Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 0408110007 | 09/01/2004 | 10011091 | Instrument panel gap appearance. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 060203 | 06/02/2003 | 10003685 | Loud popping or snapping noise from the windshield or instrument panel area that is often described as a noise that sounds similar to a rock or stone hitting the windshield. diagnostic tips. *tt | 10/28/2003 | |
| 020867001 | 02/01/2002 | 632310 | Some customers may comment that the headliner sags at the front of the sunroof opening. *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
| 010864008 | 06/01/2001 | 622710 | Subject regarding new style water deflector. nlm | 10/22/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 702 | 02/01/2005 | 10016366 | Instrument panel (i/p) appearance. gm tech links. *tt | 09/09/2005 | |
| 030849023 | 06/01/2004 | 10012165 | Loud pop or snap noise coming from instrument panel (ip) in high ambient temperatures. this service bulletin replaces 030849023. *eh | 02/16/2005 | |
| 030849023 | 12/01/2003 | 10005171 | Loud pop or snap noise coming from instrument panel (ip) in high ambient temperatures. *tt | 02/10/2004 | |
| 030849018B | 10/01/2004 | 030849018A | 10004777 | Broken console or storage compartment lid latch. *tt updated *eh | 01/07/2004 |
| 01481 | 01/01/2004 | 01481A | 10004408 | Loud pop or snap noise from instrument panel (i/p) in hot ambient temperatures. *tt *mj | 12/05/2003 |
| 020861001A | 09/01/2003 | 020861001 | 10004286 | Clicking/creaking noise from front of vehicle. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 190702 | 07/19/2002 | 637302 | This message is in reference to a rattle noise coming from the center forward edge of the headliner. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 020861001 | 04/01/2002 | 020861001B | 634525 | Some owners may comment about a clicking / creaking type noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *tt | 10/03/2002 |
| 121200 | 12/12/2000 | 617780 | Some customers may comment that a debris collects in the lower portion of the rear wheelhouse opening just forward of the rear wheel. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 050302 | 05/03/2002 | 636595 | Concerns of a possible condition of door trim panel damage. *tt | 11/10/2002 | |
| 32 | 02/01/2001 | 623630 | Information regarding a new sytle door water deflector. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 030501 | 05/03/2001 | 619751 | Reports regarding a customer concern of intermittent operation of the auto power door lock feature. *tt | 06/28/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 27000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the vehicle has been in the repair shop approximately four times and they stated that the steering shaft and the frame in front of the wheels failed. the brakes are currently failing. the contact hears grinding metal when braking, driving over bumps, and when reversing. the dealer has yet to determine the cause of the brake failure. the noise has intensified. the failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 57,000. | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 2 | ||
| During normal operation there is a vibration at any speed, more severe when making a turn to either side. dealership has examined vehicle, and has replaced 'engine cradle twice. vibration is still present, and dealership is unable to effectively remedy the problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 9000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while attempting to reverse, the contact noticed that the middle seat head rest was blocking the window. the vehicle was taken to dealer but was not repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 9,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 24000 | 1 | ||
| The bumper shattered, when consumer backed the vehicle into a snow embankment.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/03/2002 | |||
| Doors are inoperative due to a computer module failure. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 100 | 12/12/2000 | |
| Power locks would lock intermittently, dealer notified, and informed consumer that after starting vehicle he should wait until the system has completed before shifting into drive. this would correct the problem. consumer wanted to know why should one have to wait? *ak consumer was also informed that is the way system was designed. *yd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 75000 | 3 | |
| Rear door handles broke off 2001 on chevrolet impala. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| While opening trunk a sharp piece cut consumer's hand. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 1 | 09/04/2003 | |
| My 2001 chevrolet impala makes a very loud banging noise when rotating the steering wheel while stopped or at very low speed, such as when pulling out of a parking space.i had the vehicle inspected by the chevrolet dealer where the car was purchased new, the inspection revealed faulty sub frame welding. the mechanic also said this was very common with the recent impala's and after many sub frames were replaced due to missing verticle welds and faulty sub frame welds, the manufacturer{ general motors} began using a less expensive super glue type locking material kit over the faulty welds, with at least the last 5 repairs at this shop completed as such. i have seen many reports of police vehicles {impala's} involved in accidents after control loss, which may be related to the missing and faulty welds. the loud banging noise is metal to metal caused by flexing of the aluminum sub frame at the missing/ faulty welds. | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| While making a right turn vehicle lost steering, and consumer hit a light pole. dealer replaced a broken tie rod and a- frame. consumer suffered a bruised arm. please add amount of damage to vehicle. *ak | |||