Screechy noise when starting 2001 Impala

I need more info. But if you turn the key to start and you are getting a clicking sound and smoke from the starter area then might be a loose connection at the starter or battery. It could also be a short in the starter. send more info for a better responce

POSSIBLE BRAKE OR CV(CONSTANT VELOCITY ) JOINT ISSUES

Screechy sound is sign of a belt trouble. Its worn or slack. Have it checked. Sorry I can't help with the price though.

if your belt looks good and its loose tighten it you also may have oil or water leaking on belt from valve cover good luck

AC clutch bearings are bad .

do breaks first.

Sounds like the serpentine belt is slipping and perhaps struggling to turn pullies.. this would result in horrid squealling noises especially in cold damp weather and loss of power steering ability when A/C is on

(A/C on equals extra strain on the belts grip, when turned off the A/C pulley spins freely hence less strain)

one of the pulley from
ac, gen, power stearing , is
generating to much load
so its sliping , some time its the
water pump. pulley

hope that helpful

if the clicking is repeated with out you releasing the key then the battry is in need of charging or replacing, if its a one click each time then the starter motor is faulty.

Sounds like you belts need to be replaced