Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
2001 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints
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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 the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unavailable.
The car is messing up with the engine.
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 the federal safety agency 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
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/18/16*lj
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).
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.
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact did not receive a recall notification for the federal safety agency 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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 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 noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency 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
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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 received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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