CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Chevrolet Impala has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 742 complaints with NHTSA, including 33 crashes, 67 fires, 39 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (232 reports).
2001 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Impala problems
Problem areas named in the 742 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 232 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 124 |
| Exterior Lighting | 84 |
| Steering | 77 |
| Engine | 68 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 58 |
| Power Train | 58 |
| Air Bags | 49 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
What owners report
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 2021 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that her husband had entered the vehicle and while the key was in the ignition, the vehicle exploded in the engine compartment. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police report filed. There were fire and flames approximately six feet high. The contact and her husband were able to extinguish the fire. The contact called the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer (Sunset Chevrolet 910 Traffic Ave, Sumner, WA 98390(253) 656-0459) but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON BUT NO DEPLOYMENT.
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.
When the Mass Airflow Sensor gets dirty, engine shuts off..
2001 Chevrolet Impala questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Electrical System:Ignition; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Air Bags:Side/Window. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on 742 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (232), Engine And Engine Cooling (124), Exterior Lighting (84).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Impala has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.