2001 Chevrolet Impala Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 742 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 165,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 742 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10502774, filed 2013-03, 195,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11197093, filed 2019-04, 343,232 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11110131, filed 2018-07“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10648831, filed 2014-10, 165,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019307, filed 2017-08, 83,617 milesRelated recalls
- 00V228003Aug 7, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2000–2001, Venture 2000–2001, GMC Jimmy 2000–2001 +13 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 4% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala
225 complaintsEngine cooling
123 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsExterior lighting
73 complaintsBrakes
70 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology