The cooling overheat light went on and the car turned off on me and my child on the exit of the 170 fwy, it now makes a screeching sound like metal, the radiator leaks and something smells burned, the mechanic I went to that was close by said I have to now replace the engine and other expensive items that seem to fall under the 2001 impala recalls, my fuel pump has an issue as well and the electrical problem even worse it turns of and on as it pleases.
2001 Chevrolet Impala: fuel pump failure
8 of the 741 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when she filled the fuel tank and returned to the vehicle, the fuel gauge would register that the tank was empty. After a few days, the fuel gauge would register empty and the vehicle would suddenly shut off completely. She had to refill the tank to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the problem could possibly be the fuel pump or fuel filter. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 114,000
01 chevy impala fuel pump issues has corrected problem several times in which is a known defect, other nite car shut down on speeding highway without reason or warning.
Electrical problems.... My car is a 2001 and it just quit while we were approaching a busy enter section on easter sunday. After being towed home $255 later. We figured out it was a #15 fuse and it drove okay for about 1 mile and the fuse blew again, then I inserted a new fuse. That night we replaced the relay and this worked for about 40 miles and then what to get it towed home again. Now it is in the dealership for electrical damage. It scared the daylights out me, never had this problem before. We replaced the fuel pump I think 8 months ago.
My 2001 impala with a 3.8 v-6 would not start after golf last thursday, so I had it towed to a repair shop. The shop put in a new fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs and wires. The bill came to $900. I had the same problem various occasions over the next couple weeks and decided to look on the internet. This site popped up when I "searched stalls while driving" because the car started stalling occasionally while driving under just about any condition. I bought a new crankshaft position sensor from car quest installed it myself in less than an hour and haven't had any problems for about a week now. Thanks for the info.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with stalling. Also stated that while driving the vehicle at 70 MPH the vehicle completly shot off putting the consumer on a real risk. Dealer was contacted and stated that the fuel pump went out. Ts
Consumer states that the fuel pump failed while driving on highway at approximately 70mph. Consumer narrowly avoided a collision. Ts
While driving at 55mph vehicle will automatically shutoff. Also, cruise control and other electrical parts will shutoff. Contacted dealer who could not remedy problem. *ak dealer replaced alternator, bad fuel pump wire and fuel pump, however problem still exists. Vehicle is still at dealership.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (ABS). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020.
Recall number 01V136000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
8 of 741 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
There is 1 recall and 0 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 8Brake failure 7Knocking 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Warning lights 6Wipers 6Tire blowout 5
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