2001 Chevrolet Impala: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Lights · 245,000 miles · MN

Both headlights unexpectedly turn off while driving. Flicker on and off and then go off. Used to be able to let the car sit a few hours and they would work again. Now 2 nights ago they went off while driving at night....won't come back on at all. Parking lights stay on, turn signals, and 4 way flashers still work, pull switch lever back for bright lights and both headlights work in bright mode as long as you keep holding back on the lever. This was an intermittent problem that no one has been able to figure out. Have had it looked at several times and problem still exists. Replaced hazard flashers swithc, replaced mutlifunction switch, replaced headlights switch. Problem still exists. Now lights are off and won't come back on no matter what we try.....looking on the internet this is huge problem for impala's covering alot of years, this is a very dangerous issue when you loose your headlights totally at night while driving.......once they go out/off it doesn't matter if you stop, park, move, bang on them, wiggle wires and connectors, they may or may not come back on. So far, this time, ours are not coming back on......can't keep throwing money away to a dealer when they can't fix the problem either. They just want to start throwing parts at it and hopefully they finally fix it....that hasn't worked so far either.....

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Engine · 96,109 miles · KY

While driving the car the engine simply shuts off whether on the highway at 70 MPH, on city streets at 40 MPH or backing out of my driveway. Usually after waiting a few minutes it will restart. The problem began in february 2019 and has been ongoing. My mechanic has had the car multiple times and I have had the car towed to my mechanic 3 times making sure not to start the car. It has no codes stored to help my mechanic find the problem. They have tried several different things but as usually even when they kept it 2 weeks the car failed to stall on them when they test drove it. I have seen articles and even complaints on your website of this issue. This is serious and dangerous and I cannot believe a recall has not been issued.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 67,632 miles · TX

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.

Filed May 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 182,826 miles · CA

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

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · MO

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

Filed May 3, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 149,000 miles · WA · fire

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.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · KY · fire

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.

Filed Dec 5, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · IL

The ignition keeps locking out the cars ability to start. On numerous occasions this vehicle would not start after entering the vehicle. The lights would come on and when the key is rotated to the start position nothing would happen. Upon waiting for 10 to 20 minutes this vehicle will then restart. When taken to the garage to have maintenance done this vehicle never failed for them on twenty times of starting in a row. Took the car home and it sat and now it failed again. My daughter is about to be dismissed from her current job because of this constant failure to start. Lately, the time has grown. My daughter took a video of the incident and have taken it back to the dealer and they are not able to duplicate the problem. They said they had to jump it to start it and when questioned about it they stated it took them 10 to 15 minutes to gather all the equipment to get it to start. The problem would have resolved itself in that time. This is now becoming life threating as the vehicle stalls in traffic and an accident could happen. No codes are showing for this according to the dealer. This has been going on for approximately 5 months now and getting worse. In my opinion it is something to do with the ignition or security system. I hope nothing serious happens while my daughter is driving. This is the only vehicle she has for transportation. I am submitting this on her behalf.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Electrical · 137,590 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,590.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 152,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. On another occasion, the security and air bag warning lights was continuously illuminated. Also, the contact noticed that the steering column was loose which caused the vehicle to shake while driving at high speeds. The vehicle was taken the dealer for a diagnosis of the security light and the engine stalling. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system). However, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the steering column and the mechanic stated that the steering column was loose and needed to be repaired or tightened. The VIN had not been included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 08e063000 (steering) or 09e005000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v10000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch as part of the recall remedy. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the battery sensor light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was restarted and immediately taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the replacement ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash · fire · 1 injury

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.