There are 4 owner-reported speed control & cruise complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Impalain NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKE TO DECELERATE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
HOW MANY MORE ARE OUT THERE THAT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH? DT
CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS LIKE DRIVING A STICK SHIFT, CONSUMER HAD TO PRESS BRAKE OR GAS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HITTING SOME ONE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE WITH GEAR IN DRIVE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD, APPEARING TO JUST SUDDENLY TAKE OFF,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026