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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Good ride but you will pay for it $$$$ - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By GregS - September 15 - 2:31 pmTo be fair i bought it used and was an x security car. Anyway had the head gasket, lifters, tie rods, and the air stopped working. I do have 184,000 so that part is good. Key lock problem a huge pain but can be reset by leaving the key in on position for 11 minutes exactly as it resets! Stinks if you are in a hurry because it happens at the worst times!
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WAS an Impala kid - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By WAS an Impala kid - August 21 - 11:26 pmI had loved the car. I wanted to buy another. THEN all the issues built up over the years. Do highway driving, garaged. The electrical system is very messed up in these cars. My temp gauge has not worked in years in the winter. Now it does not work when air temp is under 80 degrees.had wiring and sensors replaced and it still does not work. gas gauge now floats, directionals go out (mostly when humid), have a $900 oil leak. Under $100 for parts but $800 in labor to lift engine to get to. I also have the traction control and ABS issue. They go on when not needed and disble on their own. We like the new malibu (car of the year) but am so soured on Chevy.
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RE- THINK if your going to spend more - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By Gene from Mass - May 3 - 12:30 pmI have owned my Impala 9 months. YOU cant find a better car for the MONEY! You cant find more ROOM in its class. You cant find better GAS milage in its class. You cant beat the PRICE. Luxury, Ride, Power, Handling, Room, Looks, Whats not to like?
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I like it.... Impala LS 3.8L - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By texasdriver - March 28 - 2:00 amI drive a lot of miles... Im retiring my Suburban with 327K miles from daily use. So when I went looking for vehicles, SUVs were first on the list. With the current political situation and the potential for rising gas prices, I looked at the Impala. Primarily for fuel mileage, but also because it has a roomy interior. I purchased this car with 37.4K miles on it. Im averaging 28+ mpg, at about a 70/30 highway/city mix. There is no indication of the cars age in performance, appearance, or operation. Its a very comfortable cruiser with ample room for 5 adults. The trunk is huge. I miss my Sub, but not at the gas pump.
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I like it.... Impala LS 3.8L - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By TexasDriver - March 28 - 2:00 amI drive a lot of miles... Im retiring my Suburban with 327K miles from daily use. So when I went looking for vehicles, SUVs were first on the list. With the current political situation and the potential for rising gas prices, I looked at the Impala. Primarily for fuel mileage, but also because it has a roomy interior. I purchased this car with 37.4K miles on it. Im averaging 28+ mpg, at about a 70/30 highway/city mix. There is no indication of the cars age in performance, appearance, or operation. Its a very comfortable cruiser with ample room for 5 adults. The trunk is huge. I miss my Sub, but not at the gas pump.
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Great car. - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By Professor1 - March 4 - 10:00 amLove this car. Drives well, great mileage, very comfortable and safe. The car is by far my favorite, especially with options like dual temperature controls (my girlfriend can stay warmer), a great stereo, very roomy, and steering wheel controls for radio and cruise...Oh! And I really like split split front seats with safety options like side air bags. This car was well designed and well built, Ill be keeping mine a long time.
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1st 165k were troublefree - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By Eric - February 9 - 7:36 pmBought new as a company car, drove the 1st 165k no trouble except for 1 check engine for bad gas. Bought the car from my employer at ~80k still driving it daily at 248k. It does eat front rotors you get one turn, then replace em. Im on the 3rd set on front. Most of what has gone wrong was mostly due to my failure to do maintenance, and due to operator abuse like overcranking the steering wheel or driving over a cinder brick on the interstate while clipping along at 80 mph (Yeah, I did that not recommended). Problems coming fast now at 248k, but Im not amazed. Time to get another Impala. Advice - Change transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles if you want max life on the trans
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Lemon! - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By jenn76 - January 26 - 12:18 pmWe bought this car 7 years ago. After the warranty ran out we have had nothing but trouble. We have had to replace the fuel pump, the transmission (before it ever reached 100,000 miles). At one point the car would shut off while I was driving it! Just recently, the engine basically exploded and set on fire. Our mechanic said it was due to a fuel leak that was running through the engine. I would never recommend this car! We have sunk over $5000 in it just for repairs. GM has offered no recalls for the problems we have had.
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This is not a family sedan - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By atmandjLS01 - January 25 - 11:13 pmI just got this car 4 months ago and already I had to spend $600 replacing the oil pan gasket. Also, the owner before me had to replace a couple parts like the steering rack, as well, which cost him around 2 grand, parts+labor. It drives great, has plenty of power for freeway driving although electrical problems bring it down, like intermittent times where the turning signals dont work. For all its problems, it is still worth buying.
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Watch out. - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
By Jordiec - January 1 - 11:37 pmAfter owning this car for 6 months, Ive already had to put more than 1k into repairs for it and there is currently something wrong with it, yet again. I bought this car used, with 76k on it and was in love with it! So far Ive had problems with the body control module, fan system, and doors. I admire the interior - the seats are comfortable and it is roomy. It also gets pretty good gas mileage for such a big car. However, it is completely unreliable. It is cheaply made - the materials used are low quality. Just yesterday the gas cap fell off and a piece of the trunk interior did aswell. If youre going to buy a used car - look elsewhere! It is not a wise investment.
