2001 Chevrolet Impala: check engine light

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 29, 2018 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) in 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

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 the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Engine, Steering · TX

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Engine · PA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 99,777 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 70,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed May 31, 2011 · Electrical · IL · fire

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.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Engine · 38,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MI

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.