Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -21 City / 30 -32 HWY
Horsepower
180 -200
Seats
5 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Linda M
The life of my Chevy impala, in a nutshell a good one.
My car is very reliable and has good gas mileage. I keep it serviced when I am supposed too. I have never had any problems with my car I use to drive to work downtown Nashville and good overall performance. The one problem I have had was motors on the windows. We have to order from dealer but our own mechanic installs them. I think these could be made better.
accountCircle Tee F
My car is like a bolt of lighting.
My car has been to a lot of places. It rides great on the highway. I haven't really had any problems with it yet. My car came with banging speakers and rims. I've been to more than four states in my car and it still runs fine. It's a very fast car. It also rides smooth so it feels like you are riding in a airplane.
accountCircle Michael M
I own the road, outta my way.
Convertible is something I like about the car. Putting gas in is something that I would consider a dislike.
accountCircle Morgan P
Never had to work on it since I have had it.
Has only needed oil changed and tires. Never broke down or stopped working. I wish that it had cup holders in a different spot and my cigarette lighter sometimes flies out of its socket when it is done heating up. I don't really know what else to say about it the paint held up ok other than the good and for like a week my air conditioning smells bad.
accountCircle Lauren M
Amazing car! Great mileage, amazing altogether.
It is an amazing car. It runs great, I am able to take it on long trips. Gas is great. Clean on the inside and out. Badass car man I absolutely love it. I used to own a pt cruiser and never thought I'd love another car but the Chevy impala has changed my mind. I have always loved Chevy's.
accountCircle Kim S
It has been safe and reliable.
Nothing. It is been a good car. It has been reliable and trustworthy. This car has been great,a real workhorse.
accountCircle Nevada N
Great for family and doing uber.
My 2017 dodge grand caravan is wheelchair accessible. It has a ramp that conveniently folds up in the back. It has a touch screen with a DVD player and Bluetooth connection. I can make phone calls. It has a control panel on the steering wheel. All the windows can roll down. It take $40 to fill up on gas. It has a smooth ride to it. The van is very spacious but with the ramp in the back, the feel of having a trunk. I use my van to drive for uber so I cannot store any person items back there. Overall, I love caravans the can fit up to 8 people.
accountCircle Genista B
Perfect for a family with 2 children. It got tight after we had our third.
No anchors in the seats but other than that perfect family car. I have 2 children in large rear facing car seats, and another in a booster. The trunk is big enough to carry a pack and play full time, double stroller and I can even fit a medium sized cooler. Love my impala.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ebony J
It worked very well as a first car, but it you're looking for something reliable, find something else.
Super old car which gave me a bunch of problems. It's a long car so parking it can be a pain but otherwise it is pretty good.
accountCircle Erin T
Never again...
I got the car May 2018, so it was old when I got it and didn't expect it to be perfect. First problem was the radio didn't work for about 2 weeks and no one could figure out why, not even professionals. Then the power steering got ugly, changed the pump, but it was squealing again within a week, radio started working out of no where one day.. And currently comes one when ever it feels like it.. There's oil in my radiator, and I have to add a quart or 2 of oil every other week and refill coolant 2-3 weeks, power steering fluid every 2 days.. Slowly things are just not working.. Display on radio, radio, interior lights, dinging if keys are left in ignition, windshield wipers stuck strait up and down, trunk light, license plate light, gear shifter won't budge now, head lights are very dim, something muatve came off the trunk cuz it slams shut now.. Llie hard!! Sway bar, atruts in back, loose steerimg if i have the fluid filled interior is garbage, gas gauge don't work...
accountCircle Justin D
Nothing really mentioned everything.
Has been a long last vehicle. The wear and tear has definitely taken its toll over the last 15 years, but it's been a solid car.
accountCircle Cody C
The headlights are easy to change.
Cheap made but it's a pretty reliable car. The headlights fall out of it and the transition is kinds slipping the power windows and locks are starting to quit and its ok car the windshield wipers are broke and the interior is in bad shape but besides that.
accountCircle Tiffany W
I paid 500 dollars for it and it shows.
My vehicle is very comfortable and roomy it runs decent but it has its issues the gas gauge don't work the radio don't work the turn signals only work when they want to work. Sometimes they just make a buzzing noise. It gets good gas mileage. It leaks transmission fluid and burns oil. My car is not the best but it gets me everywhere I need to go with no issue
accountCircle Justin D
Long lasting, dependable, like other older cars does wear down over time.
Old, breaking down, has been a very dependable reliable car over the last 14 years though. I believe as long as you give whatever vehicle you own general maintenance they can run forever. If I were to go back in time and have the opportunity to buy this car again I still would.
accountCircle Gloria V
It gets me from point A to B.
Air conditioner does not work, fan/blower only works on high (3 lowest settings do not work). Would like it more if gear shift was on console and it had bucket seats; make it feel more sporty -- it just feels like "an old people's car", but it does get me from point A to B.
accountCircle Scott B
Dependable car, will get you from point A to point B without issues.
Steady starter, very little rust as it was a California rental. Has small issues, but has plenty of legroom. Perfect car for family. Sizeable trunk. V6 engine allows for good acceleration. Engine type has issues with head gaskets, but once replaced, is a steady vehicle.

Chevrolet Impala Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
180-200 HP 25-25 MPG 5-6 Seats
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LS
200 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Chevrolet Impala Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Ann W on March 26, 2021
Great gas mileage for over 16 years in city and open road
Has been a dependable vehicle for many years. Had to replace motors on both front power windows one window twice. Had given very good gas mileage of about 25 in city and about 32 open road.
accountCircle Bradley J on March 5, 2021
It gets me from point A to point B.
It is a solid full size sedan. It doesn't turn any heads, but it has been reliable.

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Owners

The 2001 Chevrolet Impala has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 13 other Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Chevrolet Impala has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #1 of 13 other Large Cars.

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Is The 2001 Chevrolet Impala A Good Car?

When I first bought it, absolutely, it has definitely outlived its life cycle, but I cannot afford to drive anything else right now so she still runs
Julie T.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Chevrolet Impala?

For the most part, yes, it is reliable, she is on her last legs though for a car that's 18 years old I cannot complain too much
Nicole E.

Is The 2001 Chevrolet Impala A Good Value?

It was a good deal, which is why I bought the car to begin with. It has paid for itself tenfold so I am quite happy with the purchase
Regina B.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety