single women who are stranded in a parking lot in the middle of the night waiting for 20 minutes for their car to start. *tr

2001 chevy impala engine, radiator and battery replaced. consumer had the vehicle fixed at her own expense because gm would not help her out. she stated that the transmission went 3 months after the engine. *kb the power switch and side mirror was replaced. *jb

Service traction system light on at 78k miles; and mechanic claims it is a faulty ecm. many others complain of this and abs light problems with an electrical issue. *tr

I own a 2001 chevrolet impala. when driving my blinkers will randomly stop working. i have to turn the hazard lights on and off several times to get my blinkers to start working again. i called a dealership and they quoted me $405 for a new switch. however, they were unable to install it because they are on a national back order. the dealership said this is a major issue as they install new switches constantly. after doing some research on the internet there seems to be thousands of people having this problem and there should be a recall for safety reasons. we should not have to pay $405 for our blinkers to work. *tr

Turn signals intermittently fail to operate. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the turn signal and hazard lights would not illuminate. her brother believed that the turn signal switch caused the failure. as of october 18, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000) for the 2001 chevrolet malibu and the contact felt that her vehicle should be included. the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 61,000.

Clunking noise when turning - dealer indicated cause was from intermediate shaft, but told not a safety issue. *jb

1. crank sensot failed and ran hazard lights on side of innerstate for 3 hours while gm roadside assistance sent tow service. 2. turn signals failed intermittently and operation of hazard switch would be restore them temporially. 3. replaced hazard signal switch and the old part is available. *tr

No accidents yet, but very easily could've been. car stalls with no warning and sometimes doesn't want to start. car has stalled 3 times - it happened twice shortly after leaving a stoplight, so 20-35mph and the third time was going 55mph down the highway. the two times it stalled at 20-35mph it started up right away. after it stalled at 55mph, it took 3-5 tries to get it started again. there have also been two other separate times that the car did not want to start. this happened after driving the car a short distance, about 5 miles, turning it off for 10-20 minutes and then it took 3-5 tries to get it started again. the security light did not come on when these incidents happened. car does have 126,000 miles on it. car is currently at the dealership and there is no code indicating what this stalling/no start problem is. this is the third day the car has been at the dealership and they still do not know what it is. the car has died once while at the dealership, but it started up right away so they couldn't do the test they wanted to do. this is ridiculous to have such a huge safety-related issue with no known cause/code and it appears from other complaints and automotive "chat rooms" i am not the only one with this issue and no resolution. *tr

The turn signal fails to work sporadically (starting 8 weeks ago). *tr

My daughter was in the market for a used car. she found a car on the website fo city auto auction of chicago, priced at 1500.00. we arrived at the auction and inquired about their bidding process. i was told to read and sing the bidders paddle. we inquired about the car listed on the website and was told it was no longer available, but we could bid on another like car. we bidded 2800.00 for a 2001 chevy impala. i asked the salesman if we can see the car for inspection. his insisted i put a 600.00 down payment to hold the car. i did. we waited 3 hours before they called us into the office. they presented us with a bill of sale totaling 3858.00. i asked for an explanation of the charges, and to see the car to determine whether there were any defects. the owner became irate and told me, they didn't have time to explain to me the charges, he called security and i was asked to leave. the following monday, my daughter went back, i was to meet her at the dealership. she asked if she could inspected the car. she was told she had to pay the remaining balance first. she did. the servicemen brought the car out, locked the door and refused to answer any of her questions. needless to say the car had no radio, no rear view mirror and was knocking. i had her bring the car to me. the car began to sputter and would not accelerate pass 50 mph. she continued to drive, the car then slowed to 10 mph. she eventually got the car to my office, where it died, and would not start. i called city auto, talked to mr. al, who told me the car was sold "as is" and there was nothing they could do. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the power locks, fog lights, and power trunk release do not work. he also stated that the service engine light and low fuel indicator illuminated while driving 25 mph. the dealer will inspect the vehicle on september 6, 2007. the current and failure mileages were 90,000.

2001 chevrolet impala left front tire blew out. *kb the blowout from the tire caused damage to the vehicle. according to the police report, the sidewall of the tire was cracked and dry rotted. the tire was a uniroyal. ohio traffic crash report. *jb

2001 chevy impala with transmission problems customer states that the transmission had to be rebuilt and gm is less than reasonable**cc the consumer stated in october 2006 the transmission blew with only 48,000 miles on it. *tr

Turn signals fail without warning. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated 12/12/07.*jb

Tl*-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving 45-50 mph, the steering wheel and the entire vehicle began to shake. the contact stated that the service traction system light and the abs light remain illuminated. the current mileage was 100,929 and failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. the gears failed and the vehicle suddenly stopped moving. no warning indicators were present. the vehicle was towed to her residence and taken to a transmission shop the following day. the mechanic stated that the cause of failure was the transmission. the current and failure mileages were 67,000.

Engine coolant light would not go out after i had radiator flushed. took the car back to the mechanic and was informed that there was some brown, muddy looking, oily substance leaking into the radiator at which time he informed me of the problem that gm cars were having with the manifold gaskets. this is an outrage and there needs to be a recall on this problem before a death does occur due to this negligence on gm's part. i'm sure that all the owner of these cars feel the same way and that the manufacturer should be liable and ordered to pay to have these cars repaired, since it is such a widespread problem, which they apparently knew would happen after the car had been driven to a certain mileage. i also had a problem about 3 years ago when the car would not stop when i was driving it. the cruise control module got stuck and the car continued to accelerate unless the brakes were applied. and even then the engine continued to rev very high! i was in fear of my life.... and luckily i made it to the dealer without having an accident. these impalas are death traps and i think that there have been deaths that have not been explained due to the same problem that i had with the acceleration module. unfortunately... dead people can't tell what happened to their cars before they lost control of them. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. since march of 2004, the vehicle's turn signals and hazard lights fail to work. the current and failure mileages were 116,000.

2001 chevrolet impala airbag sensor failed requiring replacement. nhtsa has a recall for 580 such vehicles under no 00v244000. i was never notified of a recall. the vehicle has 88,000 miles, and the failure of the sensor could result in significant injuries in event of a crash. *tr

On 12/13/06 after 1 year of owning the vehicle we had a loss of power upon accelerating. we were advised the coolant was leaking. a common problem with this vehicle upon research. in addition, the coolant leaking onto the catalytic converter causing it to fail and need to be replaced. the manufacturer would not honor the warranty for the catalytic converter , claiming the coolant caused the problem and was not covered. had to pay over $!,000 for repairs. 2 days later could not start the car. was advised that these vehicles had an anti theft feature if work was done on the car it could cause the anti theft feature to fail and would be a need for a new ignition. several hundred more dollars). as they would not cover this either. these failures were due to the awful design of the vehicle, and they should be recalled and the owner reimbursed for the cost of repairs. here we go 7 months later and the vehicle was now in the shop again about the same type of failure , sluggish upon acceleration. *ak

I have a couple of problem with the 2001 chevrolet impala that i recently purchased used. as far as i know using carfax to check there have been no accidents or anything that would logically cause the problems. several mechanics have told me they couldn't find any obvious previous damage. when driving the turn signals will work completely at random for a short amount of time. i did not get a traffic ticket or had an accident. i had no idea what fixed this problem. also, the car will not start on occasion. normally, if i waited 10 - 60 minutes and tried it again it will eventually start. vehicle left me stranded for an unknown amount of time. i was told by my mechanic that it will cost about $400 to fix this problem ,and that only a chevrolet dealer could do it. *ak

Low coolant light lit. added dexcool as needed. light then began to come on and go off intermittantly. took to dealer. they tested and said sensor was defective. replaced and dexcool added. cost$225. i noticed several similar problems on nhsta. gm should cover this cost or have a recall.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that her abs light and traction control light continuously illuminated. the vehicle speed and weather was not a factor. the contact also stated that the fuel gauge on her vehicle does not work and continuously fails to display the amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle purchase date and engine size were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 128,000.

2001 chevrolet impala..passlock security lockout problem...one week ago, i changed the oil in my wife's impala, and disconnected the battery connections, to clean and lube them. car would not start again, and one week later, it still has not started. i am currently unemployed, in a very depressed area of upstate new york, and we are trying to hang on to our home, though that looks in doubt. did not need this to happen right now, and i am absolutely furious that gm will not do anything about this widespread problem, and that they have you pay for it, when it happens to you. this passlock problem is found on all makes of gm cars. i have researched the internet, and there are thousands of people out there with this problem, yet nothing is being done. i cannot pay the $500.00 to $1000.00 to get this junk going, and if you read the forums online, you will see that if you do, the problem will come back anyway! sorry, but the term legal scam comes to mind. so, my wife and i are out of a car....too bad we still had faith in america...when is something going to be done about this? big brother wins again...this is an outrage, a shame, a downright crime...action to reimburse owners for their purchase price would be nice, because even if this car is fixed now, i no longer wish to have this lemon, which forced me to replace the brakes on all 4 wheels at 24k miles, due to bad design!!! *tr

I have a 2001 impala. the headlights stopped working.my high beams work fine.*ak

In the past 6-8 months, my 2001 chevy impala started to show the obvious signs of intake manifold leaks (sludge on oil cap, brown residue in coolant overflow reservoir, small coolant puddles on engine). at 71,000 miles i received a quote at a gm dealer for the fix...$900.00. the dealer said he does one a day on these gm 3.4 engines. as a side, my wife's venture, sister's venture and father impala all have the faulty intake maifold coolant/oil leak. after speaking with gm, they agreed only to pay for the two bolts, a gasket and a small tube of sealant. this past week, the oil pressure light came on and i stopped the car at the next parking lot. it stalled there and never started. after a tow, the mechanic attempted to fill it with oil and run it. within seconds it flows out the oil filter and the filter and/or filter gasket ruptures. after checking the oil pump and oil pump sensor, his diagnosis is for an engine replacement. he claims that the sludge from the antifreeze has built up, and a cam bearing has been damaged, rendering the engine irreplaceable. i currently have ,multiple options, the cheapest of which is $3,500.00. we are a gm family, my father retired from gm. why can't gm face the faulty design flaw of the manifold gaskets and coolant problems? *tr

Vehicle shuts off randomly while driving, i have to pull off the road, and the car will restart. there is not always a safe place to pull off the road, this car shut down on me in a snow storm in the sierras, in the dark i was lucky to find a place to pull off and restart. this car is extremely unsafe at this time. the dealer cannot find the problem and just wants to start replacing parts, very expensive. the comment from the dealer was if the part we replace does not fix the problem the we know that was not the problem. i have no problem paying to repair this car if they can tell me what the problem is, i don't want to start replacing parts good parts @ $500.00 a pop because gm can't find a problem,right now i am afraid to drive this car because some can be hurt or killed. *jb

The traction system was activating for no reason. service abs light came on in vehicle. dealer replaced left wheel hub, including sensor. problem recurred the day after and the wrong assembly was installed, the correct assembly was installed. one month later problem recurred. dealer claimed it was a loose connection on wheel hub assembly. seven months later problem recurred. dealer now says the right hub assembly needed replacing, as well as the transmission solenoid. repairs have not been done for the latter because we want dealership to repair free of charge.*ak

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he had a reference number from filing a complaint with the chevrolet motor division 71-489286337. the turn signal stopped working without any reason. just as the contact was changing lanes the turn signal stopped working. a service technician at a chevrolet dealership told the contact that he should turn the hazard signal on and off and that the turn signal should work, and it did. the contact stated that the turn signal failed intermittently.this would indicate that the hazard switch failed. the current and failure mileage were both 70000.*ak updated 04/05/07. *jb

The battery on my 2001 chevy impala was dead, so i put a battery charger on the battery and when i went to start the car, nothing happened. i waited 2-4 minutes for the battery to charge and tried to start it again. as soon as i turned the key, the intake manifold exploded into about 10 pieces throughout my garage. luckily no one was hurt. i had the car towed to the local gm dealership today and am still waiting to hear from them. *nm

My security light stays on on the message center. the dealer cannot find cause of problem (code). i can start the car so far with no problem. the light problem started after new battery was replaced in june 2006. i have found gm tsb 04-08-47-003, no thanks to gm' s customer relations. it states that bcm's may be needlessly replaced, when problem could be loose wire terminals or codes that have to be reset after changing the battery. i have read many instances of this occurring and think it requires a recall. customers may be paying for replacement of the bcm, when it is not required. i have called this to the attention of gm customer service and they say that they can't help me! if you can get a copy of the bulletin, read it! it could save you several hundred dollars! *nm

The turn signals only work intermittently on a daily basis. we never know if they will come on or not. this has been going on since july, 2006. *jb

My 2001 chevrolet impala started this problem about a month ago. obviously, it is annoying, but it concerns me mostly due to the safety aspect. i believe i have discovered the problem by my research on the internet as well as finding the same problem with the 2001 pontiac grand am on the internet from other owners. my trips to multiple dealerships and repair shops have proved worthless. the car will fail to start at times. the security light comes on. after 10 to 15 minutes it will start and run great. it appears to be a passlock security problem that will be very costly to repair. i believe gm should issue a recall so the consumer does not have to foot the bill to have this repaired. the car cranks over fine and the battery is new, but it sounds like no fuel getting to where it is supposed to go. please research and i am sure you will find that other impala owners have the same problem. i did not see a recall out on this problem yet. *jb

My vehicle has a problem with the transmission running rough, nearly stalling, and a 0742 code being activated. the car has 123,000 miles on it, so it is well out of warranty. a local transmission shop stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt and quoted a price of $1400 to rebuild the transmission. i know that the car has a great deal of mileage on it, but i expect a little bit more for the money i paid for the car. after looking on this web site at the number of complaints and problems people are having with this car/transmission, and seeing that the 4t65e transmission is used in over 20 gm cars, when are you going to do something about gm taking advantage of this before it costs the american public thousands of dollars? anything you can do to push gm to make this problem right would be appreciated. if you cannot the only thing i will do is buy japanese.*jb

Repeated broken window mechanism in two separate chevrolet cars in the past two years. *jb

No accident has occurred as of yet. the car stops when i am at stop signs and red lights. it has even stopped when on the interstate and i have gone from 70 mph to 0 mph in less than 60 seconds. *nm

There is a huge amount of oil in the coolant in my 2001 chevy impala. knowing just a little about internal combustion engines probably an intake gasket leaking. for a car which has been very well maintained with under 80,000 miles on the odometer this was alarming. high engine temp and a sludge in my motor are the obvious consequences. who knows what the long term affects will be. the car is now at the mechanics and already i am looking at 700 to 1,000 dollars which i do not have to repair. *nm

Turn signals fail sporadically since dealer replaced body control module. dealer doesn't think new bcm is problem but can't fix trouble for sure until there is a complete failure. *nm

I have had issues with my 2001 chevrolet impala regarding the passlock sensor, which is part of the ignition switch. there's a service bulletin out on the part. i've contacted gm and they out right told me that they weren't going to do anything about my problem because my car has too many miles on it. i had the part replaced within the first 6 months of purchasing the car brand new. i had it replaced again on 11-10-05, which took a year and a half to diagnose the problem. now i am having the problem again. i contacted chevrolet today and they refused to even help...wouldn't even open a complaint for me. they're saying that no one else is having this problem, but i've researched forums and it appears that several people are having this problem. i don't feel that i should have to pay to have this repair done again since it was done 11 months ago. i'm irritated and i would like a response from someone as to what will be done. *nm

I have a 2001 chevy impala and it has been leaking engine coolant for sometime now. we put the required dexcool coolant to replace the lost, but it just kept on leaking. we took it to a mechanic to repair it and he informed us that it was leaking from the intake gasket down onto the spark plugs and it was damaging the spark plugs. he said don't put dexcool coolant into the car again because it just damages the gaskets. he said i cant tell u how many times i have had to repair this same thing on chevrolet vehicles. total repairs $749.43 . there needs to be a recall on this. not just because of the dexcool coolant but because of the gaskets. *nm

Transmission failure. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving any speed there was a banging noise in the steering column accompanied by a vibration. the banging and the vibration became gradually worse when the steering wheel was turned to either side. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be repacked. the shaft was subsequently replaced, but the problem recurred. updated 9/22/2006 - the fuel tank sending unit was replaced. the fuel injector unit was replaced intake gasket leaked. *nm

Power train failure: first sign of problem was harsh shifting, had the transmission fluid and filter changed, still had same problem. before i found the service bulletins on this problem the planetary gears got chewed up by a broken piece of metal, had to rebuild the transmission $1800. filed complaint with gm, since i did not have it repaired at a dealer (for twice the price) they would not help. now i have a 2001 monte carlo showing the same harsh shifting. the transmission has be flushed by the dealer and they put an additive into the transmission fluid to help the sticky value problem, did not work. there is a pattern here and gm will not stand behind their product. *nm

(1) i was driving on 2 lane undivided state highway on a clear day with the cruise control and fell asleep while driving. my wife and i were the only occupants. i woke on the side of the highway going about 65 mph. i started braking (abs brakes) i think we slowed to about 50 mph before hitting the blunt end of a guard rail. the car impacted about 6 inches right(drivers side) of center on the front. seat belts were in use. the car had spun 170 degrees clockwise and come to a complete stop and then i looked at my wife for an instant when her airbag went off closely followed by my air bag. (2) the failure of the airbags resulted in seat belt related strains and soft tissue injuries for my wife. i received a bruise on the chest. (3) so far nothing has been done. the insurance company sold the car to a used auto parts yard. i was able to track it down and i bought the computer module that was under the passenger side seat. i witnessed the removal. i was unsuccessful at contacting chevrolet. *jb

Turn signals work sometimes...sometimes not. you never know when they will or will not work. *nm

The turn signals are inoperative in normal driving modes, i can not show intent of left or right signaling. i brought the vehicle to the dealer and the signal assembly and the multi-function switch was thought to be defective and repaired for a cost of $557.00. within a day, the signaling problems surfaced again and was then scheduled for a follow-up appointment. the vehicle was found to have a defective hazard warning switch, at a repair cost of an additional cost of $149.79. this is extremely a lot of money to pay for a defective part, and has caused much hardship. please refer to 2001 chevrolet malibu recall, nhtsa: 03v327000 and auto recall date 20030828. i am formally requesting financial assistance on this matter. *jb

2001 chevrolet impala. power steering hard lines on passenger side near radiator have been partially severed by the attaching fender well cover plate. car has 89k miles. both hard lines will have to be replaced. it appears that over time, the cover plate rubbed into the hardlines and punctured the line resulting in complete reservoir drainage. car very difficult to steer for my wife who was able to get home. *nm

The anti-lock braking system would engage when the brake pedal was depressed at low to moderate speeds. this occurred on dry pavement and seemed to extend the length of time needed to come to a complete stop. the dealership replaced the hub and sensor. the problem recurred. the hub and sensor were adjusted. the problem recurred. the dealership had to replace the wiring harness to correct the problem. old parts were never offered in return. the repair was not covered by warranty. *jb

I am having problems starting the car. about once every 2 week it just will not start. i have had the battery replaced twice in one year. in the winter you can turn the key nothing happens but on the flip back it will start,. now this summer it just won't start and i still have electric. then sometimes it will go into a very high idle and i turn it off and restart it to fix it. what do i do? *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on the highway, the vehicle's right turn signal did not illuminate when activated. both turn signals do not function at times. the signal malfunctions intermittently. there was another vehicle made by the same manufacturer who had a recall for the same problem. the manufacturer was alerted but has not respond to the contact's concerns.

Traction control rust on wheel speed sensor gm recall number#05068 why was my vehicle's not listed on recall 2001 impala ls 51000 miles. *nm

2001 chevrolet impala ls 3.8l: body control module failure at 60,000 miles and again at 90,000 miles. car will not start; vehicle and driver stranded. *nm

My turn signals do not run properly. they work and sometimes they don't. the hazards work then they don't'. at times when you move the turn signals back and forth or you turn the hazards on and off, it might make the turn signals work ok, i haven't had any turn signals that work correctly for the past two years. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the airbag warning light remained illuminated. upon inspection the dealership determined the air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) experienced a memory error. the sdm was replaced by the dealer. there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v244000, regarding the air bag control module. the vin was not included in the recall. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated when the steering wheel is turned to either the left or right a loud popping noise is heard. the dealership determined the intermediate steering shaft joints were wore out. the dealership does not have a remedy for this problem.

Dt*: the contact stated the security light illuminated intermittently without cause. after the illumination occurred, the vehicle failed to start until the engine rested for 15 minutes or longer. the vehicle was driven to the dealership where the problem could not be duplicated.

Dt*: the contact stated while turning to the left at low speeds the antilock brakes activated automatically causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop in traffic. the dealership determined the traction control device was defective and has replaced it four times, but the problem persist. the manufacturer was alerted.*ak

I have a 2001 impala we bought new. it has 62,379 miles. i took it in for a brake job last month for the first time. the company i use has a good reputation in town. they told me after the first turning of the rotor which they did that there was not enough metal left to turn again. that seems ridiculous. also, the car at times wont start and have to let it sit for 10-15 minutes before it will start. i have read a lot of reviews on various sites and it seems this is a very common complaint. i can't afford to throw out hundreds of dollars jut hoping that it will be fixed. i have heard anything from the ignition switch going bad to the passlock anti theft systems errors and or the bcm module going back. also someone suggested that i might just need to get a new key cut as the old was has gotten worn and the anti theft devise is thinking that someone is trying to steal the vehicle. *jb

I own a 2001 chevrolet impala with a steering problem. the dealer "repaired" the steering mechanism twice under warranty and now i have the same problem. the steering makes a loud clunking noise when turning, or going slow. after 3 times i have now concluded it is also causing problems with my brakes and tire wear. i get a steady vibration and the steering feels loose. i have replaced brakes, rotors and tires. please check into this. i believe it is dangerous. it feels like i will lose control of my car. i noticed there have many complaints about this same clunking noise and would appreciate a recall from gm. *jb

I recently bought a 2001 chevy impala. shortly after i notice when i first started the car,the temperature gauge showed the car overheating, took to the dealer. they said that it was normal operating temperature. a few week after that it quit working all together. so i look on the car stats. com and found complaints concerning this problem. solution i took the car to repeatable car mechanic .the first thing he did was to take the radiator cap off, it was full of brown sludge, he said that gm tried to save money by putting in a $2.00 manifold gasket in all 3.4 engines, they all fail between 35,000 and 40,000. it cost $580. you can not replace one gasket you buy all three in a replace kit and change the oil and antifreeze. i found out that this problem is routinely missed. they just reset the computer and the gauge works for a short time then without warning it quits. my mechanic said this is so common he has paid for his childrens college education. gm does not cover this common failure under any warranty. i will think twice before i buy any gm product. *nm

Reported to fairgrounds chevy that all the emergency lights came-on intermittently - aug 12, 2005 we heard a hissing noise from the dash area and that the emergency lights still come on as reported earlier. they determined that the instrument cluster was bad. *jb

Low coolant light stays on - replaced first time low coolant light stays on - replaced second time. *jb

2001 impala rear defroster did not work. this was caused by a loose clip inside the window. *ts *jb

Turn signals only work sporadically. 2001 chevy impala. this has been occurring over the past year. the dealer can't tell me what is wrong. *jb

Steering column has had clunking noise that can be heard and felt while driving. has been brought up on different service visits. *jb

The catalytic converter failed and was covered by a gm special policy. due to the failed catalytic converter the upper intake manifold also failed resulting in an expensive repair bill. gm would not cover the cost of the upper intake manifold even though it failed from a known issue. the repair bill states, "upper intake manifold failure due to catalytic converter failure." *nm

Dt: the contact stated when the turn signals are in use they will only flash once or twice before the light stays on. the contact must push in the hazard light switch to get the turn signals to flash on and off correctly. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for inspection. *ak dealer replaced switch hazard warning switch. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated vehicle would not start on two occasions. when this occurred there were no dashboard lights illuminated, and it appeared as if the battery was dead. after waiting a day or two the vehicle started. the dealer stated that nothing can be done unless problem originated at dealership. *ak vehicle is not under warranty. *ak

After a year of clunking sounds in the steering column, i've just taken the car in for service. i was told in the past that it was not a problem. now the sounds all add up to $1500 in repairs, for a problem that i've found 4 other impala owners have. needed for repair are steering gear, steering shaft, power steering pump, serpentine belt (old anyway), and all wheel alignment (recommended for this work). all totaling just under $1700. my aunt had a similar problem, it was repaired twice under warranty. talking on break at work, found out our company car (impala) has the same issue, another employees impala has the same noise. this is a manufacturer problem that they will not recognize. *nm

The temperature gauge is not working consistently. it will go below cold sporadically. this will cause the fans to run continuously and the check engine light to come on. the codes do not match the problem and the haynes book does not match the car either. coolant leaks from intake manifold, probably bad gaskets. *nm

Dt: the contact received a letter, but this was not a recall letter. the letter stated the catalytic converter was being replaced due to the end cone insulation breaking away and blocking the front of the first catalytic converter, and preventing the free flow of the gas. this vehicle was not included because it was over the mileage limit. the vehicle has been taken to 2 separate transmission mechanics and they told him it was the catalytic converter, and not transmission.*ak

I took my 2001 impala to the gm dealer at 23k miles for a noise in the steering column, at that time they said they had to replace an intermediate steering shaft plus other issues non related. at 73k they removed the shaft and lubed it and replaced left outer tie rod for $510+. at 98k my front wheel hubs were replaced and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft again and charged me $125 for the shaft and another $975+ for the rest. when i took the car back two weeks later for yet another steering problem they said it was my rack and pinion this time and charged me $1083. that was today, tonight on my way home with my wife, the car did the same thing while turning right on an exit ramp. i called 1-800-gm and they said they could not do anything for me except offer me a gm loyalty cert good for some $ off a purchase of a new gm product. i have been faithful returning to the gm dealer each time with steering problems (and other issues not related) expecting a fix and over the almost 5 years and almost 100k miles and many dollars spent i have lost my faith in gm. *nm

Dt: the contact stated the wheel sensors stopped working, causing abs failure. when applying the brakes there was a grinding noise and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. the dealer replaced the wheel sensors, reset the codes, replaced the right and left rear wheel bearing assembly, and resurfaced all four rotors on the vehicle. the repair seemed to have corrected the problem. in addition, while turning the steering wheel there is a clanking noise. technical service bulletin 04-02-35-0048 dealt with the steering problem. however, this problem has not been corrected *ak.

For the last year, every so often, my impala won't start. i've put a new battery in it, but the day i did that, it still wouldn't start. i took it to the dealership to have them look at it, but they weren't able to duplicate the problem and also refused to work on my car. in contacting chevrolet regarding the problem, their response was for me to trade in my car and make it someone else's problem. the dealership told me that it could be one of two things, either the passlock system or the ignition switch and both would cost around $700 each to fix. i'm tired of wondering if my car is going to start or if i'm going to be stranded somewhere.*jb

I went to use my turn signal and it did not work. sometimes it will work then other time it wont. so be careful. unsure what's going on. *nm

Dt consumer stated the thermostat went out on the vehicle. after the vehicle was shut off the engine made a loud noise, and the fan would run for about five minutes. the mechanic had found oil in the coolant. the lower intake gasket, water pump, and the thermostat were removed and replaced. the mechanic stated when going from warm temperatures to cold temperatures the engine cooling system malfunctioned. *ak updated 11/16/2005. *nm

I own a 2001 chevy impala. i have had problems with the turn signals and hazard lights working. they work when they feel like it. i am a single mom and can't afford to repair this problem. please help. i have a co worker who has the same car and is having the same problem. *nm

On 6/29/05 i was driving down the road and loss power. the car would only go a few miles per hour. it was hesitating upon take off. i drove it home and called a tow truck. it was picked up and taken to a repair shop. i was told that i needed a catalytic converter. i paid to have a catalytic converter and all parts replaced. *nm

Dt: a sever popping noise is coming from the front end. there is a lack of control in the steering. the problem has been ongoing since the consumer purchased the vehicle on april 21, 2005. the consumer found that there is a similar problem with other vehicles . the consumer has not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. *ak

I own a 2001 impala and it has a clunking noise in the steering column, i had this fixed less than a year ago and the mechanic told me not to drive it that way because it was dangerous. now it is back and i can't afford to keep having this fixed. i would really like to know how dangerous is this?*jb

On 9-14-04 and 9-21-05 we had to have our hazard flasher replaced twice as it no longer performed intended function. *nm

Turn signals fail to operate at random times. could lead to rear end collision. have not repaired yet. *nm

Dt: the consumer complained about an abs brake problem. the first time the dealership grounded the rotors. another time they replaced the rotors, and another time they replaced the brakes. they had to replace the drums, rotors, and pads. the consumer believed that the problem started sometime in july 2002. the consumer has records of all the maintenance that was done to the vehicle. there have been no accidents as of yet. since the last repair the only problem was the noise when backing up. *ak *nm

Turning into my mother's driveway, i applied the foot brake. the toe of my shoe hit the panel on the underside of the dash. as i took my foot off the brake to release the pedal, the panel fell onto and blocked the pedals. the panel was tethered by a bulb, socket and cable. i could no longer reach or operate the brake pedal again. i stopped the vehicle by shifting into neutral and applying the emergency brake. although going very slowly, by the time i was able to stop i had crashed into my mother's garage door. one of 2 plastic clips broke when the toe of my shoe struck it causing it to fall and blocking the use of the pedals. if this had occurred at 60 mph, i would have lost control and crashed. my assessment is "faulty design" of the panel and clips. striking the panel with the toe of the shoe should not break the fasteners such that the panel falls and makes the pedals unreachable and unusable. *nm

2001 chevrolet impala tire blew out while driving at 68 mph.*mr *jb

Dt: the consumer stated that his 2001 chevrolet impala had an ignition problem. the key could be removed while the engine was running. the key could also be removed while the vehicle was in reverse. the consumer parked the car in a garage and the car rolled out into the street and hit a tree. the consumer was aware of the problem since june 2004. the consumer contacted gm last year and gm was suppose to call the consumer back but he has not heard from them. the consumer is having the car repaired.*ak

Dt: the batteries positive terminal came out and there was no electrical power in the vehicle when it happened. noticed this on september 17, 2005 because the vehicle would not start. the consumer contacted the dealer for a new battery, but they have not looked at it. *ak *jb

Dt: 2001 chevrolet impala. at 6,500 miles the consumer noticed the brakes grinding. the vehicle was taken into the dealership on july 7, 2003, and she was told it was a normal metallic pad noise, and there was no correction necessary. there have been no corrections to this vehicle at all. the consumer's son recently drove the vehicle and noticed the problem himself. also, while driving the steering wheel wobbled. the consumer contacted chevrolet, and they recommend the vehicle be taken back to the dealership.*ak

2001 chevrolet impala had a clogged catalytic converter.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle lost pressure while driving up a hill, the battery had gone dead without warning, rear defroster shorted out and almost injured the consumers daughter, the doors seized, the driver window seized constantly, and the fan blower only worked on 5. *sc

- i have a 2001 impala ls 3.8l with traction control - service traction control light came on. abs brakes would engage when making a right hand turn (loose or tight turn) and when acceleration from a stop. there was no reason for the abs to engage when making these turns, road conditions were perfect. - i took the car to the shop and they said the speed sensor has failed due to environmental conditions (please reference nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 for a recall on gm pickup trucks and suv's). my car is not covered under this campaign but the problem describe in the campaign is exactly what has failed in my situation. - the shop replaced the right front hub bearing and wiring harness using hub kit 6.307 and sensor kit 4.720 -problem was fixed - i would like to know why cars are not covered under the capaign like trucks and suv's that have the same speed sensor.*jb

The antilocking brakes system of my 2001 impala car corroded with only 5264 miles on the car. i had to pay $760.49 to have them replaced. i drove the car one day and everything was fine, then the next week when i drove the car, everytime that i stepped on the brake, there was this terrrible scraping, noise, even after the car had come to a complete stop. it was so loud that everyone on the street and in cars next to me was turining to look at my car to see where the noise was coming from. i feared steping on the brake and was not sure that i could get the car and myself home safely. on 8/30.05, liz crenshaw, the consumer reporter for channel 4, nbc news reported and it was also in the washington post newspaper on 8/31/05 that gm had recalled pickup trucks and suv, 1999-2002, because of corrosion of the brakes. it stated that the nhtsa had opened the investigation in april of more than 1.2 gm pickups and suv's in 20 states because of questions over the antilock brakes. this is the same thing that happened to my car. i e-mailed chevrolet and a dustomer relations manager called me and denied even knowing that there was such a study and recall. she (heather voltz) said there had been a recall with regard to sensors but not corrosion of the abs. she wasnted me to send her all the information and i suggested she could go to your website and read it the same as i did. she is now waiting for me to send her the copy of the newspaper article from the washington post, which she could also look up on their website. i am going to send the newspaper article. i do not like being discrimination against because i have a car and not an suv or pickup. the corrosion happened to the car the same as to the suv's and pickups. why should owners of suv's and pickups get the benefit of the recall when i have to pay for mine within the same years as those recalled? maybe you can help me deal with chevrolet. thank you.

2001 impala - fuel pressure regulator failure; continued intermittent gasoline odors: increasingly strong gasoline odors over several weeks sent me to dealer 7/6/05 where it was determined that fuel pressure regulator diaphram had failed - replaced; returned to dealer 7/22 because of continued gasoline odors - a test port cap had not been replaced on 7/6; 7/23-26 - car not driven (out of town); 7/29 - slight odor 3 times; 7/30 - strong odor; 8/1 - dealer found no leaks or odor; 8/1 - five minutes after leaving dealer, slight odor; 8/2-5 - car at dealer being checked and double checked; fuel pressure regulator possibly replaced again; 8/10-11 - odor checked again; driven 104 miles by 'sensitive nose' technician; no odor detected or leaks found; 8/18-21 - car not driven (out of town); 8/23 - strong odor; 8/25 - slight odor; 8/27 - slight odor twice; 8/30 - strong odor; 9/1 - slight odor; 9/4 - slight odor; 9/7 - ?slight odor?; 9/9 - strong odor that lasted 2-3 minutes; 9/9 - car back at dealer for work on 9/12-?*jb

The air bag light came on and stayed on. vehicle would not pass state inspection. took vehicle to dealer, dealer scanned for codes-- found 3 codes current, b0026-frontal deployment loop stage 1, b0043 l/f frontal deployment loop stage 2 voltage out ot range, b0044 l/f frontal deployment loop stage open dealer did sir diagnostic system check found sir coil module had open circuit. they replaced sir coil module. vehicle has never been involved in an accident. air bag has never been deployed. old part is unavailable (dealer kept it).*jb

Dt: the caller said that while accelerating to get back on the highway lost forward motion. he said the transmission failed. he was able to get the vehicle pushed off the road. vehicle was towed. dealer has not done anything yet. manufacturer said they were contacting the dealer and will get back to the caller. they were holding off until an inspector looked at the vehicle. inspector was not a gmc employee.*ak

Abs and tract control light come on intermittenly. dealer cant solve issue, was told by manufacturer to put some " special tape" on wiring harness. also at first acceleration traction control kicks in. had rf hub bearing and steering shaft replaced. no resolution

I have a 2001 chevy impala it has a completely clogged catalytic converter according to my mechanic. i contacted country chevy in warwick ny they cant help me w/o charging me because the warranty expired 1800 miles ago. i understand from there serv dept as well as numerous mechanics this is a big problem. the vehicle has no warning light for this or i may have know prior to warranty expiring. now i have a car i paid cash for that i cant drive. i was wondering if there have been any prior complaints. i am contacting gm to see if they can assist me further. *jb

2001 impala front and rear brakes completely replaced.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated the pads were falling off in his hands. the rotors had some scratches on them, but they could not be machined down. the consumer also had a 2001 chevrolet s-10 that had the same brake problem. *jb

Turning signal failure. problem is fixed temporarly when i tap on the hazard warning switch. i called up manufacturer told me there was a problem with the hazard warning switch but, they won't fix the problem unless i pay for it. this problem has almost caused a traffic accident.

My 2001 chevrolet impala makes a very loud banging noise when rotating the steering wheel while stopped or at very low speed, such as when pulling out of a parking space.i had the vehicle inspected by the chevrolet dealer where the car was purchased new, the inspection revealed faulty sub frame welding. the mechanic also said this was very common with the recent impala's and after many sub frames were replaced due to missing verticle welds and faulty sub frame welds, the manufacturer{ general motors} began using a less expensive super glue type locking material kit over the faulty welds, with at least the last 5 repairs at this shop completed as such. i have seen many reports of police vehicles {impala's} involved in accidents after control loss, which may be related to the missing and faulty welds. the loud banging noise is metal to metal caused by flexing of the aluminum sub frame at the missing/ faulty welds.

While parking at very slow speed, very loud cracking noise from front of car while slightly turning steering wheel. happening often. have had front end inspected twice, no problem found with wheel bearings,or tie rods. previous owner has had steering rack replaced, possibly due to same common problem- which may be poor lubrication of steering shaft as reported in www.impalahq.com/tsb01-02-32-001a.html

2001 chevrolet impala was involved in a minor accident and afterwards the transmission would no longer function.*mr the transmission had no reverse and had shifting problems. the technician determined that the thrust bearings broke and damaged the sun gear, input carrier and reaction sun gear. the technician indicated the this is a common problem with this transmission and that it's failure was not related to the accident. the manufacturer issued service bulletins referencing transmission problems. *nm

Turn signal failure. this has been happening for several months once in a while. lately it is happening more often. if i turn off car and restart the turn signals work again for a while. tonight while driving one hour home, i had to turn my car off and restart it 4 times so the turn signals would work again. i believe that this is a defect - my car only has 39,400 miles on it.

Dt: the consumer was driving when she heard a clanking noise and could feel it in the steering wheel. this happened most of the time, but not all the time. some days the noise would not be apparent. last week before it was worked on, the consumer could feel the vibration in the brake pedal. consumer said that sound did not seem to follow any apparent cycle or seem to become more defined at any certain time. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs, and was apparently fixed. consumer was told that the problem was the steering intermediate shaft. the consumer said that this problem had been occurring for the last year. *ak *sc *jb

Car security light has come on and then would occasionally be unable to start the car. turns out the passlock anti theft system is not working correctly and would cost $450 to repair. there should be a way to disable or bypass the system since i could really care less to have an anti theft device for my ignition. now i either have to dish out the money to the dealership (other mechanics seem unable to repair this of course), or take the risk that the car will not fail to start somewhere with my two little kids in the car.

Problems with the wiring system on the 2001 chevrolet impala after the vehicle was impounded. *mr the temperature gauge, gas mileage and the turn signals were inoperative and the radiator hose had burned against the battery. the consumer found that the wiring system was changed. the consumer also found missing components such as a fuse and a huge hollow area due to the missing fans. *sc *jb

2001 chevrolet impala experiencing problems with accelerator pedal as well as the vehicle vibrating when the brakes are applied. *mr this would become much worse at higher speeds. the original brake linings had come off of the shoes. all of the rotors were replaced at 2781k miles. the rotors had to be turned 3 times to get them flat. *sc *jb

Intermittently while driving at night the headlights failed.this caused poor visibility to the driver. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. *ak

I have just purchased a 2001 impala from dealer less than a week ago (4/29/2005) and i took it to the dealer today for some maintenance. the dealer told me the intake manifold is leaking antifreeze into the engine and it is quite serious. i have checked some online discussion groups and there seems to be a lot of complaints on this issue. it seems like this is a common problem on the impalas. i think gm should issue a recall for this issue and reimburse my cost of repair.

Coolant sysyem:temperature gauge moves to hot for about 5 minutes then back to normal. clicking sound in steering wheel when you you make a turn. loud popping or cracking sound in the dash area with various temperature changes.*ak

The low coolant light stays on indicating that the engine could over heat. consumer checked the engine and found that there was a fluid leak out the engine. as a result the consumer has to put in coolant about once a month to avoid overheating.*ak dealer put new gasket in at intake manifold and repaired radiator. *bf *nm

My 2001 chevrolet impala is jerking when applying the brakes, front end sounds like it is ready to fall apart,front end wobbles when driving,knocks when put into drive or reverse,transmission bogs when shifting brought to the dealership they drove it and decided a new steering shaft would solve all my problems, amd gm is also aware of this problem and used to repace shaft but that got too expensive so now they have a kit to lubricate the bearing. my car is under warranty, but this problem is not included . steering is essential in a vehicle. i find this problem a safety issue for myself,passengers, and others on the road with me. i am filing this complaint for documentation. if ever there is an accident related to the steering issue of my car i want the courts to know that all were aware of this problem i was having and nobody wanted to fix a defect that they were aware of. i will be fixing it at my expense and when it is recalle i would like to be reimbursed.*ak

Our low coolant light came on, then my engine light came on we took it to get it service at first the dealership did a leak infection and found nothing to be wrong with the car they reset the engine light but my low coolant light kept coming back on the needle on the dash board hardly moves,then we brought it back and they said they found coolant leak at intake manifold gasket they also replace a tapping noise (which occured on our way to the dealership) which was caused by the lifters along with a brake check/pad replacement our bill total was $1504 out of pocket because our warranty expired already. i have been reading the internet and found an info regarding this leakeage on manifold is caused by dexcool which what they use in my car,i found out that the chemical doesn't contain an agent to fight rust but contains some acid chemical instead, do not quote me but go to website type dexcool and you'll see it. *ak

Blinkers and hazards would stop working at times.*ak

Steering wheel seems very hard to turn ,and when turning a corner it pulls very hard. dealer can't duplicate the problem.*ak

I had a intake gasket leak on my 2001 chevy impala w/3.4 engine,i had to have it replaced and the car only has mid 50's mileage,,according to some shops this is a common failure on this car. *ak

Complaint received via e-mail. recently a coin from the ashtray ended up in the lighter socket. the lighter and the power seats stopped working. my mechanic replaced the power seat circuit breaker. however, the fuse to the lighter had not shorted out. instead, he said, it melted a wire underneath the carpet. the cost to repair it was about $200.00. the 2004 model has a separate section in the ashtray blocked from the socket so that it could not happen on the newer model. i assume the engineering change was made because my problem happened before, and that change was made to reduce those instances. i would have had no problem if the fuse had blown which it did not. i asked my mechanic to remove the fuse because he said that the melted wire might cause a fire. i paid for a new circuit breaker, and i feel that gm should pay for the lighter because of the engineering omission on the earlier model. *ak

Problems to get gear in - delayed with some noise. a day later the transmission failed. the planetary system broke - after only 44000 miles. ransmission type 4t65e. repair was necessary - costs $2300. *ak

After starting the vehicle the air bag warning light stayed lit. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Directional turn signals work intermittently. when i brought this up to the attention of my mechanic, he told me that he has done approx 6-8 for the same problem. apparently, this appears to be a common issue with this vehicle and the repairs cost approx $150. the entire switch needs to be replaced.*ak

While driving at any speed the headlights shut off intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

The intake manifold/gasket on this vehicle has to be replaced. car was overheating when idle. no heat was being generated. cost to repair has been quoted as $580. this is a known problem on these vehicles, gm needs to issue a recall as any knowledgeable mechanic is aware of this very common problem, due to poor-quality intake manifold/gaskets being used on these vehicles. *nm

I have two gm cars both 2001 my grand am i just changed the manifold gaskets and the head gaskets, now my impala also needs the same gaskets changed maybe there is a reason for this defect. i do not think that it possible to change these gaskets after four years. my grand am was covered my impala is not. what happens in the next four years? please respond. *nm

(1) cooling system failure, temp gauge not working, check engine light, cooling fans running continuously (2) improper engine operation, roadside stoppage (3) reset connection on coolant sensor , system returned to normal operation. i'm not sure there was any correlation with the sensor connection. the computer reset itself after a few minutes and all conditions returned to normal.*ak

1. initial minor then significant loss of engine coolant, leading to breakdown on highway of 2001 chevrolet impala with 3.4 liter v-6. second part: loss of rear passenger turn signal.*ak 2. lower intake manifold gasket defective, allowing coolant to leak and brown sludge observed on radiator cap. had to add coolant and lost use of vehicle. second part: loss of rear passenger turn signal, brake light and hazard flasher as a result of defective multi-function switch (gm part 88964580) - led to recieving written citation of defective equipment from law enforcement. 3. replaced upper and lower intake manifold, dex-cool coolant, o-ring (part 10477565), thermostat, oil (to remove any possible coolant that leaked into oil passed failed gasket). contact for old part availability. replaced multi-function switch (gm part 88964580)

Have a chevrolet impala with a intake gasket leak. it is so bad it makes my young children physically sick. the turn signals have decided to only work once in a while and the locks on the doors (ours is a 4 door) are sticking - trapping us inside or keeping us locked out. our trunk wont open at all! *ak

I'm getting a "pop" and "klunk" in the front end. i was told by an independent service person that the rack and pinion was going bad. i have talked to my local gm dealer, and they have told me that they don't have a recall or service bulletin on it. my car has only 45k on it, hard to believe that something important as steering is going bad in less than 50,000 miles. i don't feel like i have to replace it at my expense, when it seems to be a factory defect. *nm

1) there's a known problem with the intermediate steering shaft on most w,j, and g platform general motors vehicles. in as little as 15-20k miles, the steering will get sloppy and will "klunk" on low speed steering maneuvers, and will also "klunk" on acceleration and braking. ) in some cases, the steering shaft will bind up or break, resulting in steering failure. there are documented cases of this happening in police equipped impala vehicles. 3) in my case, the dealership "lubed" the steering shaft. rather than replace the faulty part, gm advices to inject a syringe of grease into the yoke of the shaft, and place the part back into the vehicle. 10-15k miles later, the problem returns. i've twice had my steering shaft lubed for this problem. gm has just recently developed a redesigned part, but availability is severely limited, and the cost of replacement is placed on the vehicle owner if outside the warranty period (3year/36000 miles. *ak

The engine coolant low level light kept coming on. consumer filled the coolant, and the light kept coming on. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer determined that intake manifold gasket failed resulting in a leak. *ak *nm

I would like to report a possible defect with gm/chevrolet's electrical system or body control module, which disables my car's directional signals (e.g., blinkers). i have had this problem for several months and took it to the dealer, who told me it was an electrical problem with the body control module (bcm), which needed to be replaced. they replaced the bcm with a new one, but the directional signals still do not work.*ak

Consumer smelled antifreeze for some time. then, while having an oil change, it was discovered there was a leak in the intake manifold seal.*ak

The seat warmer in my 2001 chevy impala overheated causing 3 large(quarter sized) blistering burns on my backside. i turned it off upon feeling the burning, and later it did not turn on at all. my chevy dealer fixed the seat warmers and the repair was covered under warranty. 18 days later the blisters are still healing. *jb

A clanking/growling noise was heatd while driving and making turns. vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. consumer had a concern that the vehicle had less then 41,000 miles of wear. *nm the battery was replaced. *jb

The consumer was having a problem with the steering. the consumer contacted the dealer and was told that the manufacturer was aware of the steering problem but was not doing anything about it. provide further details. *jb the steering shaft was taken out an greased. tie rods went bad on the right side.

Manifold and pump gasket leaked. *nm the low coolant light came on. *tc *jb

Clunking from front steering and through steering wheel. gm has service bulletin id#1539408 (#04-02-35-004b (jul 27,2004)) that describes failure. gm has refused replacement or repair under warranty. *jb

On my 2001 chevrolet impala, an air bag light was on. the gm dealership in new richmond wi, replaced an airbag module in october. a few weeks later i noticed online that there was a recall for my car, that being the airbag module that was changed. so i brought in the recall information to the gm dealership and they said my vin doesn't show up as being part of the recall, so they couldn't help. but they said i could call up gm. so i called the chevrolet customer assistance center at 1-800-222-1020. they also said that my car wasn't part of the recall. *ak with having the right year, make, model, and replacing the exact part that was recalled, i believe my car should have been apart of the recall. can you help? joel hetzel

Car was purchased used in 2002 with 33000 on it. one month later, a popping/clicking sound began in the steering wheel column, and the steering wheel did not move smoothly when in turning motions. taken to dealership, told the intermediate steering shaft needed lubrication. replacement not recommended. warranty covered. two years later, problem came back, albeit far more severe this time. immediately took to dealership and was told the intermediate steering shaft was coming apart and needed immediate replacement. warranty had expired and chevrolet would not cover. went ahead with repair anyway because was extremely scared by the problem! have submitted formal complaint to chevrolet of this problem and found many other complaints of the same problem. am hoping chevrolet will correct this design flaw.*ak

Vehicle would intermittently not start. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the consumer stated that when the security light comes on the vehicle will not start. the vehicle has to sit for 15 minutes before it will start. *tc

Consumer stated that she kept seeing puddles of anti-freeze under her vehicle. she said she took her vehicle to the mechanic and after an examination of the automobile, she was told that her vehicle was leaking coolant around the manifold. she states this vehicle is much too new for this type of problem. *jb

When parking air bag warning light illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Complaint received via e-mail."i would like to report what i consider to be a defective and potential fire hazard on my truck. the catalytic converter failed and the egr valve returned hot gases into the intake manifold. the hot gases burned a hole in the plastic intake manifold and melted the wiring harness. this could of caused a fire in the engine compartment. the engine stopped working properly and the vehicle had to be towed to the garage. my local garage replaced the intake manifold. the engine was still not running properly. i had my local garage take the car to our chevrolet garage. they found the problem with the converter and replaced it under federal warranty. i reported this to gm. both garage agreed that this was caused due to the failure of the manifold. i believe the plastic manifold should be recalled as a safety factor." *jb *sc

While riding down the highway with the windows in the up position, the entire glass on the drivers side fell inside the door. took car to be repaired and discorvered the regulator had broken.

While driving at any speed the consumer could hear noise coming from the front wheel. front passenger side wheel bearing failed. the rear driver's side wheel bearing also failed at 38,600. *ak

A popping can be heard and felt in the steering wheel when turning to the left or right, applying and releasing brakes, and when accelerating and decelerating the engine. condition started at approximately 38,000 miles, vehicle now has 51,500 miles and condition has continued to worsen.*ak

Purchase - may 2003 transmission - may 2003 transmission (electrical wire) october 2003 the car continued to run irregular. on an intermittent basis it would be extremely hesitant taking off from a stop sign or red light. february 2004 - nothing was found wrong with the car although it continued to run improperly. september 2004 - catalytic converter october 2004 - undiagnosed due to chevy's refusal to diagnosis the car for free after just replacing the catalytic converter six (6) days ago. *nm

Exterior hazard warning light failed to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

The vehicle had a slow leaking head gasket on the front starboard side of the engine. *nm *nm

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 00v244000. the air bag warning light inadvertently illuminated. dealership would not repair the vehicle because this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

2001 chev impala --transmission failure after 40,000 miles due to a pressure pump being bad. is this the cause to many reported roll backs ? did gm put inferior pumps in their transmissions to cut costs and at the consumers expense ?*ak

Want to add my complaint to the list of complaints about noisey, poorly lubricated steering coupling shaft, on my 2001 chevrolet impala. i have read the gm bullitten, but feel this is going to be a potential safey concern. many owners will not pay to have this repair performed, and as the steering shaft wears from the lack of lube, it is very likely that the shafts will begin to bind, as all other rotating shafts with lack of lubrication, eventually do. this lubrication is not listed as a recommended maintenance. i, as well as many others, feel this concern should be corrected at no charge, either through a recall, or goodwill policy adjustment. why would gm want to wait untill these shafts bind, or break, before doing something?*ak

Intermittently, the turn signals failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb

Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*ak

Transmission failure--2001 chevy impala with 45,000 miles--basically no advance notice--stopped at a traffic light, depressed accelerator and transmission took awhile to engage before moving forward. happened again at the next two (2) lights. got car home intending to take to dealer in morning. backed car out of garage--went 5 ft and it would not move further. pulled forward and able to put in reverse to back out of driveway. managed to get to dealer. going to teardown transmission tomorrow. should not happen on a vehicle with 45,000 miles---90,000 maybe, 45,000 no. this is my 3rd transmission failure with a gm product since 1980. like their styling but don't know if i can continue to purchase their products.*ak

Power steering rack had to be replaced on vehicle.*mr the consumer feels the vehicle rack should not have failed since the vehicle only has 43000 miles on it. *nm

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurface them. at 21,222 miles the problem recurred, and the front/rear rotors were resurfaced. at 29,776 the problem recurred , and the front rotors were replaced, and the rear rotors were resurfaced. however, the problem recurred. *ak the front brake pad on the drivers side fell from backing rendering the front brake useless. gm stated that front brake pads were not covered after 12000 miles. the consumer stated that he would like gm to cover at least 50% of cost. after 4 incidents of warped rotors the pads fell apart. *tc

Reference # 10086513 the dealer today offered to replace the steering column at no cost to me. i guess i should have given him more of a chance. i must have misunderstood his intentions. i am satisfied and am extremely happy with the dealer's attitude. *jb

I have a 2001 chevrolet impala ls sedan with only 18k miles on it. it is now experiencing a 'clunking' in the steering. when i called the dealer yesterday, he said (1) it is a known problem, and (2) since i am 6 months out of warranty, repair would be at my cost! he said the problem was a minor one, some $200.00 to fix (with grease?) , not to worry about any danger, etc. since i want the problem fixed, i made an appointment for same. since yesterday, i have learned that this problem indeed is very serious, but that gm is ignoring it, and has not issued any recall(s) for the problem. i feel very strongly (1) that this is a dangerous situation since there are many cases of 'locked' steering resulting in crashes, (2) and that gm should fix this known problem under an 'implied warranty' scenarion. otherwise, my impala might indeed crash hurting or kiilling us. i intend to demand that an gm area representative contact me soonest to tell me what to do and what gm will do for me. i have documented my situation and am going to turn it over to my lawyer for legal actions in case somethings bad develop from this documented defect. i don't know what else to do, since my dealer is treating this problem so lightly. thank you john williams

While driving 42 mph the vehicle (police package) crashed into a utility pole. as a result the vehicle's engine caught fire. the consumer sustained multiple fractures to both legs. *jb *sc

2001 chevy\rolet impala, 64,000 miles, purchased may 2001, no problems until 8/3/2004-- vehicle made grinding/metal sound, quit moving on busy 4-lane road in rush hour traffic. towed to dealership. they said transmission is shot and must be replaced, it is out of warranty and they quoted me $3500 to replace it. now it is at a transmission shop to be rebuilt. no word yet on how extensive the repair will be. *ak

Traction control light is lit when car is put in reverse.. there is no wheel spin when this happens. also vehicle stalls at idle, whining noise on acceleration dealer says could be intake gasket leaking.. will not replace . dealer says computer test shows no problem. smell of anti-freeze in cabin at intermittent times. cannot locate leak. *ak

Rear door handles broke off 2001 on chevrolet impala. *ak

Battery dead after 7 days left at airport. replaced battery, but same thing happened again after sitting in driveway 6 days. noticed a .4amp drain on battery with everthing off. will take to dealer but i don't expect much from them.*ak

Our 2001 chevy impala has had brake and rotor problems since the car had approximately 15,000 miles. the rotors were cut twice and replaced once while under warranty. the car pulsates when reducing speed and the steering wheel shakes when braking. we just spent $1,449 at the local chevy dealer to have the rotors once again replaced and brakes replaced along with the abs braking system. it is no longer under warranty as the vehicle has 65,000 miles. there is no reason brake rotors should have to be cut or replaced every 6,000 miles. there is no reason that the brakes should have had to be replaced twice. there has to be a manufacturers design defect and the car manufacturer should have to pay for all these expenses. *la

While driving at any speed and turning either to the right or left the vehicle made a loud clanking noise, the dealer inspected the v several times the steering shaft. however, the problem recurred. *ak *sc

Transmission blew from the inside out. *jb

The turning signal and hazard flashing warning light failed intermittently. *ak

Airbag warning light illuminates randomly.*ak

In less than one year the vehicle's catalytic converter converter had to be replaced. the oxygen sensor may have been the caused of the failure. *mr the driver's information center stoppedworking, the passenger side window shattered and the oxygen sensor needs to be checked again. *nm

My husband said that his car was driving poorly for about a month or so before it broke down on a busy road. since this is the third chevrolet transmission to break down on both my husband and i we knew that was the problem. as a result we were without a car for about a week. luckily there was no accident but there very well could have been. the car just died at a red light. chevrolet replaced this transmission with a rebuilt transmission,because it was still under the original factory warranty. the warranty on the rebuilt part was for only 90 days. last year when we had to pay for the transmission to be replaced on my 1997 venture after only 52,000 miles the warranty given was for one year. *ak

Low coolant sensor has failed (4) times (beginning with the first at 35,800 miles). dealership has flushed coolant system and replaced the sensor on each occasion. each sensor has failed at about 20,000 mile span. currently on fourth sensor which has failed on 5-27-04.*ak

Consumer wass able to remove the key out of the ignition while vehicle wass in gear. *ak this occurred with the gear shift in reverse and the ignition switch in acceleration. the key was easily removed. *sc *jb

Turn signal work intermittently. dealership was notified of the problem. *la *nm

I have a 2001 chevrolet impala ls and i noticed a problem with it right after i bought it. the security passlock system is either not functioning well or it's defected, i researched the problem on the internet forums and i found out that almost 70% of people that own impalas have the same problem. i took it to the dealer and they gave me an enormous sum for the replacement. why should the buyer pay for something that is obviously defected when the majority of the owners have the same problem. gm is at fault here and the owners have to pay for it. i, and many others, believe that it is not us at fault, but gm since they are aware of the high failure rate of their passlock system. my question for you is: why didn't gm issue a recall for this defective part? what can the owners do so we can initiate a recall for this problem? *ak

It started when i bought the car in 2003. a week after i had it. it would not start and the battery was not dead i then call the dealer and after about a hour i got it started and took it straight to them. they told me that they had to clean the cables and thats what it was. but after a week it did it again every time i got in it. it would not start but after a while it would start. so i took it back and they then said it was the ignition switch so they replaced it they said. so about a month went by and everything was fine then it started again. so i took it to another dealer for a radiator flush because it keeped on getting hot which it still does and i did not tell them about it not starting because it only does it every now and again, but when they went to start it, it would not start so they put it on the computer thing and they said it was in the ignition again so we told them about what happened before and they said they have alot of trouble with these cars all the time. so we paid $320.00 to get it fixed but it acts like it is going to do it again. i just have this feeling the way its acting. it takes to long to turn over and when it does it grinds like i am over starting it. the thing is i love my car but i have not even had it a year yet. i just think that if i have to pay alot of money for a vehicle it needs to be right. *ak

The turn signals on my 2001 chevy impala have a tendency to stop working randomly. in traffic this is very dangerous. this has been checked out and no problem could be found because the turn signal was working at the time. *ak

The clear coat is coming off the car. we bought the car used (oct. 26/01) and took it to ziebart to have a protective coating put on.(nov. 9/01) the gm protection plan was very expensive. when we took it back for its one-year check-up(oct. 21/02),the technician at ziebart told us that the clear coat was coming off. we took it to the dealership on oct. 31/02. the warrantee was for 60000 km (38000 miles). the dealership repaired the part that was coming off "as a gesture of good will" because the warrantee was up, but we requested that they do the whole car, as we felt that the problem would recur. "they do not repair what is not damaged." now, 7 months later, the clear coat is coming off a different part of the car. they will cover 50% of the cost of repair, but when i asked what happens if this problem recurs, i was told we will have to pay for the repair. gm canada is playing hard-ball and backs the dealership. "the matter is closed". when i asked if there was an ombudsman, they said no and that my only other option is "to get legal counsel or go to gm mediation or arbitration." do you have a canadian counterpart? thank you.

At 25963 miles and again at 40196 miles the brake rotors on the rear of the car had to be replaced. front rotors had to be resurfaced, and brake pads replaced. chevrolet claims this is normal wear, but had previously indicated that they were having a problem with rotors that were flaking and warping at 15,000 miles. chevrolet refused to repair under warranty.

Car would start but none of the gages nor the radion or any of the electronic components would come on. shut it off wait a few minutes and it would work again. happened many times, got it "fixed" started happening again a month later and was again "fixed" but with a different remedy so far shelled out 700 dollars for a car with sixty thousand miles on it*ak

2001 chevrolet impala purchased new. had to replace lower intake manifold gaskets at 48,000. warranty expires at 36,000. this appears to be a common problem for this particular engine. 3400 v6. dealer offers no recall. consumer must pay the price. *la

Re: 2001 chevrolet impala. 2 weeks ago, i had my radio on + clicked the 'rear defrost button'. it caused static in the radio.a couple of days later this was still a problem but now the battery/security/service vehicle soon lights came on in that order repeatedly. i took my car to my local mechanic. he said that the rd problem was known but he could not find the reason why the warning lights were coming on. he checked all connectivity, fuses, ground contiuity,etc to no avail. he reset the computer code + felt this might resolve the problem. we no sooner left his parking lot + the warning lights came back on. he checked it again, and sure enough, nothing appeared to be wrong. he said the problem may actually be in the 'body control module' itself because everything else checked out. however, he did inform me that there was no way to check the bcm + that even the dealers had no way of checking it. so now i'm spending hundreds of dollars to fix a part on the car that may or may not be the problem. i have no choice though since i drive 62 miles a day everyday to work +can't afford to have warning lights come on by default. as for the rear defog problem, there is a tsb on it # 030844005a. my concern is that since my car is no longer under warranty i've been getting quotes of no less than$600.00 to fix this. my car went out of warranty based on my mileage.i've had it for 2.5 years. i feel that i shouldn't have to pay to get this fixed. adding insult to injury, if i want onstar back in my car its another $400.00. this upset me because iknow the price of this feature was already built into the price of the car so if i want to be able to use it i have to pay for reinstallation.this is wrong. i believe the rear defog problem is a manufacturer problem and if it also effects onstar i shouldn't have to pay for it. it is wrong for the consumer to have to pay for either of these issues regardless of whether the car is still under warranty or not because it's a manufacturer problem. *ak

Problems with the directional signals which work intermittenly.*mr

My car made a whining noise while moving and makes a loud noise when the steering wheel is turned. i took it to a chevrolet dealer and they let me know my power steering rack needs replacing at 68,000 miles in february 2004. needless to say this is not being recalled and this is something a lot of car repair centers are surprised this has failed on a 3 year old car. chevrolet wants $1,000 to replace. *ak

Driver seat air bag coming out of compartment.*ak

At least once a week the turn signals fail to work (ussually during rush hour of course). i have reported this to the dealer 3 times and they have been unable to get it to repeat this failure; and, thus, say it is very difficult to fix the problem if they can't see it happen. last failure was 03/26/04. the car is still under warranty. *ak

I get a shock whenever i use my power locks upon leaving my car- not from inside the car but from the outside of the car. jb

While driving at 35 mph vehicle caught on fire, heavy smoke came under the hood. vehicle was taken to independent shop, technician determined that intake manifold caught on fire. *ak

Car was vibrating when breaks applied especially at speeds over 45 mph. problem with rotors being warped, wrinkled and wavy according to dealer service. had to have front rotors replaced at 17,000 miles on aug 6th 2002. on may 23rd 2003 had to have front rotors and rear rotors replaced again at 28,000 miles. car is beginning to vibrate again mileage is 42,000.00 . i feel that there is a problem with this car and shouldn't have to have the rotors replaced every few thousand miles. *ak

Anti-lock brakes stopped working when i drove upon a curb. vehicle would not stop. constant brake pressure was applied. brake were making a moaning sound but not engaging. there was no locked wheel skids. speed was at approx. mph.*ak

Knocking noise & jolt in steering wheel of 2001 chev. impala at approximately 40,000 mi.. this problem continued and worsened. it was determined by an indepentent auto shop and the dealer that the problem was a defective rack. dealer gave me information to contact customer assistance at gm, which i did. gm refused to make any concession for the repairs due to the fact that warrenty had expired.*ak

Car rolls backward while in drive on incline. dealer claimed that it is normal. seems to me that it is a safety problem. also when shifting from reverse to drive the trans will shift but when i accelerate the trans slams into gear. i have not been able to take car in to dealer as this does not happen every day. after reading other complaints about the transmissions it seems that there is a real safety issue. *jb

Air bag light came on while driving. took to dealer, they replaced the air bag module. potentially a problem with deployment in an accident. after reading other complaints i thought i should submit mine. seems to be a problem with this car! *jb

Steering makes clunk at low speed turns and makes a whining noise. steering seems to slip on cornering at higher speeds. this is a safety problem! 2001 impala has been in to have the intermediate shaft lubricated 3 times now. first at 17,840 miles on 11/16/01, then at 22,773 miles on 2/26/02 and the third time at 43,594 on 2/3/04. chevrolet needs to address this problem! *jb

We own a 2001 chevrolet impala , vin # [xxx], that was purchased new. we have been experiencing this clunk noise. the vehicle was taken in for repair, we were then advised it was the tires so we replaced the tires . this did not correct the issue. we took the vehicle back for repair and the left tie rod was replaced, this did not correct the issue. i have found that many other owners with this problem have been told it was their tires and also have had tie rods replaced. i searched the internet and found the subject tsb. i took the vehicle in for the repair called for in the tsb, lubrication of the steering intermediate shaft using lubrication kit # [xxx]. this repair lasted about 30 days. i have been advised that this is normal and since i have 38000 miles on my vehicle no coverage from chevrolet is available. *ak this defect has been known to chevrolet since before july of 2002 when the tsb was issued. i feel that it is a safety issue involving the steering and chevrolet should be responsible for correcting the issue at no cost to me.*ak updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

I currently own a 2001 chevrolet impala ls, 3.8l v6. before 36,000 miles i took my car to the dealership. the vehicle was running poorly and when it was cold the transmission would slam into gear. dealer made some repairs and told me the fuel system needed to be serviced. i declined the fuel service at the time and the transmission slamming into gear from a cold start continued. the problem worsened at 47,000 miles. i took the car back to the dealer and after 2 days i was told that the problem was the fuel system service. at 50,000 miles the transmission began slipping severely. i tried to get the car home and it failed to engage while pulling into traffic. i got the car home to perform the 50,000 mile service to the transmission and found a handful of metal in the pan. had the car towed to the dealership and found out that the transmission was completely totalled. gm only offered to pay for half the repair costs. there is no recommended service before 50,000 miles and i don't feel i should be responsible for the repairs on this vehicle. i have owned it less than 3 years. *ak

2001 chevrolet impala has a recurring incident of clicking noises at right front steering when the vehicle is turned left or right. this is supplemental to the vehicle developing a uneven wear at the right front tire. when taken to the original dealership, i was told that rotating the tires would solve the problem. as the problem grew worse (including a badly shimmying front end at high speeds),i took the vehicle to another dealership to address the problem. the second dealership found that the vehicle had a cracked weld on it chasis and repaired it. when asked about the tires, the dealership said that i would have to purchase new ones at my own expense. a smooth ride with new tires was short lived, as a badly shimmying front end had developed again (within 24 hours). taking the vehicle back to the second dealership, i was told the problem was a worn tie rod. once the problem was fixed, i periodically heard light clicking noised from the steering when making turns (right & left). taking the vehicle back to the second dealership, i was told it was just a matter of lubrication. once lubricated, the vehicle stopped making clicking noises for about 30 t0 40 days. i noticed that the clicking noises began when the vehicle is driven over uneven areas of a road or parking lot, or when the vehicle negotiates tight left turns (low speeds) and wide/sweeping left curves at high speeds. never the less, i do not believe that the problem concerns lubrication. latest maintenance date as incident date 10/16/03 (complaint: f/e snapping when turning. diagnosis: inadequate lubricants in the steering intermediate shaft. correction: removed shaft - lubricated and re-installed part# [xxx]. the original dealership: rhodes chevrolet of swansboro, nc (now under new name and management). the dealership making repairs: marine chevrolet cadillac oldsmobile. initial thumping/ uneven tire wear is within one month of vehicle purchase 01/18/01. vin [xxx]. *la updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Coolant leak around thermoplastic intake manifold. this coolant leak developed around 42000 mi and is a design flaw that the dealer admits. also dex-cool is falsley advertised that it can go 150,000 or 5 years. most consumers aren't aware that it turns acidic and destroys gaskets and other cooling system components. i feel the coolant leak and associated dex-cool problems demonstrates gm failure to correct a known defect. unfortunatley the consumer pays dearly right as warranty expires. gm should replace thermoplastic intake manifold with something more durable and heat resistant.

While accelerating from a stop sign, car shook all over and i heard a loud bang. the car would not move at all. i coasted to the edge of the road where i waited for a tow truck. the dealerships service manager informed me after about a week, that my planetary gear had exploded. he also stated that the fluid filter was full of metal shavings. he stated to us that there was nothing that i could have done to prevent this from happening. my new transmission cost me $2200. this car has just 55000 miles on it. it is absolutely insane that i am paying all of this money to repair this car, that is practically new. i have contacted gm's corporate customer service people and they will offer no assistance in this matter. the service i received from them was poor. the case was actually lost once therefore i had to start all over again. the woman who then took over the case bold face lied to my fiance and then back pedaled by saying that there was another case just like mine and the woman just happened to have the same name as me. what a coincidence. in addition to this, just 10 days prior to the transmission's death, i had to replace a catalytic converter in the vehicle. *ak

I own a 2001 chevrolet impala ls. this is the second time i have had to replace the front rotors. the first time the vehicle only had 20,000 miles and now i am replacing them again 1 year later with only 46,000 miles on the vehicle. i have used both gm rotors and another manufacturer and both rotors warped very prematurely. i have read numerous other complaints on this site regarding the same exact problems. i also experience severe vibrations when braking at speeds of greater than 45 mph. it is not normal car maintenance to have to replace front rotors every 20, 000 miles. i believe there must be a design flaw or some other event causing this scenario.*ak

Airbag light comes on intermittently. have taken it to the dealer three time and they say nothing is wrong with it. turn signals stop work intermittently. dealership replaced body control module (costing me over $300) did not fix the problem. *jb

While driving transmission slipped gears and lurched forward. dealer replaced the original transmission with a rebuilt transmission. the rebuilt transmission also slipped gears and lurched forward. *ak when vehicle was brought to the dealer on first failure of transmission, consumer noticed that the color of the fluid in the trans axle was different from the one in the bottle. consumer decided to replace the transaxle and fluid after vehicle was driven for a number of miles because the fluid color gets darker. after repair, just after warranty period, transmission blew up then vehicle quit driving forward; transmission technician and could not tell the cause of failure. consumer spoke to the service department manager and said there was a possibility of an axle bearing or bearing failure. *la

This agency owns two (2) 2001 chevy impala (police packages) vehicles have ahd extensive trouble with electrical systems. vehicles will not start, vehicle will shut down after being started and then wont start. amounts to a serious safety issue while in traffic or being used for emergency operation, problems have been ongoing since purchase of autos in 2002

The windshield wipers on my 2001 chevy impala have stopped working. i was speaking with other impala owners and they have had the same problem. i believe it is the motor. one friend had to have the item fixed four times in two years. why isn't there a recall?*ak

Intermediate steering shaft required replacement twice within the first 2 years of owning vehicle. steering wheel rattle detected, feels like vibration in the front end while driving over bumps. handling is not affected immediately, but potential loss of steering control if this breaks. technician stated the grease dried out and would recur. this sounds like a potential recall, but chevrolet has not responded with one as of this date.*ak

While driving uphill vehicle slipped out of drive. the driver was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and put it back into drive. *ak

Vehicle with 47000 miles failed safety inspection due to right hand tie rod end with excessive wear. *la

At 39,000 miles the transmission malfunctioned while shifting into gear, which caused a lurching movement every time. *jb initially, the transmission problem started at 26k miles. the dealer stated stated that the steering wheel rod needed replacing and lubrication. the difficulty returned. the dealer stated that nothing was wrong. the vehicle had begun to lurch into gear when stopped, skipped gears in reverse, and sometimes would not drop into proper gear. *sc

Turn signal failed intermittently. *ak when the signal was engaged it did not work. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the hazard switch was replaced. the consumer stated his vehicle experienced the same problem as the malibu which was recalled. *jb *nm

When the heating system was turned on there was a strong anti freeze odor within the cabin. the odor caused a burning irritation in the eyes and nose. this was caused by the heater core leaking anti freeze into the cabin of the vehicle onto the driver's side floor.*ak *mr

I have a chevrolet impala 2001. just last week the transmission completely went. i just received word from the transmission shop i took it to. the estimate is $1700.00. which is ridiculous for a car with 38,500 miles. gm stated that since it is over warranty there is nothing they could do. second they stated that the impala would need to be at a gm dealer for them to even open a complaint with the issue. why would i take it to a gm dealer to have them tell me sorry out of warranty and then charge me double the quote of a transmission shop. fool me once shame on you. but fool me twice shame on me. any advise you could offer would be appreciated.*ak

The connections for the rear window defroster become unsoldered from the windshield at the connection points on the glass. i have seen this on my 2001 chevrolet impala and a late 90's chevrolet luminas.

My check engine light came on november 9, 2003. we took it to our local dealer and the manifold gasket was leaking; therefore, leaking oil into our coolant system. *la

Vehicle comes equipped with a child motion sensor that's located in the trunk. this device prevents a child from being locked in the trunk. while driving the sensor indicator light illuminated on the dashboard. then, vehicle stalled due to sensor malfunctioning. dealership was unable to replace the bad sensor because the manufacturer no longer made that part. *ak

Purchased 2001 chevrolet impala base model. i have 51,000 miles and my transmission went out on me. i had a diagnostic test which showed that there was an electrical problem within the the transmission. a new transmission had to be installed. this cost $2500. there is no reason for a car this age with this many miles to have such a problem, granted the warranty goes to 36,000 miles or 3 years whichever occurs first. i am very upset, and it basically solidified that i will never buy a gm car again. *ak

While driving on a busy street at 10 mph, the passenger's front tire tread separated, causing damage to the front fender and bumper. the tire was a uniroyal - tiger paw, tire size pz25/60/16r, dot number unknown at this time. the tire was aftermarket equipment. *ak *sc *jb

Turn signals worked intermittently. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer did not know what caused the problem. *ak turn signals failed in both directions. to activate them, consumer would have to activate the hazard lights for a few seconds or cut the engine off. *ph

My 2001 chevorlet impala has experienced problems with the rotors wearing very early. new rotors wore out after only 7,000 miles. after being "fixed" by 2 different mechanics, the car continues to experience "shaking of the steering wheel" when the brake is applied. the vehicle also has a tendency to "slide" very easy on turns when the roads are wet. both mechanics indicated that the brakes were repaired but the underlying problem has yet to be identified. on wet roads, this is clearly a hazard. *la

While driving a knocking noise was coming from the steering wheel. driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic noticed that the steering shaft needed greasing.*ak

Car won't move at times.removed transmission, inspected internal parts all okay except valve body replaced, sticking valve body and gaskets. *ak

Car lurches, also makes grinding noise code-op-730 loosing communication with pcm replace pcm. *ak

Customer states transmission slips, no shift, won't move forward or backwards,diagnosis found input carrier broken metal fragments all over transmission, replace parts and recon and clean case. *ak

Car running rough, wanted to stall, dealer found no problem. *ak

Ignition tumbler failed at 40000 miles. *ak

The steering in my car is hard to steer and i dont like it it seems to stick ive drove chevys all my life and i do not like this car and the steering is the major cause

At 47000 miles and only 9000 of these miles were put on by me. i just bought it 5 months ago. the lower intake gasket had to be replaced. costing me 813.37 this is a common problem in the 3800 engines. mine is the 3400 and i'm told by the repair person that it is common in these to. why won't gm help me pay this repair work. *jb

My 2001 impala began having loss of power/slipping during acceleration at low speeds around 30,000 miles, dealer looked at car and could not duplicat 2 times. car scontiued to have the problem and dealer felt that the valve body should be replaced and toe set. at 37,400 miles i was driving along and suddenly loss operation of vehicle whil going through intersection, coasted into gas station tried all gears of car and was unable to move car forward or reverse. had car towed to dealership. transmission repair of planetaries and bands was performed that was august 25, 2003. on september 10 check engine light came on and i had it diagnosed at independent mechanic shop and was told that 2 transmission codes were coming up they were 742 and 748. gm extended warranty would not allow repair to be done by any one else but chevrolet dealership, i took the vehicle into dealership on october 6 and was told on the 9th that they could not duplicate the problem. i will be picking up my car tomorrow and waiting for the next time that the check engine light comes on to take it back to the dealer.

Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch turn signal don't respond in the both cars the both are made on the some year 2001 chevy malibu ls and impala

When the driver's foot was removed from the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated. the driver had to press the brake to decelerate. the dealer was contacted but the problem has not been resolved. *ak

Any time the vehicle is turned on message center light indicates that the coolant level is low. consumer checked the coolant levels several times to find them up to par. vehicle had been taken to several mechanics who could not determine why the message center light would not go off. manufacturer and the dealer have been notified.*ak

2001 chevrolet impala involved in frontal collision with other vehicle. 11,000 plus damage to entire front end. vehicle total loss, air bags did not deploy, gm expert says collision was not severe enough. *ak

The turn signal and hazard lights did not work at times. *ak the hazard flasher switch was replaced. *jb

Vehicle vibrated and shook at high speed (above 50mph) when brakes were applied. scraping noises were also heard. dealer would only look at brakes if diagnostic fee was paid. result was that rotors were warped on the front of the vehicle and pitted and scored on the rear of the vehicle. vehicle has 18k for mileage. brake pads on both front and rear had 75% wear remaining. front rotors were turned and pads replaced. rear rotors and pads were replaced.oem design of rear pads has a vertical groove in the middle which collects dust, dirt and debri contributing to the wear issue. replacement pads do not.*ak

We heard a low rumbling noise while accelerating from a stop, we barely made it through the next major intersection as the car was hardly moving forward any more and coasted to a boulevard off of a major road. the car jumped forward in park when we restarted it and then it would not respond whether we tried to put the car in drive or reverse. this is a 2001 vehicle now in need of a refabbed transmission for a whopping $2700! the dealer never opened the transmission to find out exactly what went wrong (they guess it's the gear set) and they refuse to let us get a 3rd party to examine it. they will charge us a $700 non-refundable core fee even if we return the core to them in a timely manner. also, the time table for them to return the part to gm just went to 24 hours. originally they said it usually takes around a week for them to send the part back!*ak

Consumer stated that while driving down the road lost power, all of the dashboard lights were gone. electrical systems failed on the dashboard, but no where else. he was still able to roll the electrical windows up and down, and radio still came on. also, airbag light came on, indicating there was a problem. sometimes when this happened air conditioner did not work. this happened 3 times in the last 2 months. consumer had taken vehicle to dealer/mechanic, and was told to disconnect the battery.this happened to reset the computer. but when this happened a second time , he took vehicle back to dealer/mechanic. they put vehicle on the computer, and could not find anything wrong with it, but yet they changed the ignition switch, which they said could be bad.*ak

Transmission failure in 2001 chevy impala. only 59k miles, transmission needs rebuild. technical service bulliten 00-07-30-002b july 2002 lists problems that my car developed.*ak

While driving 50 mph the driver depressed the brake pedal and noticed that brake power was lost after the vehicle came to a stop and that it was vibrating. it was later determined that the air intake had worn through the computer sensor on the harness and caused a loss of vacuum to the power brakes, and loss all power to assist. *ak *cb *nlm

While driving at any speed transmission jerked. dealer inspected and stated the was the code-po742. consumer stated this vehicle was no longer on warranty.*ak

The brake rotors were warped which caused vibration while braking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rotors were warped because the vehicle wasn't used enough. the dealer refaced both brake rotors. *ak *cb *nlm

The consumer stated that while driving at any speed and with no warning, the brake rotors woe out and caused extended stopping distance. the dealer was notified. *ak there was a pulsation when the bakes were applied. *scc *jb

Transmission died today. coasted into a parking spot. 6-30-03 car was in for third 'low coolant' light. a costly correction was made by the dealer. previously in 4-03 and 8-02, installed new sensor both times.

There was a clunking noise felt in the steering column, the dealer stated the steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak *ts *jb

Loose intermediate steering shaft transmits disturbing noises and vibrations to the driver via the steering wheel . dealer will not repair. *nlm

Front collision with a tree. extensive damage. drivers front fender dented. bumper partially torn off and headlights fell out. neither airbag deployed. *ak

Chronic coolant leak on 2001 impala ls. dealer replaced manifold under warranty. also in first 2 years, wheel bearing, intermediate steering shaft required replacement, as well as roof molding. *jb

Why traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle just shut down , power steering and brakes also failed. *ak

While driving, the headlights started to flicker. *ak. the vehicle had been to the repair shop on three occasions. also the dash lights flickered. there was a noise coming from the front suspension area, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

Complaint letter from il state attorney general offc requesting assistance in getting refund for replacing a defective intake manifold gasket. also, engine check light came on and went off *ak *cb *jb

Automatic transmission failed when i was accelerating onto highway from light. transmission did not respond to gas pedal application. one other vehicles almost collided with my vehicle from behind. *nlm

Brake rotor - repeated warpage - 4 occurrences and67,000 miles.*ak

2001 chev impala pol;ice int. 9c1 officer swerved at intersection to avoid vehicle. struck utility pole front bumper to the right of center. over $3000 damage. air bag did not deploy. 20-30mph *ak

When the brakes were applied, there was noise. the consumer was informed the noise was due to rust build up on the rotors. *jb

Air bag did not deploy. i was struck in the front passenger side of the vehicle and was ran into a tree head on. it is now 5-28-2003 and my car is still in the shop being repaired.

Rear of car caught fire. occurred in my employer's parking lot at 2121 hudson avenue, kalamazoo, michigan. the third brake light area. vehicle parked & unoccupied. *nlm

While driving, the transmission stopped pulling. the vehicle would not move, but the engine was still running. the mechanic stated the vehicle needed a new water pump. *jb

Upper intake pluentum was leaking coolant at 30,000 miles. *jb

Air bag light and check engine light on. knocking sound when turning either way in front end and odd tapping sound in rear of vehicle when 1st operating car. resulting in no airbags operational & possibility of them deploying in error causing possible injury. no cruise control, pcm problem. *jb

My vehicle was towed to the dealership on 10 april,2003, the catalytic converter/ exhaust system had to be replaced, my car doesn't even have 47,000 miles on it and it is just barely 2 years old???? the engine lost all power, the parts were replaced, the transmission was flushed, but.... the vehicle still doesn't have the power that it should have and the transmission is not shifting like it should, now i was told that when the catalytic converter went that it sent pieces though the lines in the car, i did ask the dealer if this would be cause a problem with the engine or the transmission and the response was (it shouldn't) now this does sound like a problem to me.... i would like someone to look into this matter and give me a real answer on this problem...the problem that this vehicle had is kind of unheard of in the early stage of mileage and age.. the dealership was even confused on the problem, all computers that the car was placed on by different shops should nothing was wrong with the car, until it was put on a flat bed and taken to the dealer.... i would appreciate any help you can give me in this matter.... *nlm

The vehicle head lights flicker intermittently which caused poor visibility. *nlm *mr

Transmission went out, have to be completely rebuilt. metal pieces were found in fluid. vehicle previously in for service due to the pressure modulator in transmission went out. felt like you were driving and shifting without a clutch if the car was a stick shift. prior to that, the computer module went out, causing the battery to drain over night and having to jump start it. before that, the automatic traction control system went out. found out it was a faulty sensor in the back brake area. before that, the front rotors were severely wrapped and had to be replaced. *jb

Steering system is defective...too hard to turn. this has caused the fingers and thumbs to become deformed (twisted and bent) from turning the stiff wheel. i also have a neck pain which leads to a pain shooting up the back side of my neck and causing a headache. these problems started after i purchased my 2001 impala. *nlm

The bumper shattered, when consumer backed the vehicle into a snow embankment.*jb

The engine would turn off while driving. (this happened on september 20, 2002 the car had to be towed because the transmission had failed while driving it on a main thoroughfare. as on highway). *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****768328

Vehicle is 2001 chevrolet impala. at 11,500 miles, engine began to lose coolant. (no visible leaks). dealer service manager indicated "this is a big problem" and that plastic intake manifolds on gm v6 engines are warping causing coolant loss. dealer "fix" was to install "gm pellets" to seal cooling system. if engine still loses coolant, intake manifold will need to be replaced (approx cost=$800). according to various interntet chat groups, this problem exists among a wide range of gm models with 3.4 and 3.8 liter engines, yet there is no recall or any written acknowledgement from gm that this problem exists. there is also no indication that replacement of the intake manifold will cure the problem, as the replacement part is identical to the original.

You can hear and feel the gasoline sloshing around in the tank. when taking off, it feels like something shifting or rolling around in the trunk. when coming to stop, it feels like being bumped in the rear by another vehicle.

2001 chevrolet impala 3800 engine. thermoplastic upper intake manifold warped and leaked coolant with 18,000 miles on the car. repaired under warranty by gm. this is a $700 repair. what happens when the car is out of warranty. gm continues to engineer cost and reliability out of the 3800 engine.

Automatic transmission failed. the dealership indicated that the transmission had disintegrated and needed to be replaced. please provide more details. ph

Engine coolant leak resulting from upper plenum ( manifold) being warped with only 26300 miles on vehicle. 2001 chevrolet impala ls v6 3800 series ii engine.

Warped/cracked intake manifold

Ever since they rebuilt the transmission i roll backwards while waiting at traffic lights and am i in danger of hitting the cars behind me. if i go forward by putting my foot on the gas i am in danger of hitting the car in front of me. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768330

Ever since they rebuilt the transmission i roll backwards while waiting at traffic lights and i am in danger of hitting the cars behind me and if i go forward by putting my foot on the gas i am in danger of hitting the car in front of me. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768329

Chevrolet impala ls with 3.8l engine. the upper manifold warps and allows coolant to leak. this is a very common problem. my car is in the shop with no parts available in houston. there were 15 on backorder. gm needs to replace this plastic part that warps at 17-24,000 miles.

Consumer states while his wife was driving the vehicle, hit a pot hole and lost control, having a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. dealer has inspected the vehicle 8 times in the last two years with air light sensor. please provide further information. ts

While driving vehicle steering shaft makes noise when turning vehicle. dealer notified. ts. *ak

While driving the vehicle stalled while driving 70 mph, the passenger side headlamp blew, the roof molding was lifting on both sides, the drivers side window leaks air and the window hits hard in the top of the door jam, when going over bumps the vehicle shakes and there is a clunking noise under the vehicle, the dealer replaced the steering shaft and the tie rod ends yet the problem still exist. nlm

Customer states dash lights and headlights are dim, especially when driving at night. dealer test drove and found that the lights flicker, however dealer stated this was normal due to the drop in the voltage regulator, and should not cause lights or electrical system to fail. *tt *nlm

The brake disc keeps warping. consumer has to replace them every 12/14 thousand miles. the dealership has replaced rotors 3 times and turn them twice, but problem this recurred. ts brakes pulsated at 12,374, 17,770, 18,856, 34,526, 38,960 and 52,459 miles. rotors replaced 4 times. there was also a miss at idle and in park. dealer unable to verify. *tt

When stopped on a moderate incline, the driver removed his foot from the brake and the car immediately began to roll down the grade. *ts *nlm

Defective rotors. warp every 10,000 to 15,000 miles could cause brake failure leading to accident. ts

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the back end would lean to the left causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified ts

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the steering. also stated that when driving the vehicle it went from side to side. dealer was contacted and has replaced the tires and stated that the tires were run out and that it also had problems with the aligment and that was done 4 to 5 times already and also has been at the shop at least 8 times. ts

Consumer states that the fuel pump failed while driving on highway at approximately 70mph. consumer narrowly avoided a collision. ts

Consumer called complaining about having problems with cradle bolt that holds the motor is cracked and looks like it is about to brake. dealer was contacted and stated that they had replace the cradle. but it is braking again and the only thing they will do is glue it back together.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with stalling. also stated that while driving the vehicle at 70 mph the vehicle completly shot off putting the consumer on a real risk. dealer was contacted and stated that the fuel pump went out. ts

Electrical problems causing accelerator to stick and using cruise control does the same. causing wreck with injuries and no airbag deployment upon impact of crash with speed over 55 mph to head on into to tree. could not stop car even when brakes were applied and had to turn key off to stop car from blowing up.

Consumer states that when vehicle is on a slight incline, with vehicle in drive gear it will roll backwards, when foot is removed from the brake pad. ts

Consumer complains of odor coming from venting system of vehicle. dealer cleaned and disinfected the system, but odor persists. mold collects on the evaporator of venting system. ts

Consumer states that when braking they can hear a loud noise coming from the rear. dealer notified ts

Pressure sensor will give wrong reading, and cause tire blowout while driving with no warning. dealer notified.*ak

Consumer states that the steering wheel feels like it has a tapping or knocking especially when turning or driving slowly. dealer was notified. *nlm

When braking or pulling off can hear gas moving around in tank. consumer it was shaking the car. please provide any further information.ak

Consumer states that while driving and no warning there is a loud noise coming from the steering wheel causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. nlm

Consumer states vehicle has excessive rollback on inclines when accelerating from a stopped position. nlm

Doors are inoperative due to a computer module failure. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Air bag light illuminates intermittently, giving off false codes when putting on the machine at dealership. dealership continued to put in a code to correct air bag light, but light would come on again between 45 - 50 mph. please describe details. *ak

Consumer states that the rotors have flat spots on them, causing the rotors to wear down faster then usual. contacted dealer. *mr

Consumer states that the rotors on the vehicle are warped. contacted dealer. *mr

Automatic transmission failed when driver was accelerating onto highway from ramp. transmission did not respond to gas pedal application. two other vehicles almost collided with consumer's vehicle from behind. this is was second time that transmission has failed. please describe details.*ak

While driving at 55mph vehicle will automatically shutoff. also, cruise control and other electrical parts will shutoff. contacted dealer who could not remedy problem. *ak dealer replaced alternator, bad fuel pump wire and fuel pump, however problem still exists. vehicle is still at dealership. *tt

Consumer took foot off brake on a slight incline and vehicle began to roll backwards like driving a stick shift, consumer had to press brake or gas immediately before hitting some one. please provide any further information.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 40-45 mph and neither air bag deployed. *ak one person was injured in the accident. *tt

While traveling vehicle wanders without prior warning. there is a noise underneath the hood. dealership is aware of problem. *ak

Consumer states upon starting the vehicle a swishing would come from the steering wheel while driving or making turns. also, when standing still and not touching the steering wheel, sound gets louder. dealer and the manufacturer were notified. nlm *yd

Brake pads cut into rotors, causing a loud/grinding and squeaking noise. dealership is aware of problem.*ak *jb

While driving the vehicle at 55-60 mph the vehicle completely shuts down. it gives no warning. took the vehicle to the dealer a total of four times, and this fifth time consumer had the dealer come and pick the vehicle up for repairs. nlm

While driving vehicle stalls without warning, almost causing collision. dealer contacted,cause unknown. *ak

Headlights lenses are cloudy. dealership is aware of problem. *ak

There is this vibrating feeling that only happens when the brakes are being applied at any speeds. contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced rotors on vehicle.*ak

Battery has been replaced. after a year battery was leaking. also vehicle had trouble starting up. contacted dealer ,and the dealer replaced battery.*ak

While driving at night a power surge occurs which causes headlight assembly to malfunction. low beam flashes to high beam. dealer cannot correct problem. manufacturer is aware of problem, but does not have a remedy. *ak consumer states that the dash lights are also affected by the power surges. *jb

Driver's left vehicle in park with engine running. consumer got out, ran in house for a minute, and vehicle jumped out of park into reverse, and rolled backwards into a tree. dealer has been contacted. *ak

While making a right turn vehicle lost steering, and consumer hit a light pole. dealer replaced a broken tie rod and a- frame. consumer suffered a bruised arm. please add amount of damage to vehicle. *ak

While operating my car, when moving or stopped at a light, the engine would suddenly shut down. if the car is moving at 50 to 65 mph the engine would restart on its own. at 35 mph or less i must coast to the side of the road, stop moving and put the car in park. the car will restart with the turning of the ignition switch to start. *tr

Dt*: the contact stated while turning the steering wheel to the left, it made a rough noise and felt as if it were dragging. the noise was more noticeable at 5-10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who disassembled the steering shaft and added grease. the problem has now returned after 40,000 miles and the dealer recommended adding the grease under regular scheduled maintenance. however, the unit is sealed and the contact does not understand why grease needed to be added a second time. the manufacturer was also alerted. updated 6-27-2006 - *nm

Consumer states while traveling at low speed or stopping vehicle would stall.*ak

Blinker, hazards would not work after it rained. had to have the multi switched replaced. (gm #88964580). *ak

While driving and turning left or right the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. vehicle jerked and vibrated. then, vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tie rods were defective, and needed to be replaced. *ak

During normal operation there is a vibration at any speed, more severe when making a turn to either side. dealership has examined vehicle, and has replaced 'engine cradle twice. vibration is still present, and dealership is unable to effectively remedy the problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

When driving vehicle would make a thumping noise. took vehicle to dealership, and had tires replaced. problem was getting worse. took back to dealership, and mechanic indicated that aluminum wheels should be replaced with steel wheels. had been to dealer 5 times for problem.*ak

Front passenger's seatbelt has been replaced 3 times. when used it kept tightening and would not release unless unbuckled. at this time belt will not pull out, and will be replaced fourth time since may 2001. *ak

Vehicle "pulls" to right during operation at any given speed, dealership has examined vehicle several times, and cannot find a cause for this problem.*ak consumer stated vehicle has been into dealership 3 times and was chargd for front and rear alignement, the last time vehicle was taken into dealer, consumer was ifnormed that is just the way the vehicle is made.*slc

Power locks would lock intermittently, dealer notified, and informed consumer that after starting vehicle he should wait until the system has completed before shifting into drive. this would correct the problem. consumer wanted to know why should one have to wait? *ak consumer was also informed that is the way system was designed. *yd

While driving over bumps in pavement engine completely shutsdown, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

Intermittently when vehicle runs over a bump it causes engine to stall out. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and unable to duplicate the problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Consumer took vehicle in for recall #01v136000/ manufacturer's recall 01035 repairs. consumer was not satisfied with the remedy of recall. called dealer, and talked to service representative.*ak the technician was advised that this remedy was the only one specified by the manufacturer and was properly completed by the dealer, the dealer did not install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash as promised in the recall. nlm

A police officer parked tvehicle and shut the engine off after running the vehicle for an unknown time. smoke started coming from underneath the hood and front end of vehicle. local fire department extinguished the fire. no determination has been made as to the cause of fire. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration. *ak

Premature wear of the front brake rotors. dealer has replaced front brake pads and rotors four times. please provide additional information.*ak

When brakes are applied, gas in fuel tank can be heard throught car. dealer has been contacted, and stated that it was a normal characteristic for chevrolet impala's. consumer was unhappy with dealer's explanation. *ak *jb

Consumer got into vehicle and cranked it up, and vehicle popped. consumer turned engine off,then cranked it up again. vehicle was idling. but when consumer put vehicle in reverse, vehicle accelerated backwards. vehicle went backwards, across main street, and quit in a field. state police wrote it up as a mechanical defect, and would not let anyone move vehicle. vehicle been sitting for 10 days. contacted dealer and got no response.*ak

Vehicles stalled in traffic, took vehicle to dealer, and they were not able to look at it at that time. consumer took vehicle to another dealer, and they said that wires under the dash had been cut.*ak also the rear defrogger was inoperative, the overhead console was inaccurate, and the doors that move the airflow from the windshiled to the floor did not move the air to the specified area, the dealer ordered an actuator for the doors and for the airflow, an aftermarket device that was installed in the vehicle caused the vehicle to suddenly stall while driving. *jb

Consumer states vehicle has no power for a short time when starting from a stop, while in traffic it will not move for a few seconds or several seconds before finally moving forward, consumer has been to dealer eight times for this problem and dealer can not find a remedy. *slc

While driving wouldstep on brake pedal, but the brakes will not stop or reduce speed of vehicle where had occurred without a prior warning.*ak

Driver's seat belt will not retract while in reverse at low speed . *ak seat belt also came out of locked position while driving, dealer has adjusted seat belt once, now dealer refuses to fix it. *slc

While opening trunk a sharp piece cut consumer's hand. please provide further information. *ak

While traveling in passing gear power steering fails. please provide further information. *ak

Frontal air bags deployed without warning while coming to a stop at 5 mph. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Upon starting vehicle a loud noise occurs within steering pump. please give any further details.*ak

When key was in accessary position and without applying brakes shift lever can be moved out of park positon which was done by a 2 year old, causing vehicle to roll. manufacturer stated that vehicles did not have a safety feature to prevent this from occurring.*ak

Reflection from dashboard creates a blind spot on windshield during day and night. *ak

Consumer has had problem starting vehicle. it statrted after 45 minutes. then, vehicle just stopped in traffiic without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem. dealership replaced computer. *ak waited 8 days for part. *yh

When sitting on a hill and taking foot off brake vehicle will roll back very fast, and driver has to slam on brakes, and then go forward. consumer felt this was very dangerous.*ak

After starting vehicle with gear in drive vehicle jerks forward, appearing to just suddenly take off,cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak

While driving airbag light was blinking, indicating a problem with airbag system. also, there was a recall for the airbag; but manufacturer was unaware of the recall. *ak

How many more are out there that can cause an accident or death? dt

Bent and twisted fingers morse lee is an 80 year old gentlemen. his index and middle fingers are bent towards his baby fingers. his center joint of the middle fingers are off parallel to the other finger joints approximately 15 degrees. the last joint of the middle finger is off parallel the opposite to the middle joint. the index finger joints are off parallel also. these joints are displaying the typical bending and twisting found with impala drivers. he and his wife both share this problem. submitted on the behalf of mr. and mrs. lee by mike tomich 989-665-2311 dt

Tight/stiff steering has resulted in index and middle fingers becoming bent and twisted to conform to the contour of the steering wheel. this high effort damage to the fingers are irreversable. this has a crippling effect in that it cause the tendons to move off center to the fingers and reduces the griping efforts of the hands and restricts finger movement. this stiff steering results in shoulder pain which often forces people to seek medical attention because the pain radiated down their arm and they think they are having a heart attack and if visit the hospital for such. the shoulder pain has also resulted in an increase in physical therapy treatments. this information presented by my friend mike tomich 989, 665-2311 [email protected] dt

Air bag readiness light came on traveling approx. 45mph. stopped car shut off engine then restarted light flashed then remained on. 2 dealers stated this is a common problem.*ak

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 55 - 60 mph and none of the air bags deployed. before the impact the car fishtailed and skidded on loose pavement and the abs/ traction control was never activated.*ak

Severe vibration when applying brakes at speeds greater than 45 mph.*ak

There are no baffles in the gas tank, so the gas sloshes back and forth in the tank. this could be dangerous as the shifting gas could affect the steering charateristics of the car.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Getting rumbling feel when applying brakes, especially bad at higher speeds. dealer replaced all 4 rotors. my concern is the repair order stated "warped rotors" when if fact the service manager stated the rotors were pitted, not warped. i was concerned beacuse i was very conscientious to make sure every time the tires were rotated and balanced the wheels were torqued to the designed ft lbs. i have checked with several other dealers and garages they tell me they have replaced many gm rotors for the same problem of premature failure (pitting). normally with warpped rotors you get a vibration and surging at low speeds when applying brakes, i did not have that. i had rumbling at 25 mph and higher, especially bad when hard breaking between 55 & 65 mph.*ak

Brake linings was factory inncorrect. *ak

Pad cuts into outer rotor at smallest dimention of rotor/pad. *ak

When vehicle is in drive and you take your foot off of the brake it will start to roll backwards. this happens when you are sitting at a red light or sitting in your driveway. when this occurs you hit the gas and might hit the car in front of you. or roll back and hit the car behind you. the salesman at the dealership were i got the car has had a number of complaints about this same problem, his name is john murphy. i have called the chevrolet company to voice my problem. i am waiting to hear back from them, if you have any question feel free to call or email me and i will answer any other questions thankyou for looking into this matter.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

The vehicle expierened a fire under the hood. nlm

On 7-24-01 called the dealer to find out if i have abs braking system on my car ,they told me i did so i told them that the abs warning light doesn't come on when you turn the ign. on like the owners manual saids. they told me that as long as the brake light comes its ok. so i complained to the chev. customer service reps. about this and the answer i got was the system is okay , and the reason the abs light doesn't come on is because in the begining of this model year abs was free,and in the second half it costed 620.00 dollars, what are they saying???? in the owners manual it states that ever the light comes on and the system is okay or it doesn't and to get looked at soon.*ak

Accelerating onto freeway, noticed smoke out of back of car- pulled over and flames coming out of engine. fire dept. put out- fire marshall invest. started- had to cut battery lines to stop fire and took 45 min to put fire out, gas spraying throughout engine and fuel system. car totalled..

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The computer that is in my car is new for this model, and this year. no other car has it in there. what is happening is that while driving down the road, the computer gets overloaded with information, and pukes with a b0100 error. the dealership tried the other 2001. it had the same problem. they tried three other 2001's that the southern dealership owned. they had the same problem. there are other dealerships also having this same problem with the 2001 chevrolet impala airbags. *ak

The consumer had noticed a thumping noise in the tires. the two rear tires were out of round and needed to be replaced. between the dates of april 17th and august 22nd 2002, the consumer stated that the vehicle developed a new thumping noise, was later told that the tire is out of round, goodyear tires. *scc

Consumer states when the vehicle is placed in park, all of the doors unlock, consumer states this is unsafe because if she has to sit in the vehicle for a few minutes before exiting, anyone can open the doors.*jb

The vehicle stalled out while the consumer was traveling at speed of 35 mph. the dealer stated that intermittant internal failure in pcm and installed the pcm. *yh

The vehicle stalled out 5 times while the consumer was traveling at speeds between 35-55 mph. the dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. *yh *nm

After vehicle being parked for several days, the vehicle is completely dead and must be jumped started, a reoccurring problem. the battery is in good condition (vehicle is a police package, the township also owns a second 2001 impala with the identical problems). *yd

While cruising at 45 mph, the vehicle stalls and will not restart until after three to four attempts. dealer is unable to diagnose the problem (vehicle is a police package, the township also owns a second 2001 impala with the identical problems). *yd

Approximately every 10,000 miles, consumer has to have front rotors and front pads serviced and replaced. *jg *nm

Consumer states two of the police departments squad cars experienced temporary loss of braking, dealer stated the master cylinder gasket on both vehicles were swollen and deformed, causing a loss of brake fluid pressure and loss of braking ability, replacement parts were installed. *slc

Consumer states brake rotors are cracking and warping, on fleet vehicles with less than 15,000 miles. *jb

Brakes inoperative at highway speeds in the rain because there are no backing plates. potential for an accident when it rains. fine at low speed, but no braking over 50 mph. also note-- province of "ontario" & postal code "l3m 1p8" in canada. it has been a dry summer and i see a potential problem when winter (and slush) arrives. mr