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The cooling overheat light went on and the car turned off on me and my child on the exit of the 170 fwy, it now makes a screeching sound like metal, the radiator leaks and something smells burned, the mechanic I went to that was close by said I have to now replace the engine and other expensive items that seem to fall under the 2001 Impala recalls, my fuel pump has an issue as well and the electrical problem even worse it turns of and on as it pleases.
Was driving on interstate doing about 70/72 miles an hour when car shut off. Lost power steering, power brakes & lights. Managed to get it to the shoulder of the road & stopped. Car did restart. Car shut off several time after that when slowing down for a stop light or stop sign. Spent over $600 trying to get it fixed. Feel GM should have advised their dealerships about the problem when it was discovered in 2004. If dealership had been aware of problem they would have been able to fix it instead of trying several other costly things. I would still be drive the Impala & not making a car payment.
The light went out on the speedometer. The instrument lighting cluster was replaced at the dealer for $614 and it went out again in about one year. It is out now. The speedometer speed cannot be read at night.
When key is turned, dash lights come on but engine will not turn over. Radio will work, chimes will work, all interior and exterior lights work but engine will not crank. After some time, anywhere from 5 minutes to 1.5 hours, engine will turn over and car will start and run fine.
Car will not start and battery will not take a charge. The battery is good, however. This seems to be an electrical problem probably involving the BCM. Chevy should own up to this and repair for free. Once the battery is partially charged, lights flash, speakers hum, and things click. Its definitely a problem with several models.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Bought the car in August 2010 noproblem for ayear went to star thecar would not start security light was on had problems with it ever sense security light on car wont start unplug battery cable for 10 seconds it would start happens every few days went out tostart my car on Saturday 8/17 /13 car wouldn't start no crank no electrical systems not working.
Car thinks it is being stolen, and it will not crank with original keys. Appears to be a security issue. Must wait at least 10 minutes before attempting to crank again. It will not crank (motor will not turn over to crank) for at least 10 minutes after attempting to crank. Nothing happens when key is turned to crank/on position. I purchased this car new, and I have had it checked out by an independent mechanic. After searching online, this appears to be a common problem that has not been addressed by GM. Please help the consumer/car owner with this very serious problem. Thank you.
When braking my car assumes I'm sliding (like on ice) and I'm not--car uses ABS unnecessarily. When driving off my car assumes my wheels are spinning and unable to grip--they aren't and car uses traction control unnecessarily. Similar to a breaking throttle cable, when trying to make a left turn on a busy street, traction control being activated could be very hazardous.
I have a 2001 Chevy Impala and the gas gauge has a problem I would fill it up and the gauge would go right to E and the car would say check engine oil I just got a oilchange and low engine coolant.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the starter switch continuously failed and the vehicle could not be started. In addition, the headlights had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that there was an electrical failure, such as the anti theft and pass lock systems, which constantly caused the entire electrical system to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they were unable to repair the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 153,000.
My car has a starting problem my security light use to stay on for a while and then one day (June 20 2012) my car wouldn't start at all it use to take up to 10 minutes and then it would start but now its completely nothing my security light use to also blink and then and for the first time its not started for 4 whole months I try everyday seeing will it start but it hasn't can U all please make this problem noticeable and do a recall.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the anti-theft system engaged and as a result, prevented him from starting the vehicle. The security warning lamp was illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
Fathers day I was driving my Impala about 9 miles to my house everything was fine the engine wasn't hot no warning that somthing was wrong. I have always maintained my vechicle kept up with work on it anyways I drove it home parked it went inside and not even 5 min later there was smoke and a fire had started underneath my hood. Looked like it was somthing electrical and all I have on the vechicle for insurance is liability.
We have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala ls, and have had a couple incidents involving the vehicle anti theft system. The vehicle wouldn't start, and would display a security warning on the dash. Typically we had to wait about 10 - 15 minutes to try again, and the vehicle would start. I have looked online and have found many complaints about the anti theft failing on these vehicles not allowing them to start. GM has not issued a voluntary recall, and even after the alleged issue has been fixed by a dealership, many owners have complained the issue still exists.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft security battery warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the resistor and anti theft module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 14,428.
Cars battery dies when parked for a full day. Interior lights do not work, cannot turn on fog lights, driving lights don't come on, lights staying flashing. Battery lights on and so is the security light. Im not even comfortable turning it off when I get off at stores cause the car doesn't restart I have to wait an hour before restarting. Factory radio is locked when I took it in they charged me to unlock it but said that it'll come back on that they pretty much don't know why it happens all they can tell me was that it is a security problem.
Bought this car used and it was running fine for about a year till it got to the point that the car would not crank and security lock would pop up frequently now it almost takes an hour to crank it even if U hit the starter the stater moves but want crank the car I have spent over 4 grand on it trying to fix it but nothing works even checked fuses wires and computer box nothing looks bad cruise control stopped working awhile back too.
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- Los Angeles, CA, USA