Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Impala

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 959 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V701000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,003,556
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-26
Owners notified
2016-02-19

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

Safety risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V116000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,497,516
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-08
Owners notified
2009-04-09

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

Safety risk

IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V136000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
126,745
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-24
Owners notified
2001-06-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." A FUEL RETURN LINE CAN BECOME SEVERED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BRACKET THAT WILL MAINTAIN POSITIONING OF THE FUEL LINE IN A FRONTAL CRASH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V371000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-13
Owners notified
2000-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.

Safety risk

IF THE INFLATOR SEPARATES, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DURING A CRASH AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION WOULD BE REDUCED. IF IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SEPARATED INFLATOR COULD BE PROPELLED DOWNWARD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO A REAR SEAT PASSENGER WHOSE FOOT IS POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY UNDER THE INFLATOR MODULE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V244000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
580
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-29
Owners notified
2000-10-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.

Safety risk

IN A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system187106,000 mi
Engine68137,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling5375,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4544,071 mi
Steering3746,831 mi
Air bags33100,000 mi
Unknown or other2390,000 mi
Exterior lighting22110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2252,025 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1816,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1758,570 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1678,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline16116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1645,000 mi
Traction control system14110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1367,179 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1373,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1162,478 mi
Electrical system: ignition1041,307 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10126,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1055,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor981,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9159,444 mi
Service brakes9140,000 mi
Suspension947,600 mi
Vehicle speed control953,542 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module875,212 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module889,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)8134,000 mi
Steering: column818,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector833,000 mi
Air bags: frontal727,313 mi
Equipment738,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights747,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system724,000 mi
Tires732,001 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery648,270 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch650,100 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights655,000 mi
Power train686,000 mi
Seat belts6165,000 mi
Suspension: front638,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly532,001 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module462,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash437,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system467,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Visibility: power window devices and controls4105,600 mi
Wheels463 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel3127,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices397,000 mi
Interior lighting3110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)350,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack344,007 mi
Structure: body3150,012 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing337,000 mi
Visibility380,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window3—
Equipment: electrical252,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings238,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit259,436 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings275,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail268,000 mi
Fuel system, other290,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats29,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings22,781 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: linkages21 mi
Structure227,000 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: frame and members21 mi
Tires: tread/belt224,900 mi
Visibility/wiper2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module138,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: horn140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk130,300 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility1102,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater116,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit117,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery186,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system195,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors175,990 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1157,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1—
Latches/locks/linkages190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock190,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly125,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler129,585 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock15,264 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, air: disc112,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections189,900 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting160,754 mi
Steering: rack and pinion138,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers124,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments175,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal130,200 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control130,200 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.