Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Impala recalls & problems

The 1995 Chevrolet Impala has 1 safety recall and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints44filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E02600061,944 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	9	0	0	—
TiresBead; Tread/belt	7	0	0	—
Electrical systemHorn; 12v/24v/48v battery	7	0	0	—
VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core	7	0	0	—
SuspensionFront › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Front	6	1	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Carburetor system	5	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal	4	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust; Front assembly › Recliner	3	0	1	—
Steering	2	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door	2	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Retractor	2	0	0	—
WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs; Rim	2	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner 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
Apr 3, 2007
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 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
Jul 26, 2004 · 102,000 miles
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, 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
Apr 26, 2003 · 169,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
NO SUMMARY. DT
Nov 14, 2002
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › GasolineFire
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.
Sep 9, 2001
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCrash
FRONT LOWER LEFT BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 23, 2001
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
Jul 14, 2001
Electrical system › Horn
THE HORN BLOWS WHEN A BUMP IS HIT IN THE ROAD OR WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL. NLM
Jan 7, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

COOLANT FIRESClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA99003 · opened Jan 13, 1999 · closed Aug 17, 2000