Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Impala ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key failed to move while in the ignition. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer jeff drennen chevrolet buick gmc cadillac of zanesville (3625 maple ave, zanesville, oh 43701 (740) 630-0548) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and tumbler needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 116,000. *tt consumer could not start the car.*jb

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

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.

Ignition switch needs to be fixed.

Tl* 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*lj updated 10/6/2017*js

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!!

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.

Tl* 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*lj *tr

Tl* 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.

I waited for recall parts (ignition and oil leak) and had them completed 4/13/16. on 4/22/16 my car started smoking coming off the freeway, i pulled over and the engine stalled, people yelled to get out it was on fire. the fire started in front of engine and proceeded though engine compartment burning all plastics and wiring. dealership says i'm responsible for the damage since i didn't have full insurance coverage. how can that be, my car was fine until they worked on it. dealership was also very rude and condescending. i hope all chevrolet dealers aren't the same. i gave dealership 7 days to resolve the problem, however they basically told me no one can help me. i almost burned up in this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while inserting the key in the ignition, it independently ejected while the ignition switch seized. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was previous repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 15,808.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to no return communication from dealership about vehicle repairs for recall notice 15v701. *smd the consumer stated as she was going around a curve on a ramp, the vehicle stalled. she heard a popping noise and quickly exited the vehicle. the vehicle began to smoke and shortly thereafter, the front end was engulfed in flames. updated 01/03/17. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start after it was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the key had to be manipulated in the ignition for the vehicle to be started. the contact stated that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle was started. the contact stated that there was no difficulty starting the vehicle until the vehicle received the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

The ignition key comes out with car running.

Key turns in ignition but car will not crank.sometimes wait 10 minutes and it will start some times it won't.security light comes on while driving.

The ignition keeps locking out the cars ability to start. on numerous occasions this vehicle would not start after entering the vehicle. the lights would come on and when the key is rotated to the start position nothing would happen. upon waiting for 10 to 20 minutes this vehicle will then restart. when taken to the garage to have maintenance done this vehicle never failed for them on twenty times of starting in a row. took the car home and it sat and now it failed again. my daughter is about to be dismissed from her current job because of this constant failure to start. lately, the time has grown. my daughter took a video of the incident and have taken it back to the dealer and they are not able to duplicate the problem. they said they had to jump it to start it and when questioned about it they stated it took them 10 to 15 minutes to gather all the equipment to get it to start. the problem would have resolved itself in that time. this is now becoming life threating as the vehicle stalls in traffic and an accident could happen. no codes are showing for this according to the dealer. this has been going on for approximately 5 months now and getting worse. in my opinion it is something to do with the ignition or security system. i hope nothing serious happens while my daughter is driving. this is the only vehicle she has for transportation. i am submitting this on her behalf.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the radio stayed on when the vehicle was turned off. there was an error message on the radio display panel, indicating "check cd". the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) and was unable to determine when the parts would become available to receive the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and was not able to determine a reasonable time frame of when the parts would become available to supply to the dealer. the failure mileage was not available. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/09/16*lj; 05/14/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. after activating the turn signal, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the air bag sensor light illuminated. while driving, the key was removed from the ignition switch and the vehicle continued to operate. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 184,000.

Tl* 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.

As any serious car owner, i tried to address the cheaper items such as battery replacement and spark plugs, all have been replaced twice. slowly all the electrical applications in my car began to stop working from the blinkers, radio, hazards, cruise control, car windows, and finally the car stopped starting. i was too broke to address it then, so every early morning my car would require a nice jump start to begin the day. this impala would not start so often that i purchased a portable battery to jump it everywhere, even as simple as the gas station. at first i thought the parasitic drain (drain on the car battery) was coming from the dash cluster/instrument panel which was in line with the complaints i have discovered on google that the bcm was causing non-starter issues for other impalas. however, once the instrument panel was replaced my radio was still not working and eventually the car became a non-starter again; therefore, i suspected the root of the issue still hand not been discovered. i explained this to mr. mcghee, the owner of mcghees auto shop, he did a thorough job of combing all the intricate wires to determine finally an intermittent draw occurring from the amplifier in the trunk of the car. the solution to the problem, fixing the amplifier, cost a grand total of 220$ to have the actual part fixed; i did not want to risk placing a non-stock amplifier, my specific amplifier is no longer available, in the car. however, i like other consumers continually paid to replace parts that failed as it was not obvious there was an underlying malfunctioning in a particular application that made the essential product useless.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. the contact mentioned that the vehicle did not restart after waiting for 10 minutes. the failure recurred four times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,182. ma 10/6 updated 3/28/2016*js *cn

Turn ignition to start all dash lights and power turns on. no crank no start wait about ten min try it again the car starts perfect.

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 ignition recall was performed on my 01 impala 3.4 recently. this recall was meant to fix the issue of the car shutting off while driving due to the key moving out of the run position to the off position. however, this has not fixed the issue. i have been to several repair shops with concerns about the car shutting off while driving and no one has been able to diagnose the issue. the car is running perfect except for this issue. i believe this issue is due to the ignition recall. i have read the reports concerning this recall and understand that the solution is to modify the key but i would look into other options since this has not fixed this issue. their is absolutely nothing else wrong with the car according to 4 repair shops and 4 diagnostic scans that have been ran on the vehicle. while driving, the car will shut off, it will restart without any issues but this is becoming dangerous for my children and i to be driving in. their is absolutely no warning on when this will occur so i have no way to prepare for this issue. i just wanted to bring this to your attention so you may look into this recall once again. this issue has been happening more frequently since may of this year. you may feel free to contact me anytime for any information you might need from me. thank you *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement recall and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer also stated the intake gaskets were replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when attempting to turn on the vehicle, it made a loud noise and caught fire. the fire extended to the garage and house. the vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included on nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

My car was starting up fine prior to 4:00pm monday afternoon. i drove home to let my son in the house to get money for the movie and when i got back in the car to start it up nothing.the key wouldn't turn at all. and the next day i went in to yemms chevorlet in galesburg il 61401 to see why it the ignition key wouldn't turn. the guy [xxx] was not in at the time. so i called wednesday to see if he was in and i was giving a day to come in 1/31/2015 at 10 am to get a key.and was told if it is the ignition that yemms chevorlet was not going to fix it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v10000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch as part of the recall remedy. while driving approximately 40 mph, the battery sensor light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was restarted and immediately taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the replacement ignition switch was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,590.

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? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. on another occasion, the security and air bag warning lights was continuously illuminated. also, the contact noticed that the steering column was loose which caused the vehicle to shake while driving at high speeds. the vehicle was taken the dealer for a diagnosis of the security light and the engine stalling. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system). however, the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the steering column and the mechanic stated that the steering column was loose and needed to be repaired or tightened. the vin had not been included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 08e063000 (steering) or 09e005000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Since gm performed safety recall # 14350 on our keys we've had more issues with our 2001 impala not starting which has rendered it unable to be started currently. this is my second time posting since i originally posted on 10/24/14 regarding the car cutting out while driving. since that time we've been having issues with the car intermittently not starting or failing to restart after driving it a short distance, like going to the store. a few weeks ago we had to spend $140 on a new battery after the mechanics told us that was the starting problem. two days later it once again wouldn't restart after stopping at the store for a few minutes. the mechanic came and checked the car and tightened the battery terminal connections thinking that was the issue. a few days after the car wouldn't restart once again after a short visit to the store. that time a tow truck driver tried to jump it but it wouldn't start, so it was towed to the mechanic. once at the mechanics the mechanic tried to start it and it started right up. he kept it for two days and tried starting it numerous times and every time it started. since bringing it back home we've had problems once again with it not starting even though everything seems fine and the battery terminals are tight. today the key fob would not open the door remotely nor would the car start. i've been researching these issues and see where in many instances people have found the ignition/key fob issues are related to the pass lock system keeping the car from starting or canceling the engine while running. gm needs to address these issues which are causing vehicles like ours to either not start or have engine failure while driving. *tr

Turned on vehicle and a/c blower, and cruise control not working. *tr

We've had numerous issues over the last few years including intermittent electrical issues, engine cutting out, engine lurching, and difficulty starting. two particularly dangerous times were especially scary -- one time the engine cut out, without warning, while my son was driving in traffic, on a four lane road, with children in the car. the other time was when i was driving down a hill in a snow storm at night. the roads were slippery and i lost all power including the lights and power steering. we've spent at least $2000 for diagnostics/repairs for fuel system checks, electrical checks, new ignition, new ignition wires, new a/c compressor (a/c wouldn't cool), and one fuel injector replaced. for several months it didn't cut out but the engine would still lurch once in awhile. four days ago my husband took it in for the key recall and the dealer said that the fuel injectors needed cleaning so we had it done. the car ran fantastic... until today when out of the blue, while driving down the road at 30mph, the engine cut out after going over a bump in the road. we called the dealer and they said to keep a journal of when the issue happens again. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to fuel line and ignition recall problems. *smd the consumer stated 5-10 after exiting the vehicle, he was informed his vehicle was on fire. the consumer stated he received a recall letter several months prior. however, the letter stated the parts were not available. *jb

After having the so called recall fixed the added weight from the new keys makes me have to lift the key up in the ignition and wiggle it to get the ignition to turn. i feel this new fix has just added to the ignition problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the ignition key was able to be removed from the vehicle while the ignition was in the on position. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition keys recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed twice. the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. *jb

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact stated that the part was unavailable for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded the reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Car refuses to start. security system locks up and it won't start for 10 minutes. signal lights won't work when needed. may work one day, the next, no. this has been a problem for 6 years. the most recent episode was 8/13/14. i have had it in the shop 2-3 times after i bought it with no satisfaction. getting really tired of this!! i really would like some answer to my problem. it is getting worse about not starting. on 3 different occasions, it took 20 minutes instead of 10. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the dealer refused to perform the recall repair since the contact no longer owned the original keys. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer requests reimbursement for ignition switch recall repairs. *smd 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. *jb

This auto theft system,pass-lock in the ignition has caused myself and many other impala owners to be stranded in the all kinds of unbearable weather,and unsafe conditions.the cars after being shut off will not start again until maybe 20 min later.my car would not start after two days i had to leave it in the mall parking lot until i could find someone to tow it for me,there i was stranded a second time with my children in the car and it was above 90 degrees outside.this is very inconvenient i do not have the money for a mechanic to guess at whats wrong with my vehicle.its not the starter,or battery please do a recall on this issue. *tr

I have researched that my vehicle has in fact have the same ignition starting issues also as other chevy impalas.. 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).' *pm

My infant and i was stranded for 3 days my car would not start all the lights came on but would not say anything.. when i investigated online i was informed thousands of people are having this same issue and it was the security system/ignition that locked me out of my own car .. *tr