2001 Chevrolet Impala

Introduction: The 2001 Chevrolet Impala is a full-size sedan that was praised for its comfort, spacious interior, and reliability. It was available with a variety of engine and transmission options.

Engine:

• 3.4L V6
  • Intake manifold gasket failure: The intake manifold gasket can fail, causing coolant and oil leaks, as well as engine overheating.
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant and/or oil leaks, engine overheating, check engine light.
  • Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found
• 3.8L V6
  • Head gasket failure: The head gasket can fail, causing coolant and oil leaks, as well as engine overheating.
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant and/or oil leaks, engine overheating, white smoke from exhaust.
  • Solution: Replace the head gasket.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1000 - $1500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission:

• 4-speed automatic transmission
  • TCC solenoid failure: The TCC solenoid can fail, causing the transmission to shudder or slip when shifting.
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission shuddering or slipping, check engine light.
  • Solution: Replace the TCC solenoid.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• 5-speed automatic transmission
  • No known issues

Suspension:

• Front lower control arm bushings: The front lower control arm bushings can wear out, causing a clunking noise when turning or going over bumps.
• Description/Symptoms: Clunking noise when turning or going over bumps, uneven tire wear.
• Solution: Replace the front lower control arm bushings.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
• Recalls: None Found

Electrical:

• Alternator failure: The alternator can fail, causing the battery to discharge and the vehicle to stall.
• Description/Symptoms: Dimming headlights, battery warning light, vehicle stalling.
• Solution: Replace the alternator.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
• Recalls: None Found

Exterior:

• No known issues

Interior:

• Power window failure: The power window motors or switches can fail, causing the windows to become stuck.
• Description/Symptoms: Windows not working, intermittent window operation.
• Solution: Replace the failed power window motor or switch.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
• Recalls: None Found

Summary: Overall, the 2001 Chevrolet Impala is a reliable vehicle with some minor issues. The engine and transmission issues can be costly to repair, but they are not common. The suspension and electrical issues are more affordable to fix. The interior issue with the power windows is also relatively inexpensive.