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1981 Chevrolet Impala Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls 2 Complaints 2 Model years 2 recalls name the 1981 Chevrolet Impala. Newest first.
Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
Risk and remedy Remedy Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
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The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. The incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.
Risk and remedy Remedy Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.
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2 complaints2 involved a fireWhat owners report most Electrical system 1 Engine and engine cooling 1 Latest complaints Mar 23, 1998 OH Fire
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline Engine compartment fire.(ohio traffic report)
Jan 10, 1995 GA Fire
Electrical system › Starter assembly After sitting in parking lot for (2) hours vehicle began to smoke, fire broke out around starter. tt
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1958: 1 complaints, 0 recalls 1958 1963: 1 complaints, 0 recalls 1965: 0 complaints, 3 recalls 1966: 3 complaints, 2 recalls 1967: 2 complaints, 2 recalls 1968: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1968 1969: 2 complaints, 4 recalls 1971: 0 complaints, 4 recalls 1972: 0 complaints, 2 recalls 1973: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1974: 0 complaints, 3 recalls 1974 1976: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1977: 1 complaints, 3 recalls 1978: 0 complaints, 3 recalls 1979: 2 complaints, 3 recalls 1980: 0 complaints, 3 recalls 1980 1981: 2 complaints, 2 recalls 1982: 2 complaints, 3 recalls 1983: 3 complaints, 2 recalls 1984: 0 complaints, 0 recalls 1985: 1 complaints, 1 recalls 1985 1987: 1 complaints, 0 recalls 1991: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1992: 0 complaints, 1 recalls 1993: 2 complaints, 1 recalls 1994: 15 complaints, 1 recalls 1994 1995: 44 complaints, 1 recalls 1996: 88 complaints, 1 recalls 1997: 1 complaints, 0 recalls 1998: 2 complaints, 0 recalls 1999: 4 complaints, 0 recalls 1999 2000: 818 complaints, 10 recalls 2001: 742 complaints, 10 recalls 2002: 795 complaints, 7 recalls 2003: 695 complaints, 8 recalls 2004: 1,074 complaints, 7 recalls 2004 2005: 609 complaints, 4 recalls 2006: 524 complaints, 2 recalls 2007: 627 complaints, 3 recalls 2008: 810 complaints, 2 recalls 2009: 824 complaints, 5 recalls 2009 2010: 442 complaints, 4 recalls 2011: 505 complaints, 2 recalls 2012: 258 complaints, 3 recalls 2013: 272 complaints, 1 recalls 2014: 638 complaints, 12 recalls 2014 2015: 300 complaints, 3 recalls 2016: 111 complaints, 0 recalls 2017: 117 complaints, 0 recalls 2018: 59 complaints, 1 recalls 2019: 28 complaints, 1 recalls 2019 2020: 15 complaints, 0 recalls