Chevrolet Recall 01V-136: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected: 2000–2001 Chevrolet Impala. Filed with NHTSA on April 24, 2001, covering about 126,745 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign01V-136 (01V136000)
Manufacturer number01035
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentFuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report dateApril 24, 2001
Owners notifiedJune 29, 2001
Vehicles affected126,745
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 01V-136 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 126,745 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.