45 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2001 Impala.
My daughter was in the market for a used car. She found a car on the website fo city auto auction of chicago, priced at 1500. 00. We arrived at the auction and inquired about their bidding process. I was told to read and sing the bidders paddle. We inquired about the car listed on the website and was told it was no longer available, but we could bid on another like car. We bidded 2800. 00 for a 2001 chevy Impala. I asked the salesman if we can see the car for inspection. His insisted I put a 600. 00 down payment to hold the car. I did. We waited 3 hours before they called us into the office. They presented us with a bill of sale totaling 3858. 00. I asked for an explanation of the charges, and to see the car to determine whether there were any defects. The owner became irate and told me, they didn't have time to explain to me the charges, he called security and I was asked to leave. The following Monday, my daughter went back, I was to meet her at the dealership. She asked if she could inspected the car. She was told she had to pay the remaining balance first. She did. The servicemen brought the car out, locked the door and refused to answer any of her questions. Needless to say the car had no radio, no rear view mirror and was knocking. I had her bring the car to me. The car began to sputter and would not accelerate pass 50 mph. She continued to drive, the car then slowed to 10 mph. She eventually got the car to my office, where it died, and would not start. I called city auto, talked to mr. Al, who told me the car was sold "as is" and there was nothing they could do.
Engine/low coolant level light on! overheating. Problems appear to be same as other owners of 2001 Impala's! had to replace engine. Still same problem w coolant.
Low coolant light stays on - replaced first time low coolant light stays on - replaced second time.
Tl * the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. When the vehicle was in use for long periods of time, the engine would cause the hood to become extremely hot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
When the heating system was turned on there was a strong anti freeze odor within the cabin. The odor caused a burning irritation in the eyes and nose. This was caused by the heater core leaking anti freeze into the cabin of the vehicle onto the driver's side floor.
At 47000 miles and only 9000 of these miles were put on by me. I just bought it 5 months ago. The lower intake gasket had to be replaced. Costing me 813. 37 this is a common problem in the 3800 engines. Mine is the 3400 and I'm told by the repair person that it is common in these to. Why won't gm help me pay this repair work.
1. Crank sensot failed and ran hazard lights on side of innerstate for 3 hours while gm roadside assistance sent tow service. 2. Turn signals failed intermittently and operation of hazard switch would be restore them temporially. 3. Replaced hazard signal switch and the old part is available.
The car is messing up with the engine.
Low coolant sensor has failed (4) times (beginning with the first at 35,800 miles). Dealership has flushed coolant system and replaced the sensor on each occasion. Each sensor has failed at about 20,000 mile span. Currently on fourth sensor which has failed on 5-27-04.
Consumer has a 2001 chevy Impala with engine and suspension problems. The consumer stated several of the engine and suspension components failed due to oil damage. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.