NHTSA Recall 01V136000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 126,745 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Chevrolet Impala.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V136000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01035 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 24, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (ABS). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
Safety risk
If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V136000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.