2001 Chevrolet Impala Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 742 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,001miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 742 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,001 miles.
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.
“I bought a 2001 chevy Impala 1 week ago and now it will not accelerate over 30 miles an hour plus it cuts off when it reaches those miles. I had new spark plugs installed, wires, coil packs and a new fuel filter installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10317503, filed 2010-03, 146,705 miles“While driving on a busy street at 10 MPH, the passenger's front tire tread separated, causing damage to the front fender and bumper. The tire was a uniroyal - tiger paw, tire size pz25/60/16r, DOT number unknown at this time. The tire was aftermarket equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #10046163, filed 2004-01, 24,900 miles“I bought 4 douglas touring tires for my 2001 Impala on11/03/05 about 13,000 miles later my right front tire started to thump and shake. I had it checked. It was a seperated belt. I had it replaced and the tires rotated new on the back old on the front a month later the right front tire did the same thing. I had it replaced, this time I was forced to pay a 54.00 pro rate. What happened to the wareentee of the life of the tire? Now today the left front tire is doing the same thing. I can't affored to buy another one or two as the case may be...help”
NHTSA complaint #10213756, filed 2008-01“2001 Chevrolet Impala left front tire blew out. The blowout from the tire caused damage to the vehicle. According to the police report, the sidewall of the tire was cracked and dry rotted. The tire was a uniroyal. Ohio traffic crash report.”
NHTSA complaint #10201494, filed 2007-08“The consumer had noticed a thumping noise in the tires. The two rear tires were out of round and needed to be replaced. Between the dates of april 17th and august 22nd 2002, the consumer stated that the vehicle developed a new thumping noise, was later told that the tire is out of round, goodyear tires.”
NHTSA complaint #567641, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 36 | 4% |
| 2007 | 55 | 9% |
| 2006 | 26 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 0% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 16% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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