general problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala - part 1

After car not used for two days, turning ignition on and attempted to start the engine a extremely load explosion came from engine compartment! upon looking at the engine the plastic intake manifold was blown to pieces. No warning a explosion was to occur, car was running normal prior to explosion.

I have a 2001 chevy Impala and it has an instrument cluster issue with faulty warning lights and locking the radio and not wanting to start.

My car shuts off when driving. The security light comed on. Sometimes no power to start so I seitch keyd. There been a recall but was not properly fixed. My life is in danger driving and I replaced so many parts that was never the problem.

I drove the car to a store, parked, turned the engine off and exited the vehicle. When I got out of the car it was smoking under the hood. A short time later the car was on fire in the engine bay. I'd say flames erupted approximately 10 minutes after I exited the vehicle.

Takata recalli have called chevy about the recalls I have seen online but my car is not included. It is having electrical problems turns on and off , the security message keeps coming up to were it wont let me turn on the car. Ive seen may people complain about the issues I have. Ive been dealing with this issue for months.

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 NHTSA 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.

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 NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owned a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact did not receive a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). While parked in the driveway, the vehicle erupted into flames near the instrument panel and in the engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start after it was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the key had to be manipulated in the ignition for the vehicle to be started. The contact stated that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle was started. The contact stated that there was no difficulty starting the vehicle until the vehicle received the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

The ignition key comes out with car running.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the radio stayed on when the vehicle was turned off. There was an error message on the radio display panel indicating check cd. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis to determine the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) and was unable to determine when the parts would become available to receive the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was not able to determine a reasonable time frame of when the parts would become available to supply to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was not available. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

Turn ignition to start all dash lights and power turns on. No crank no start wait about ten min try it again the car starts perfect.

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.

The ignition recall was performed on my 01 Impala 3. 4 recently. This recall was meant to fix the issue of the car shutting off while driving due to the key moving out of the run position to the off position. However, this has not fixed the issue. I have been to several repair shops with concerns about the car shutting off while driving and no one has been able to diagnose the issue. The car is running perfect except for this issue. I believe this issue is due to the ignition recall. I have read the reports concerning this recall and understand that the solution is to modify the key but I would look into other options since this has not fixed this issue. Their is absolutely nothing else wrong with the car according to 4 repair shops and 4 diagnostic scans that have been ran on the vehicle. While driving, the car will shut off, it will restart without any issues but this is becoming dangerous for my children and I to be driving in. Their is absolutely no warning on when this will occur so I have no way to prepare for this issue. I just wanted to bring this to your attention so you may look into this recall once again. This issue has been happening more frequently since may of this year. You may feel free to contact me anytime for any information you might need from me. Thank you.

The contact owned a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when attempting to turn on the vehicle, it made a loud noise and caught fire. The fire extended to the garage and house. The vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included on NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

My car was starting up fine prior to 4:00pm Monday afternoon. I drove home to let my son in the house to get money for the movie and when I got back in the car to start it up nothing. The key wouldn't turn at all. And the next day I went in to yemms chevorlet in galesburg IL 61401 to see why it the ignition key wouldn't turn. The guy joe was not in at the time. So I called Wednesday to see if he was in and I was giving a day to come in 1/31/2015 at 10 am to get a key. And was told if it is the ignition that yemms chevorlet was not going to fix it.

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.

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 stated that while driving approximately 40 mpph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. On other occasions, the the security and air bag warning lights was continuously illuminated. The contact also 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 NHTSA campaign number :14v400000(electrical system) which the dealer was to install two key rings and an insert in the key slot. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the steering column and the mechanic and they stated that the steering column was loose and needed to be repaired or tightened. The VIN had not been included in NHTSA campaign numbers:08e063000(steering) or 09e005000(steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 152,000. Gb.

Turned on vehicle and a/c blower, and cruise control not working.

2001 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to fuel line and ignition recall problems. The consumer stated 5-10 after exiting the vehicle, he was informed his vehicle was on fire. The consumer stated he received a recall letter several months prior. However, the letter stated the parts were not available.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the ignition key was able to be removed from the vehicle while the ignition was in the on position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2001 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition keys recall notice. The consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed twice. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with out warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. Ss.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that the part was unavailable for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000. Djr.

2001 Chevrolet Impala parked the vehicle with the engine running, put foot on the brakes, and accelerated slightly to start down the driveway after coasting down the incline, he tried to brake, but the pedal went to the floor and there was no power steering. Resulting in hitting a tree. The vehicle was totaled. As a result of the accident, the consumer sustained injury to his head and chest. The consumer believe the accident, was due to the ignition.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. As an interim repair, the contact had to ignite two electrical wires under the hood to get the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

My daughter and her boyfriend were killed in a car accident driving home on highway 20 on may 4 of this year near newport oregon. We just received a recall notice for the ignition and feel this may have been a contributing factor to the accident.

I began experiencing problems with my turning signals. Approximately in April they began to not work automatically when instructed to use. In recent months they make noise as they are instructed to be used and well not function properly. Also, the emergency lights are inoperable at this time.

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.

Somebody broke into my car stole my radio and every since then the car wont start sometimes. It was doing it before they stole the radio but now its worser.

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 jamal luna.

Security system is always locking up I have to wait 10 minutes before I can start car. . . I also know several other Impala owners and this is a problem for them too. . It's a very big inconvenience especially when you show up to work late because of it. . . It is so much of a problem I will never buy another Impala and probably never purchase a chevy ever again!.