Overview & Reviews

GM resurrected the Impala nameplate last year (a staple in Chevy's lineup from 1959 to the early '80s and then briefly from 1994 to '96) and put it on an all-new, full-sized sedan body that rides on the Lumina front-drive platform. Although the Lumina itself is still with us for the 2001 -model-year, Impala will eventually replace it as Chevy's large-car entry to battle the likes of Ford's Crown Victoria, Buick's LeSabre and Chrysler's LH cars.

• Six-passenger seating availability, big brakes, torquey V6 engines.

• So-so styling, no V8, wallowy suspension, big front-drive cars rarely sell as well as big rear-drivers.

User Reviews:

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  Cant go wrong here - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By Walt123 - December 14 - 2:00 am

  I ve leased this vehicle for about 2 1/2 years now and I must say its been very reliable. 20 MPG in town and 31 on long trips. No mechanical problems at all. Very comfortable. When the lease is up Ill buy it.

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  nice car - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By petrock - December 7 - 2:00 am

  have no problemes with this car,unlike edmunds I like front wheel drive handles great in snow

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  2001 Impala - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By CHARLIE-D - December 7 - 2:00 am

  Left fron transaxle seal leaked at 7,000 miles and repaired. Most miles are highway and one of the better cars I have ever owned. Looking for a new 2004 and will buy another Impala. I wish they had changed the 2004 body style.

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  Great car but with exception - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By montgomery - December 1 - 2:00 am

  This car is extremely comfortable. I call it a poor mans Cadillac. The only problem I have had with this car is the brakes. Replaced rotors at 21000 miles and again at 35000 miles. This has also ruined four sets of pads and they are gone again now at 49000 miles. General Motors says they have no problem with this but I know different after owning 14 Chevrolets. Do not trust the brakes.

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  high maintenence vehicle - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By fleetman - November 25 - 2:00 am

  Great car till it hits 60K then get out your check book. So far the front brakes have been changed twice, fuel injectors serviced,front end makes awful klunking noise, steering wheel squeeks, catalytic converter changed, computer repaired, ignition repaired, spark plug wires changed and the list goes on and on and on!!!!!!!!

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  all gm vehicles should be this good - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By fancydancy - October 25 - 2:00 am

  An outstanding car. Rides well with comfort and style. Engine and brakes are responsive and strong. The only problem this car has had has been early replacement of front brake pads at 28000 miles and frayed wires which were replaced under warranty at 22000 miles (the dealer said this problem was probably caused by animals which had chewed the wires!) Otherwise no problems. Car could be quieter, however.

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  Great car but unreliable - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By amcurtis - October 17 - 2:00 am

  I have driven my car 16k miles in the 6 months I have owned it. I do lots of harsh city driving and many highway miles. I am religious about the maintenance and upkeep. I love the car it drives great. Rotors warped 29k, dealership turned free. Warped again at 34k. 43k miles a lower intake manifold gasket started leaking and a fuel injector went bad. merging onto the highway yesterday something under the hood went crunch and the computer shut the engine down. now it is in the shop for what I expect to be a torque converter or transmission at 43k. very glad I bought the extended warranty not so glad that I bought the car.

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  Impala - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By emcdonne - October 2 - 2:00 am

  This has been a very reliable, comfortable, good performing vehicle. The Gas mileage is excellent averaging 20 mpg in town and 30 highway. The trip computer however has a slight problem trying to keep track of the mpg and gallons used. The performance of the 3.8 is remarkable. Handling is sure and secure.

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  Great Car - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By Butchy - September 29 - 2:00 am

  This is a car with the consumer in mind that is fun to drive and a lasting car. For those who keep a vehicle and want great dependability over the long haul this is the car. With a great price and great dependability you cant beat the overall package. I dont want to burn the wheels off or hit the backroad for a race. If that is what you would like to do then you need to buy a sports car. This is a great car!

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  Bad rotor design - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By Ferg - August 27 - 2:00 am

  Had to replace front rotors at 19,000 and 34,000 miles. Other than that, I love the car.