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2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Seat Belts Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seat Belts Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA

6 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seat Belts Complaints

#11197093 |
TAKATA RECALL WHEN GOING TO FASTEN SEAT BELT IT WILL NOT FASTEN YOU HAVE TO MESS WITH IT A COUPLE TIMES BEFORE IT WILL LATCH AND SOMETIMES WILL UNLATCH WHILE DRIVING. TAKATA RECALL THE DRIVER FRONT BLINKER BULB HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES BUT AFTER BUYING NUMEROUS BULBS IT STILL WILL NOT WORK. TAKATA RECALL WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT WHEN I SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE IT TIGHTENS UP LIKE THE STEERING PUMP IS GOING OUT BUT IT ONLY DOES IT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN, ALSO WHILE DRIVING ITS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROAD SWAYING AROUND.
#11110131 |
TAKATA RECALLI HAVE CALLED CHEVY ABOUT THE RECALLS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE BUT MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED. IT IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TURNS ON AND OFF , THE SECURITY MESSAGE KEEPS COMING UP TO WERE IT WONT LET ME TURN ON THE CAR. IVE SEEN MAY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUES I HAVE. IVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS
#11019307 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE STOPPED TO TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,617. THE CONSUMER STATED ALL OF THE OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED INCLUDING WHIPLASH AND CONCUSSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *JS
#10648831 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE LATCH FAILED TO CONNECT IN ORDER TO SECURE SEAT BELT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH FOR DRIVER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER ALERTED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NO LONGER MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
#10502774 |
TL* THE THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
#10252520 | Crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA. IN OCTOBER OF 2006, WHILE STOPPED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE OTHER PASSENGER. SHE INJURED HER HEAD AND HAD TO BE HOSPITALIZED. SHE SUSTAINED MEMORY LOSS AND HAD TO UNDERGO THERAPY. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ON DECEMBER 8, 2008 ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FENDERS OF BOTH VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED. THE SEAT BELT FAILURE CAUSED HEAD INJURIES ONCE AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DEPENDED UPON THE TYPE OF CRASH AND HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS MAY OR MAY NOT...

Other 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas

Electrical System 187 complaints Engine 68 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 53 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 45 complaints Steering 37 complaints Air Bags 33 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Exterior Lighting 22 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 16 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 16 complaints Traction Control System 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 13 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 11 complaints Electrical Systemignition 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 8 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 8 complaints Steeringcolumn 8 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 6 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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