10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 2
Average Mileage:
74,539 miles

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problem #187

Nov 192021

Impala

  • miles
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.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #186

May 072021

Impala

  • miles
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

- Ballston Spa, NY, USA

problem #185

Jul 162020

Impala

  • 149,000 miles
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.

- Lawndale, NC, USA

problem #184

Jan 012020

Impala

  • 200,000 miles
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.

- Tucson, AR, USA

problem #183

Jul 032019

Impala

  • 212,000 miles
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.

- Elmira, NY, USA

problem #182

Mar 022019

Impala

  • 67,632 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. While driving, the vehicle would stall at any given moment. The contact usually had to wait a few minutes before the vehicle would restart. The battery warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 67,632.

- Cedar Creek, TX, USA

problem #181

Jun 302018

Impala

  • miles
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

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #180

Jun 292015

Impala

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. Whether the vehicle was stationary or driving at various speeds, the key could be removed from the ignition while the engine was still running. In addition, after turning the vehicle off and removing the key, the engine was still running. The contact also stated that the computer in the vehicle made a "humming noise" when the ignition key was removed and was still actively consuming power in the vehicle. Furthermore, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact, an independent mechanic, replaced the battery, the alternator, and the starter; however, the failures persisted. The dealer (F.H. dailey Chevrolet, 800 davis St, san leandro, ca 94577, (510) 394-3783) was notified, but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle was recalled per NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) in 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #179

Jun 202014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
I have researched that my vehicle has in fact have the same ignition starting issues also as other Chevy Impala.. when turning the key to start vehicle as to initiate engine run, the vehicle suddenly ceases electrical power to the ignition coil. Several minutes later & after a brief pause the initial turning the key ignition starts the engine. Further faq pertaining to this flaw with all similar Chevy Impala all come to the same ignition switch engine turning on defects. All with different methods of turning buttons on & off as to individual success after repeated hail mary methods. As I have done so myself after every trouble shooting by several professional mechanics from professional automotive shops. Thank you for your assistance. Respectfully yours [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #178

Dec 282017

Impala

  • 139,440 miles
Engine shot down on freeway. Pulled it to meineke. They replaced ignition switch & key buzzer switch. On 12/28/2017, they charged me $169.99 replacing ignition switch & $155.40. I have receipt. I need $364.07 reimbursement for this recall defect.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #177

Jun 142017

Impala

  • 180,000 miles
Ignition switch needs to be fixed.

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #176

May 072017

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 182,826 miles
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. Updated 06/23/17 updated 10/6/2017

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #175

Dec 122016

Impala

  • 160,000 miles
On Dec, 12, our 2001 Impala was sitting in the driveway. It had not been driven for a few days and since the weather was cold, my husband wanted to make sure it would start. When he turned the key, there was an explosion in the injector system. Flames shot out and the system was blown apart. Fortunately, the car was not in our garage at the time and he was not injured. We called vermilion Chevrolet in danville, Illinois and the person who answered said it was a defective fuel regulator that had caused the problem. He seemed to be aware of the problem. We had recently received a recall for possible under the hood fires, but he told us that was for a leaky valve cover gasket, not the fuel regulator. We have comprehensive insurance, but they are balking at covering the damage. We have not had any estimates on getting it repaired yet. We are still waiting on the insurance. Meanwhile we have a car we cannot drive. We did some research on the internet and it appears that this is a known defect, but that the 2001 models were not included in any recall. Why not? help!!

- Indianola, IL, USA

problem #174

Nov 202016

Impala

  • 150,000 miles
Dash lights went out, replaced light switch, blows fuse if dash lights are turned on, horn will come on when car is off.earlier brake peddle wore wires behind it down, caused short, car would die while driving.low tire pressure light on, tires are fine.

- Lynd, MN, USA

problem #173

Mar 102016

Impala

  • miles
The ignition key comes out with car running.

- Hawthorne, FL, USA

problem #172

May 232011

Impala

  • 45 miles
Blinkers & hazards do not always work.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

problem #171

Jul 042016

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
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. Updated 10/18/16

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #170

Sep 152014

Impala

  • miles
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.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #169

Jul 312014

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
2001 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs. The consumer stated in late July 2014, she was unable to start the vehicle, because the key would not turn. A local repair shop replaced the ignition switch at cost of $289.74. Two months later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. GM denied the consumers request for reimbursement, because she did not have the work performed at a dealer.

- Harrodsburg, KY, USA

problem #168

May 212016

Impala

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Hampton, CT, USA

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