Battery problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala

I purchased a used 2001 Impala with a little over 145k miles on it in November 2010. It drove fine for about a month until the check engine light came on. No problem. Eventually it had cooling issues and we had to replace the water pump. It is understandable to replace such parts on a used vehicle. The real issues began in the spring whenever my car started to display security warnings, battery warnings, and service vehicle warnings for no reason. I could find no mechanic or electrician who could diagnose the problem. Eventually, the problems became worse: the blinkers would not work, my odometer, temperature, and fuel gauge all quit working. My air-conditioner would no longer cool. The radio "locked". And whenever I applied the brakes, an electronic "pop" was audible. Chevy dealerships are left with the exhaustible task of dealing with these issues--when they are not their fault, but the manufacturers. A quick search online will reveal that Impalas are plagued with electrical problems from the body control module to faulty amps in the trunk. If these problems are so widespread, why hasn't there been an effort by the manufacturer to help find a solution? it's questions like these that make me wonder why our government bailed out a company that can't stand behind their product--or even correct a very serious and potentially dangerous problem in their vehicles.

Gm starting electrical error. 2001 chevy Impala. The security thinks the car is being stolen. And the only easy fix is disconnect the battery. So to all the thieves take mine. This problem occurs on a regular basis. Ie three to five times a day, depending on how many times I use the vehicle. Currently 132k miles. Car runs great otherwise. Why doesn't gm recall this error????.

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. I have had my car since February of 2009 and it is a terrific car with the exception of the car cuts off in the middle of traffic, on the highway and anywhere it likes. I could be driving down the road and the car just cuts off. The battery light comes one and I turn the car switch off and back on and it starts up again. I have taken it to several places and no one seems to know what the problem is. This is very dangerous for a person to be driving and this happen to them. I have gone on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala website for recalls, defects, and other issues and there are sooo many Impala's with this same issue. I have three small children and this is not safe but it is my only source of transportation.

The bcm (body control module) caused my 01 Impala to do some crazy things. It started with turn signals intermittently working. My wife and I were in several near accidents because other drivers could not tell what we were doing. Then it progressed to each time that I applied the breaks the headlights would flash from high beam to low beam at least a dozen times. It distracted the drivers in front of me when driving at night. On many occasions it caused the entire dash instrumentation to fail with the exception of the speedometer. The message center would give me false indications of required maintenance and low tire pressure. Twice it locked the car out on "security" the vehicle would also intermittently start. After about 10minutes the vehicle typically started backup again. Once, the vehicle left the headlights on after vehicle was turned off. I had to disconnect the battery to keep it fromdraining the battery. Again, after about 10 minutes it would allow something to reset and all would be fine. After searching on the internet for similar problems on the make and model I took it toa gm dealer leading them towards the bcm. I didn't want to pay an exuberant amount of money forthem to chase an "electrical ghost". After $500 they replaced the bcm and the vehicle ran perfect for about 2 1/2 months and now the turn signals are intermittent once again.

I own a 2001 chevy Impala. Basically since the moment I bought it, it would randomly flash the "security" light then not start. I got several explanations about why (security fob, neutral switch, battery) and took it in several times for repairs. Because they couldn't replicate the problem, they said, well, don't worry, it's just an intermittent problem. I guess that's easy to say when you're not stuck on the side of the road with a non-starting car. . . Now I find out that chevy installed a passlock system which is supposed to keep your car from being stolen, but that since it was installed in their new cars, it causes this problem. They refuse to recall the cars and fix the security system problems, instead forcing their customers to waste time and money on something that they should fix.

2001 chevorlet/impala purchased new, current miles 51,000. Intermittant loss of directionals. * 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.

Security light comes on, lights flash on and off (especially dangerous at night) clicking noise, radio locks, battery light comes on, air bag light comes on. Clicking noise happens whether the car is on or not. Cannot unlock or lock car with the report. I've seen hundreds of complaints on the blogs about this. There is a bulletin from gm #04-08-47-003 so obviously they know about this problem. This a very dangerous situation.

2001 chevy Impala engine, radiator and battery replaced. Consumer had the vehicle fixed at her own expense because gm would not help her out. She stated that the transmission went 3 months after the engine. The power switch and side mirror was replaced.

My 2001 Chevrolet Impala started this problem about a month ago. Obviously, it is annoying, but it concerns me mostly due to the safety aspect. I believe I have discovered the problem by my research on the internet as well as finding the same problem with the 2001 pontiac grand am on the internet from other owners. My trips to multiple dealerships and repair shops have proved worthless. The car will fail to start at times. The security light comes on. After 10 to 15 minutes it will start and run great. It appears to be a passlock security problem that will be very costly to repair. I believe gm should issue a recall so the consumer does not have to foot the bill to have this repaired. The car cranks over fine and the battery is new, but it sounds like no fuel getting to where it is supposed to go. Please research and I am sure you will find that other Impala owners have the same problem. I did not see a recall out on this problem yet.

I am having problems starting the car. About once every 2 week it just will not start. I have had the battery replaced twice in one year. In the winter you can turn the key nothing happens but on the flip back it will start,. Now this summer it just won't start and I still have electric. Then sometimes it will go into a very high idle and I turn it off and restart it to fix it. What do I do?.

A clanking/growling noise was heatd while driving and making turns. Vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. Consumer had a concern that the vehicle had less then 41,000 miles of wear. The battery was replaced.

After vehicle being parked for several days, the vehicle is completely dead and must be jumped started, a reoccurring problem. The battery is in good condition (vehicle is a police package, the township also owns a second 2001 Impala with the identical problems).