Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Impala ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated while driving 45 mph and the "service engine soon" message appeared. the check engine indicator remained illuminated for a couple of weeks. the contact saw a service bulletin online regarding the catalytic converter. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to file a complaint with nhtsa. the failure mileage was 150,000.

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to dealerships failure to repair vehicle oil leakage before consumer received engine oil deposits on exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle leaked oil all the time and 15 years later, she received a recall regarding the issue. *jb

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.

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 failed to start. when the contact opened the hood, the manifold cover exploded and burned his face. the contact used his shirt to douse the fire. the contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to a local dealer for repair. prior to the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). when the dealer was contacted, the contact was informed that the part to do the repair was unavailable. the dealer stated that the repairs would only cover the parts that were in the recall, excluding the cost of towing. the failure mileage was 169,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and was placed on a waiting list. the dealer stated that the required part was available; however, when the contact arrived at the dealer, the part was no longer available to service the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 04/22/16*lj updated 04/28/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fire in the engine compartment. the fire independently extinguished itself. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle, but it was not repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 148,000. updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated she will have to junk the vehicle. the manufacturer was of no help. updated 04/21/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil continuously. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine, engine cooling); however, 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 issue. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/11/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine was replaced due to water getting inside the valve cover and the valve cover gasket. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) a year after the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle approximate failure mileage was 129,000. updated 02/26/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an unusual sound and noticed smoke under the hood when he attempted to start the vehicle. the contact lifted up the hood and observed an engine fire. the fire was extinguished with water. an independent mechanic stated that the intake manifold failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the service engine soon sensor, check engine sensor and low coolant sensor illuminated. the vehicle stalled several times. the vehicle failed to restart the last time the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer was contacted and they indicated that nhtsa campaign id number (electrical system) was not related to the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the horn failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the horn was replaced three times but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to determine when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 03/09/16*lj the consumer stated the horn was replaced on 12/7/15 and still functioning. *tr

The plenum on the intake manifold was warped due to a bad intake manifold and now antifreeze and oil are being released and are caking on my max airflow sensor and map sensor. i have done research and this seems to be a common problem. i think it's about time that gm made a recall on it because it is not an easy or, for the people who don't know a bumper from a fender, it is a very expensive fix. especially when you bring it to a mechanic and they keep charging you $300 to change your max air flow sensor and you don't know any better. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and caught on fire. the fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. the contact was advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) for the spark plug retention wire, which had not been completed. the contact was advised that the defect was what caused the fire. the manufacturer advised that they would not repair the vehicle under the recall campaign. the failure and the current mileages were 130,000. *tr

2001 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle explosion and caught fire before consumer had recall repaired. *smd