23 problems related to steering 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.
While driving at 70 mph my car just shut off. The radio and lights stayed on. The oil and battery light came on before it just shut down. Steering locked up. When safely to side, and turned key off it starts right back up, but now traction system is off. Has gas and nothing is broken.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the key was turned to the start position, several warning lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the abs warning light and check engine lights were illuminated. The vehicle was started and the vehicle loss brakes and power steering functionality with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The contact was previously informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. While driving, the vehicle steered in the opposite direction and the check engine and coolant indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The oil pan leaks oil when not in motion and possibly while in motion. Additionally when motion the steering makes a grinding noise when turning (the sound appears to come from the steering box).
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 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?.
Air bag did not deploy causing strain of neck muscles, upper back injury, bilateral strain, contusion of multiple sites of my lower limbs bilateral. Thet have been several recalls on the Impala but due to negligence of GMC I am in pain my car was totaled and I have to purchase a new car. I will need assistance in prce, payments, extended maintenance warranty at your cost and delivery of new vehicle to address I provide no fee also include tag payments. I contacted your complaint department last night and was told that I will be compensated in this will be taken care of as Chevrolet always takes care of their best customers.
This car has had major problems with the cooling system and when the car heats up my brakes don't work rite it is very scary at times when I don't know if my brakes are going to stop me from going into traffic or not. I have replaced many parts and it has not been fixed. My car is on the recall for the ignition switch but I'm not sure is this is a safe vehicle to drive around anymore. And my question to u guys is y do these manufacturing company keep on getting to make unsafe cars and continue to be able to make money off the consumer. To me that is not fair. I have spent a lot of money to get my car repaired with no out come its still a p. O. S.
I was drving down the road on day and iost total control of my vehicle and hit a guide rail . I bounced off the guide rail and the car started spinning and another guy had hit me and I went head on into the guide rail . My airbags didn't deploy and I had minor injury (pain in neck anback, my glasses brokeke and ihit my head off the steering wheel) I'm pretty sure my care is totaled because the frame is bent and broke.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the temperature gauged indicated that the vehicle was overheating but the contact did not notice a coolant leak or any smoke. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic. The mechanic replaced a sensor. After the repair the check engine warning light illuminated and the temperature gauged still indicated that the vehicle overheating. The mechanic suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made a strange sound when turned. In addition, the steering wheel would jerk abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that there was an issue with the steering shaft. The failure mileage was 70,000.
We were driving off h-820 n in fortworth texas. . The car could not slow down nor could we control it. We ended up hitting the guard rail in one car accident and it was a total loss. Before that, same car was serviced by ignition problem by Chevrolet dealer off 1-20 in arlington,TX. . Still I was experiencing same problem.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. Whenever the contact turned the vehicle in either direction, he heard a grinding and clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the steering shaft. Months prior to the failure, the steering became very loose. The current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 07/14/09 updated 07/16/09.
While I was driving to a store my car was driving just fine but, as I was turning a corner my steering wheel locked up on me. This almost caused me to hit a car that was at a stop sign. I haven't had any problems with this until now. . It just happened unexpectedly. I checked the fluid and it was fine the car then drove off just fine.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. Before purchasing the vehicle, the contact test drove the vehicle for two days and heard a noise. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer and the mechanic stated that there were no failures. She purchased the vehicle, but the noise persisted while driving 5 mph. The vehicle was driven to a local repair shop five months later and they stated that the steering and wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 19,600.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at a slow rate of speed he could feel bumping and clunking in the steering wheel. Took it back to where he purchased the vehicle and they inspected the vehicle but could not identify the any defects or failures. He took the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer and they informed him to take the vehicle to a service center for the repairs needed. They informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer because there is a technical service bulletin regarding the problem he is experiencing. He took the vehicle back to the dealer after they inspected the vehicle they informed him that he needed the steering shaft replaced. The failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 49,425. Update 09/18/08.
: the contact stated while turning the steering wheel to the left, it made a rough noise and felt as if it were dragging. The noise was more noticeable at 5-10 mph. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who disassembled the steering shaft and added grease. The problem has now returned after 40,000 miles and the dealer recommended adding the grease under regular scheduled maintenance. However, the unit is sealed and the contact does not understand why grease needed to be added a second time. The manufacturer was also alerted. Updated 6-27-2006 -.
: the contact stated when the steering wheel is turned to either the left or right a loud popping noise is heard. The dealership determined the intermediate steering shaft joints were wore out. The dealership does not have a remedy for this problem.
-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 45-50 mph, the steering wheel and the entire vehicle began to shake. The contact stated that the service traction system light and the abs light remain illuminated. The current mileage was 100,929 and failure mileage was 65,000.
The consumer was driving when she heard a clanking noise and could feel it in the steering wheel. This happened most of the time, but not all the time. Some days the noise would not be apparent. Last week before it was worked on, the consumer could feel the vibration in the brake pedal. Consumer said that sound did not seem to follow any apparent cycle or seem to become more defined at any certain time. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs, and was apparently fixed. Consumer was told that the problem was the steering intermediate shaft. The consumer said that this problem had been occurring for the last year.
Clunking noise when turning - dealer indicated cause was from intermediate shaft, but told not a safety issue.
Steering makes clunk at low speed turns and makes a whining noise. Steering seems to slip on cornering at higher speeds. This is a safety problem! 2001 Impala has been in to have the intermediate shaft lubricated 3 times now. First at 17,840 miles on 11/16/01, then at 22,773 miles on 2/26/02 and the third time at 43,594 on 2/3/04. Chevrolet needs to address this problem!.
Loose intermediate steering shaft transmits disturbing noises and vibrations to the driver via the steering wheel . Dealer will not repair.
Consumer states upon starting the vehicle a swishing would come from the steering wheel while driving or making turns. Also, when standing still and not touching the steering wheel, sound gets louder. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Nlm.