1995 Chevrolet Impala
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Chevrolet Impala. Newest first.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Owner complaints
44 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
I heard there was a recall for the heater core in my 1995 chevy impala SS. I have replaced it 4 times in the past 8 years. this IS not including the one that came with the car. I bought it used in 2000. I can't find any information about it anywhere. *Tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
While backing out lower ball joint failed. as a result, passenger's side tire separated from the vehicle and the front end collapsed. *Ak the vehicle had been recalled in 1996. the consumer believes the either the recall was ineffective or the design IS flawed. *nm regarding to the…
While backing out lower ball joint failed. as a result, passenger's side tire separated from the vehicle and the front end collapsed. *Ak the vehicle had been recalled in 1996. the consumer believes the either the recall was ineffective or the design IS flawed. *nm regarding to the contact's telephone call the dealer advised him that no other complained has been received concerning the ball joints after the recall was issued. Therefore, there was no evidence will not be effective. updated 06/05/2006. *ak *ts
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
I had a stalling problem which I diagnosed to the fuel delivery system. I removed fuel pump and sending unit which IS located inside the fuel tank submerged in gas. I was alarmed to note charring and melting of insulation on the three wire harness which connects the power to the fuel pump…
I had a stalling problem which I diagnosed to the fuel delivery system. I removed fuel pump and sending unit which IS located inside the fuel tank submerged in gas. I was alarmed to note charring and melting of insulation on the three wire harness which connects the power to the fuel pump, sending unit inside the fuel tank. this seems incredibly dangerous. I then logged onto nhtsa to discover an alarming number of similar complaints. I replaced components myself at a cost of $375.00. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
No summary. dt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Smelled smoke from a/c system, after parking did not see any smoke, two minutes later black smoke was coming from the engine compartment. smoke stopped after ten minutes, open engine compartment and all plastic components destroyed.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Front lower left ball joints broke while driving, resulting in a collision. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery leaked when vehicle had 15, 417 miles on it, causing acid damage to battery cable and starter, which were replaced under warranty. now vehicle has 39,400 miles and battery IS leaking again, causing damage to battery hold-down and pan that battery sits on. gm IS aware of this problem, but will not address it.*ak
- Electrical system › Horn
The horn blows when a bump IS hit in the road or when adjusting the steering wheel. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump sending unit wire inside gas tank IS frayed and completely melted which could cause a fire. Please provide further information.*ak
- Seats
Drivers side power seat track and mounting failed resulting in minor injury to driver and minor damage to car while bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. While accelerating from a stop sign the driver's side outboard seat track mounting failed, causing the driver to fall backwards and…
Drivers side power seat track and mounting failed resulting in minor injury to driver and minor damage to car while bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. While accelerating from a stop sign the driver's side outboard seat track mounting failed, causing the driver to fall backwards and momentarily lose control of the car. Damage to the right front wheel occurred when the car struck a curb while regaining control. Upon disassembly of seat plastic debris found under seat that appears to be remnants of plastic guides/bearings located between stationary and movable sections of the seat tracks. Failure occurred when steel bracket riveted to lower aluminum (stationary) portion of the track failed. Failure apparently due to a crack in the steel as cracks were observed in all of the steel brackets on that seat. Pictures available on request.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt will not return to retractor, causing driver to be without self restraint. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be made at consumer's costs. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
There has been light tapping in the engine when cold, tended to fade as vehicle warms. however, in the last couple of weeks the tapping continues and IS noticeable during accelerations.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Intank wiring shorted out, burnt through insulation and connectors
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
We were informed by dealer that the part was on a two month nationwide backorder raising questions as to whether this IS a common problem with the impala.
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Window regulators broke in two pieces on two separate occasions. The dealer has been notified . *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicle recently out of warranty. owner IS concerned part may be defective or from a lot of parts that are defective. No safety defec tmentioned in the summary. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotor fractured and sent a piece of steel into emergency brake assembly damaging unit.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
The rear brake pads are worn out due to exposure to the weather. Dealer has not seen. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt · Wheels › Rim
Right rear b.f. Goodrich tire tread separated and tire failed. also vehicle loses 2-3 pounds per week by just sitting due to aluminum wheel rims. *ak
- Tires
Tires lose air pressure in cold weather. *ak
- Tires
Left front b. F. Goodrich tires deflated while driving to work. *ak
- Tires › Bead
Right rear tires broke bead seal while turning corner at low speeds, instantly deflating tires. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving the vehicle at 15mph the vehicle accelerated, and the only way to stop the vehicle IS to turn the key off. The brakes will not even work at this time. This has happened several times. *ak
- Unknown or other
Ashtray melted.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Tires
B.d. Goodrich tire size 255/50zr17 blew.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 54332Experiencing engine noise.
- 52601Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal).
- 52106Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit).
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