2001 Chevrolet Impala: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Visibility · NY

Wiper blades remain in an upward position while driving; this occurrence causes visibility issues during harsh weather conditions, which may result in an accident. This issue happens very frequently, and I have to step out of the vehicle to manually push the blades down with my hands.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Feb 2, 2009 · Visibility · OH

After a ice storm in 2008 I attempted to use my windshield wipers and they proceeded to get stuck in the up position. This past week after another ice storm my wipers were stuck in the up position once again. I know for a fact that cleared all of the ice off of the windshield this time. After my dad fixed it once again, every time I turn them on in the intermittent position when I turn them off they stop in the up position.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 38,000 miles · MA

2001 chevorlet/impala purchased new, current miles 51,000. Intermittant loss of directionals. **now complete loss of directionals and emergency signals. Failed recent car inspection. Additional failures include: complete brake loss at 38,000. Resulting in replacement of entire brake system. Firestone tire, west roxbury, ma stated on documents that "rotors were thinned down to size of sheet of paper &/or completely gone." two tire blowouts at 35,000, also replaced by above repair shop, with 4 new tires. Battery leak with corrosion to extent of need of connection cables to be rebuilt for attachment. Battery replaced with new connections at 40,000 by sears auto body in dedham, ma. Passengar side wiper fixed and replaced after failure. Worked for 3 months and has failed again, has not at present been replaced/repaired. Care of car was updated and maintained according to all requirements/recommendations by manufacturer. No history of accidents. This including, oil changes, wiper blade changes, tire rotations with evey other oil change, which was done every 3 monts, etc. Brake inspection and pads changed on car 1 year before complete failure. Brake loss was thankfully uneventful only due to time of night and low traffic, only able to stop car with gliding to stop. Then towed to service station. On average my present yearly milage is probably less than 3000. I am the only driver/operator to this car and althogh mentioned #1 owner, my father originally purchased the car, (howard chevorlet, west roxbury, ma) but did not drive it. I currently am the title holder. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any recommendations that could help me. I feel that there is major failure that beyond my control and is dangerous to myself, others and most important to me, my 4 y/o daughter. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear from you (someone) soon. Teresa corrigan

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · IN

After a heavy snow, the windshield wipers on my 2001 chevy impala return to the upright position when off. The wipers will not stop in the down position. After reading a number of other similar complaints on the internet, this is not an isolated defect.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Visibility · OH

The windshield wipers on my 2001 chevy impala have stopped working. I was speaking with other impala owners and they have had the same problem. I believe it is the motor. One friend had to have the item fixed four times in two years. Why isn't there a recall?