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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  Problems with rotors - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By WMM - May 29 - 2:00 am

  We love this car. Other then one MAJOR problem. We have to turn the rotors down about every three months. We replaced them once already at 30,000 miles. I have NEVER had this problem before with any other car. The dealer and corporate wont help. Why would this need to be done every 3-4 months? It is a hassle and the cost is high to do this. Other then that, the car is nice but we wouldnt buy it again because of this problem. Even more so since they (Chevy) wont help.

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  Fairly Happy - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By schober - April 15 - 2:00 am

  Our Impala is a decent car, but several problems have plagued us. New tie-rods at 30k (dealer found "problem" during state inspection and replaced under warranty). The rack and pinion was replaced at about 10k due to a loud squeal. The weak Goodyear RS-A tires were replaced after the third one blew out before 30k miles. The instument cluster was replaced at 37k due to a grinding noise in the tach. Its great to drive and the fuel mileage is incredible, over 25 average!! Its a good car, but I wouldnt buy another one.

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  2 times and out - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By madison - February 9 - 2:00 am

  We have had 2 new impalas with trouble with both re tire rods breaking both vehicles were in shop within warranty both chipped paint

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  Overall Great car! - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By ParrishFam - December 21 - 2:00 am

  We have had very few problems with our Impala. The brakes had lasted until 48,000 miles on the front, still over 50% left on the rear. Alignment goes out pretty easily. Only real complaint is the OnStar. The entire system has been replace twice and needs to be replaced again. Comfortable for my wifes daily commute. Large enough for family (5 people) trips. Excellent fuel economy for the power the motor has. Considering the SS model in the very near future. Highly recommended.

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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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  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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  A very, very good car - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By Sly Foxe - July 31 - 2:00 am

  This is one of the best cars overall that I have owned. It has a high level of comfort. Particularly the front seats. i am a big guy (250#s) and I have been very comfortable on days that I drove 600+ miles. One small problem with the power steering pump that was replaced under warranty and that is all after 26,000 miles. Fuel econmy is 19-21 in town and 28-30 on the road. Excellent for a car as large and comfortable. I also like the ONSTAR system. Still riding on the original tires and brakes that should be good for another 5,000 miles. Acceleration is above average and handling is secure and predictable.

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  Poor reliability - 2001 Chevrolet Impala
  By Ltolch - June 6 - 2:00 am

  This car has had coolant problems, two transmission rebuilds and warped rotors all within two years and 38,000 miles of easy city and highway driving.