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P0601 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2009

What P0601 Means on Your CHEVROLET IMPALA

Real CHEVROLET IMPALA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"On my commute to work on the interstate my impala shut itself off. i was in the left lane when the car showed the reduced engine power on the information panel, it then fully disengaged all engine power and powersteering."

— 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 08/27/2013

"While sitting at a stop light the information panel said reduced engine power as the light turned green. i held up numerous cars as i scanned the obd2 port to clear the code, once again the code read p0601. cleared it and it started right up."

— 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 08/31/2013

"I was driving down a very busy street looking for a restaurant and my car made three dinging sounds indicating a issue. before i even could read what was displaying on my information panel the car lost all power steering and engine power."

— 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 08/24/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0601 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0601 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026