Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Chevrolet Impala has 25 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.
25
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
07E021000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
01V136000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUI...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | WHEN YOU START THE CAR THE FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS STAYS ON FULL AND I CAN NEVER TELL HOW MUCH GAS IS IN T... |
| Feb 19, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD BACK FIRE AF... |
| May 30, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | PROBLEM: THE GAS METER IS NOT ACCURATE, IT GIVES ME FALSE READINGS WHICH RESULT IN ME RUNNING OUT OF... |
| May 26, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CHEVROLET IMPALA LS 2001 HAVE A DEFECT WHERE THE GAS GAUGE MOVES UP AND DOWN CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVIN... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICE... |
| Feb 4, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY IMPALA WITH A 3.8L V6. TODAY AROUND 3:30 CENTRAL TIME I WENT OUTSIDE TO START M... |
| Jan 3, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES. HE HAD SOMEON... |
| Sep 12, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE FILLED THE FUEL TANK A... |
| Apr 17, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT | 01 CHEVY IMPALA FUEL PUMP ISSUES HAS CORRECTED PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES IN WHICH IS A KNOWN DEFECT, OTH... |
| Feb 17, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY VEHICLE WAS A 2001 CHEVY IMPALA, ( CITY POLICE VEHICLE) 02/17/10 I WENT OUT IN THE MORNING TO STA... |
| Jan 29, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FIRST OCCURRENCE 01-08 IS EXACTLY DEPICTED IN NHTSA #04V090000. REPAIR COST $1,600. SECOND OCCURREN... |
| Nov 10, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DROVE CAR TO WORK, PARKED 3 MIN LATER CUSTOMER COMES TO MY JOB SCREAMING TO CALL 911 BECAUSE A CAR I... |
| Nov 10, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVEN MINUTES, T... |
| Aug 23, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I WAS PASSING ANOTHER CAR, MY CAR BACKFIRED, I THEN LOST POWER. RETURNING HOME AT A VERY SLOW SPEED.... |
| Dec 27, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT | 2001 CHEVY IMPALA I WENT OUTSIDE TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD, IT HAD ENOUGH POWER... |
| Dec 17, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE CONTACT'S WIFE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE... |
| Feb 11, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE BATTERY ON MY 2001 CHEVY IMPALA WAS DEAD, SO I PUT A BATTERY CHARGER ON THE BATTERY AND WHEN I W... |
| Jul 6, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2001 IMPALA - FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILURE; CONTINUED INTERMITTENT GASOLINE ODORS: INCREASINGLY S... |
| Nov 26, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH. CONSUMER... |
| Nov 1, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | YOU CAN HEAR AND FEEL THE GASOLINE SLOSHING AROUND IN THE TANK. WHEN TAKING OFF, IT FEELS LIKE SOM... |