2001 Buick Park Avenue vs 2001 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 57 | 742 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 362 | 454 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 67 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 65,435 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Park Avenue | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 225 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 123 |
| Steering | 9 | 76 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 73 |
| Engine | 7 | 68 |
| Power Train | 5 | 57 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 56 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 65 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Overheating | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 11 |
2001 Buick Park Avenue
2001 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.