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LRCobra
On another note, I noticed now three times my tire pressure monitor has gone off after hitting an especially bad pot hole, I have reset each time after checking to see tire pressure was the same. The first time this happened it turned out I did have a screw in the left rear tire that had an almost inperceptable leak, got that fixed but can't find anything else stuck in the tire. Is the force of the tire hitting the pothole mishaping the tire and messing up the monitor? Anyone else having this problem? I know this is not a serious problem per se, but hey, it's all I have...
Good Luck!
#1097 watusi/#1158 hunter39 tire pressure, monitor, gas... The Chevrolet web site added a tire care section a while back. Haven't gotten around to check it yet. I've found the pressure monitor(in ABS sensors) to be invaluable to detect slow leaks that you may not be aware of between pressure check times, lets you know ahead of time before you are stuck with a flat. My Goodyear tire dealer fixes my flats free on my Goodyear tires. I personally are partial to the brand, even though there are other good "years" on certain brands. You can always upgrade to another model. As far as gas, I had a friend with a Honda Shadow 1100 MC(motorcycle, not Monte Carlo) that said his dealer recommended Texaco gas because it keeps the engine internals cleaner than any other brand.
#1121 swebco I'm not sure if your ABS is engaging prematurely like teo asked, but if not, the dealers may be right. Remember, the Impala has BIG BRAKES, and may respond stronger than ABS systems on other cars you've had. Fortunately, I haven't had to use them on this car. My previous PD training and years/miles experience may have helped to avoid it, despite the fact that I drive kinda fast, though responsibly.
#1153 00impala That wired plug under the console may be for the electronic controls of the transmission.
#1098/1134/1138/1139 toe-I agree with some of the others. You have been among the most valuable contributors to this forum. Keep it up. BTW, who invested/discovered the stereo amp bypass fix. I haven tried it yet, but may do so as a temporary fix for more bass until I put in my amp/speakers/subwoofers I was thinking, if we can get hold of another plug like the one from the amp to clip in, maybe we can bridge the wires on that connector plug to snap in with better integrity, so the wires don't come out. I know www.scosche.com has products for car audio to interface OEM/aftermarket. products. The even have one to hook up the Rockford Fosgate CD changer to the GM stock radio. I'm not sure if it will fit ours. They may have the right connector available for my recommended fix, or for putting in another amp.
Also, my car is also a 01/00 build date vin#2G1WH55K0Y9255705. I'll keep you informed of development in my car. As far as the engine cradle, I remember first seeing in the C&D article on the police Impala that it had a reinforced engine cradle. I was just thinking about your posts, and the TSB that the "shim" material may be the reinforced part, and that the cradle may be the same for all. It's just that the cradle in the stock impalas w/o the "shim" may develop the flexing, cracks, etc. Maybe that is why some cars are being taken back so fast and new cars given, and the the old cars may just be fixed and recirculated, so as not to cause the media bad rap about the otherwise fine car. Anyone want a new Impala? Could it be that Chevy added the rear bumper insert to denote cars with the cradle fix? LOL Maybe...
Also, if they can come out with a Monte Carlo SS, why not an Impala SS? The MC doesn't have a V8 or vegetable juice, I mean police package running gear, so why not just make it available on special order with already made SS emblems, police package, grey instead of wood grain inside trim, 140MPH speedo and oil pressure/voltmeter gauges for the MC SS, in addition to the RSA tires and 3.29 gears(and dual exhaust)? JACOB
"So, let's face it, Canadians: we have two-tiered democracy in this country: a Chevy democracy for you and me to choose our MPs, and a Lexus democracy for our MPs to choose their Speaker of the House of Commons. "
Thanks for asking
LRCobra
I'll work on this tonight and get it posted. I'll also post the fix to my On-Star problem.
What color will your new be? Same options? Oh wait...on the '01 LS you have the free onstar!!!
Tell us the details when you have time to post a message!
Well Frank I guess I was looking in the wrong place for those screws... I'll check there and tighten them up... looking forward to hearing about your new 01'
What color will your new be? Same options? Oh wait...on the '01 LS you have the free onstar!!!
Tell us the details when you have time to post a message!
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/impala/
Others:: I'll keep everyone updated on the new car.....;-)
If you guys ever get the chance to listen to this program ypu've got to do it - the most entertaining and informative car show you can imagine!
Ken
You might want to look at my post # 1112. I have had the same problem for months and have not been able to get it repaired, because no one knows what is causing the problem.
I have not received one reply to my message. I am at a loss on what to do!
Ron D
As for the other various problems, do you think it might be a people factor problem? Either due to factory workers being disgruntled and not paying full attention to assembly(i.e., just slapping parts in, etc.), or some being below workable conditions do to personal activities, intake of foreign substances(alcohol, drugs etc.) I not trying to accuse, mar reputation, or point blame, etc. I am just trying to find out why there is this some what widespread QC problem on an otherwise well designed and put together automobile. JACOB
Is this what the Police package versions have?
* 01 Impala LS Red Carmine/Cloth/Spoiler/1SB
* 01 Impala LS Sandrift/Cloth/Spoiler/1SB
* 00 or 01 Bonneville SE Green/Tan cloth (Buckets)/1SB
Yep, you read that right....a Bonneville (Brand new '00 or '01). Sweet driving car, but the Impala still comes ahead in the bang for the buck dept.....decisions, decisions!
Basically GM will conduct what they call a "Trade-buyback" which means that they will do a trade MSRP sticker price to MSRP sticker price minus mileage offset (Around $.20 a mile). Not bad at all I must say. If say, I decide to trade in my Impala LS today for any other car on a regular sale, I will lose about $6K to $7K on the spot. With the GM District Manager approved "Trade-buyback" I also get to keep all the incentives I used to purchase our Impala a year ago. Short, sweet and simple!. I came much, much better off than if I had opted to pursue BBB arbitration or Lemon Law.
The whole process takes about a month to complete because it takes a while to go thru the GM's Business Resource Center, but at the very least the trade buyback has been officially approved.
So, stay tuned...more to come in the following weeks.
Going to be in the new ride - gotta love it no matter which car you end up with (I'd have a hard time making that choice too). You can't beat the green Bonnie for overall style as well as reliability in my book but the Impala still offers some nice features that are either glaringly missing (like decent cupholders and driver/passenger climate controls) or just not as good (seats). Resale could be another significant difference if Bonnie is axed and Impala lives on with suspension fixes.
Talk about tough decisions - best wishes to you buddy!
I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat to hear the outcome of this one.
Ken
I had that problem. It happened a few times early on and never came back.
The obvious can often be overlooked.
1-ls your gas cap on tight - at least 4 good clicks after fueling? That can do it.
I bought a locking cap from GM.
2-Do you buy your gas from the same station all the time? Try changing stations or brands.
3-Did you drive on a gravel or dirt road? Did you have your air filter checked/replaced?
4-Did they check/replace the fuel filter?
NEVER buy gas at a station while they are refilling the underground tanks at a station from a tanker truck.
It stirs up the sediment at the bottom and some of it is likely to wind up in your car.
None of these things will cost you much - maybe one will do the trick. Good Luck!
I marked your earlier post and went back to read it. My car did/does the same thing. Perhaps, we should contact GM and have them open a file on this problem, so they will become aware of it. If my problem gets worse, I'll take it back to the dealer and call GM on my way to the dealer. The really scary part is when you're entering the freeway and this happens. Makes no sense to pay all the money we paid for the car and not have it run properly.
The deal should be: You can purchase any Impala or Bonneville from any dealer across the USA!
Why can't you order one from the factory brand new with the options you want?
Do you know when these '01 models were produced??
I hope GM is not just giving you someone elses fixed up lemon!
The other possibility is that these cars they are offering had some sort of defect at the factory. And they were repaired at the dealer!
Sorry for being so pestimistic, but when it comes to mega corporations like GM admitting fault, or offering replacement products, I would always be cautious!!
Shamino::: Thanks for your concern, but in reality I am pretty much free to pick any other vehicle from the GM lineup; however, since I want to minimize my losses and stick to my budget I have selected the cars that better fit our situation. The cars I listed all are brand new and unused so GM is not getting back at me with those vehicles...I picked them out by myself!. I am also considering a '01 Pontiac Grand Prix GT sedan black/Taupe leather....is the cheapest option between the Impala and Bonneville...I shall see. Before I sign on anything, I'll do a VIN check on the new car just in case ;-).
Toon1::: You'll be happy to know That I am also giving consideration to a new '01 Pontiac Grand Prix GT sedan, but I am more biased towards the Impala and the Bonneville. I have a few more days to decide on any of these cars.
My '00 Impala LS was not a custom order, so I have no need to do the same with the replacement car. I am open to most color combinations, so I am better off taking whatever is available in the local lots but without losing sight of my original car purchase budget. I still don't miss the leather seats or the sunroof in the Impala, so if I get a '01 LS it will be configured the same exact way as my current ride....hmmmm maybe I should get the radio/tape only instead of the premium sound...hmmmmm (Hey Dura, that was for you) :-)
Since my car is paid for, I have the freedom to sell/trade at will. I was originally intending on trading in my LS for the SS when it was available, but now the plan is to either try to upgrade mine with the police parts, plus aftermarket goodies(unless my car goes "citrus"), or special order one a little later with the police package(LS) somehow, and drive this one until then(instead of a Metro).
Mine is fully loaded Galaxy Silver metallic, the works. I took it, because I did not want to wait for a special order, and the Tahoe Limited I was considering was too big for my needs, and to hungry gas wise. If I got another, it would be dark blue, silver or black, with grey leather. I just don't like any of the other colors for myself, and I think the cloth seats don't do the car justice in the looks, durability and comfort departments. I will not get the sunroof if I get another car.
Maybe you could get one with just the tape player(w/o the lackluster amp) and swap in the CD, CD/Cassette deck for the best(or at least better) of both worlds. JACOB
P.S. Best wishes on your choices and decision for the new car. If there is something you want not available to you at this time, I pray for you that it will be.
.........(unless my car goes "citrus"), .......
I laughed my a** off when I read that line. I have a "citrus". Laughter is a good med :-)
I recall a post here, asking about colors you see the most in your area. Here, in my area, southwest Ohio, and in KY and in all my travels, is most always, black and blue.. more navy blue than anything. Six on one lot once. I have a 2000 in Navy Blue and a 2001 in Black. They're both looking good.
I considered trading my "citrus" Navy Blue months ago, fed up with the crap, take the loss and let it go, to heck with the hassle.. but the monetary loss was just too dang much. Either way, I still enjoy my Impalas.
Cathy2000. - I have done everything that you have suggested plus more. Nothing works.
The dealer has no idea what is causing the problem, and I am sure that if they did, it would be fixed. Obviously neither Chevrolet home office, nor the dealers in the United States are able to determine the problem because no bulletins have been issued.
I purchased my car in July 2000. It was a program car and had 6200 miles on it. It now has 10,500 miles. The problem has existed since purchase. If the problem were not so intermittent it would be much easier to find the cause. My car runs along great for a few days and just as I began to trust it, it hesitates and stumbles, just as I am attempting to enter fast moving traffic. This is Very dangerous.
The car has been in the shop twice. The first time I was told "We cannot duplicate the problem". Nothing was done! The second time the dealer replaced the ignition switch. This did not help.
I continue to communicate with the service manager and they show concern but so far, nothing. I suggested to the service manager that it is a possibility that one of two things could be causing the problem. 1-A faulty crankcase sensor, or 2-A faulty oxygen sensor.
The first time that the car was in for service, I suggested that we experiment with the car by replacing suspected parts, one at a time, until the problem could be solved. The answer was "the factory will not allow this type of repair".
The car goes back to the dealer this Friday. They are going to check the crankcase sensor and oxygen sensor. I would like to think that they would find something defective.
I am considering trading in the car to get out from under this problem. This will result in my losing quite a bit of money. It will also be a problem for the next owner.
There is a tool that would be perfect for this kind of problem. It's the AutoTap and you hook it up to the OD II connector in your car and it scans all the sensors and can create a running log while you drive. The BIG disadvantage is the price ($300) and you need a laptop (or your desktop and a couple of miles of serial cable). I have a link to their webpage on my Accessories page.
Speaking of which, added a few things and a link to 00impala's page. Really cool photos of a dealer equipped SS Impala and a Impala that got rear-ended. Back end of the car is totaled but the passenger compartment looks great.
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/impala/
Ken
Heard it on the news last night - he was arrested for throwing a clay pot or vase at his wife's head - the police pressed charges even though the wife refused to.
Another outstanding example of inappropriate behavior set by an elected public official - certainly sends a clear message of how to resolve family conflict!
Apologies for being off topic - just couldn't resist.
Ken
Where do they make the Cradles or Steering Shafts ? Someone before thought the employees might be "High" or on Drugs, nahh just away from their work surfing the internet.......Don
The key to success here is to have the dealer managers on your side. A good polite but firm attitude is also important to pursue them to do the right thing for you...remember is your money, no one else's....demand better!
Ken::: I know Miami is again in the headlines and unfortunately is for another embarrasing chapter related to our elected officials. Mayor Joe Carollo (Altough he is Republican) is a total and complete joke...the guy can't even talk right in front of the TV cameras. We are fed up with the circus put up by these clowns at City Hall and what we need is a MAJOR clean-up 'broom' operation to get rid of these corrupt and embarrasing public officials that just give Miami the well deserved label of "Banana Republic". Last I heard his wife will not press charges against him claiming that these are "Private family matters"...go figure! I just feel bad for his children that had to witness such sad chapter of domestic violence. I am telling you..there is no city like Miami!.
Ken, changing the subject back to cars, do you have front buckets or bench seat in your Bonnie??? I was wondering which combo offers the best comfort...any suggestions?
Larryhart::: As soon as I get the actual scanned print out of the cradle repair TSB I will post the link right here. For now, if you want to inquiry about it to your dealer, just go ahead and give them the TSB number and date....they should be able to retrieve it for you.