Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Chevrolet Impala has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 740 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V116000 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V136000 GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL RETURN LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V371000 GM/SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V244000 GM/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 224 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 120 complaints
- Steering 76 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 73 complaints
- Engine 68 complaints
- Power Train 57 complaints
Of the 740 complaints on file, 33 report a crash and 67 a fire; across all 740 complaints, owners report 39 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Chevrolet Impala has a below-average reliability rating due to a notable number of complaints and recalls, particularly concerning the electrical system, engine, and steering. Though there are multiple recalls, the evidence points to recurrent issues, particularly in the electrical system, indicating potential reliability concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Engine and cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| Steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Steering system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine overheating
- Steering noise
- Brake pedal vibration
- Fuel smell inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.