# 2009 Chevrolet Impala P0601 code

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-p0601-code/120321>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, impala\
**Created:** [July 3, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-p0601-code/120321 "2018-07-03T18:55:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![LouFrazier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/da6949/32.png) [@LouFrazier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouFrazier)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-p0601-code/120321/1 "2018-07-03T18:55:18Z")

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3.5l stalled while at idle, all dash, radio, a/c still on, unable to restart vehicle, reduced engine power, starting system disabled, service traction warnings. Started after sitting 10 min. drove home, same issue unable to restart. Scanned PCM code PO601

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-p0601-code/120321/2 "2018-07-03T21:42:07Z")

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Powertrain control module issue. It MIGHT be covered by the emissions warranty. Take it to the dealer and ask. It likely will cost you a diagnostic fee, but it may be money well spent.