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.
2001 Chevrolet Impala: engine knocking or ticking
7 of the 741 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer states that the steering wheel feels like it has a tapping or knocking especially when turning or driving slowly. Dealer was notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
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Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
7 of 741 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 99 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala
Won't start 70Stalling 49Fire or smoke 47ABS 37Headlights 27Airbag light 20Check engine light 18Transmission failure 17Grinding brakes 16Overheating 16Harsh shifting 15No deployment 12Loss of power 11Steering noise 11Ball joint 10Fuel gauge 10Jerking 10Engine failure 9Adaptive cruise 8Fuel pump 8Brake failure 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Warning lights 6Wipers 6Tire blowout 5
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