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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e063000 (steering). The contact also mentioned that he experienced failures with the exhaust manifold. 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 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
2001 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints
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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 the federal safety agency 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.
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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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.
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. 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine, engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
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. 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 the federal safety agency 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 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 the federal safety agency 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. 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 the federal safety agency 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
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
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.
Car engine literally blew up when trying to start car. Caught on fire.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
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.
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
Driving on the expressway going 60mphs my car just cuts off everytime.
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.
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