2001 Chevrolet Impala: multiple warning lights

Filed May 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · AR

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Electrical · IN

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 ..

Filed Jan 1, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 134,000 miles · TN

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?

Filed Jun 2, 2010 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · CO

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.