Eight problems related to headlights 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.
On two separate occasions I've been driving on the highway at highway speeds and when I go from bright to dim my headlights shut off. They come back on shortly after, it's only my headlights as I can see my side lamps illuminated. Quickly going back to bright seemed to bring them on quicker the second time they went out. These two issues both occurred as I was meeting another vehicle and went from bright to dim. They occurred over the time period of two months.
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 maintainance and tuneups were on schedule.
2001 Impala. Pressed unlock on vehicle remote at 4:30 am. The headlights were supposed to come on and did not. I tried the headlight switch, and still no headlights. Two days later, the headlights came on momentarily, then went out. The headlights haven't worked since. I talked to a mechanic that agreed that the multifunction switch has gone bad and needs replacement. He has replace quite a few.
Headlights went off for several seconds,at night, and came back on working the dimmer level. Thank god we were not in heavy interstate traffic. No manufacture should be allow design headlight circuits that can malfunction through faulty switches. Why were the allowed to defer from the old way going straight from battery? my repair source indicates this is not an new problem . I understand there could be problems with the wiring plugs overheating ,since there is a "jumper "supplied with replacement. Five day order replacement . Original owner.
I have a 2001 Impala. The headlights stopped working. My high beams work fine.
While driving at any speed the headlights shut off intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Intermittently while driving at night the headlights failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time.
Headlights lenses are cloudy. Dealership is aware of problem.