1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 9,252,998 vehicles.
Recall 69V030000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 2,570,914 vehicles affected
Defect: EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CARBON MONOXIDE) MAY ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE IS SUBSTANTIALLY OUT THE DESIGN POSITION, DETERIORATED FROM USE, OR WHEN AN OPENING IN THE BODY DEVELOPS NEAR THE EXHAUST OUTLET AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.
Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY EXPERIENCECARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy: RESEAL NEARBY BODY JOINTS AND REPLACE THE DRAW PLUG IN THE BODY WHICH WAS USED TO REMOVE SURPLUS BONDERIZING SOLUTION DURING MANUFACTURE.
View full details →Recall 71V235000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 6,682,084 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA . HE PURCHASED AN EVERSTART MODEL # 24MS-6 BATTERY . SEVERAL DAYS LATER AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A SIZZLING SOUND. HE PULLED OVER AND THEN OPENED THE HOOD, AND THE BATTERY EXPLODED IN HIS FACE. THERE WERE NO MAJOR INJURIES. THE STORE THAT SOLD HIM THE BATTERY WAS WALMART. A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO BRING THE BATTERY TO THE STORE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 85000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA . HE PURCHASED AN EVERSTART MODEL # 24MS-6 BATTERY . SEVERAL DAYS LATER AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A SIZZLING SOUND. HE PULLED OVER AND THEN OPENED THE HOOD, AND THE BATTERY EXPLODED IN HIS FACE. THERE WERE NO MAJOR INJURIES. THE STORE THAT SOLD HIM THE BATTERY WAS WALMART. A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO BRING THE BATTERY TO THE STORE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 85000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
MFGR DOES NOT RECOGNIZE RECALL NUMBER 71V235000 CALLED CHEV, THEY ESTABLISHED A REF# 1-250262940 ON MY BEHALF ON AUG 25. THEY CALLED BACK AND SAID VEHICLE MIGHT NOT BE INVOLVED AND TO CALL HELM INC. CALLED HELM, THEY SAID, CHEV IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE INFO. RUNAROUND. PROVIDED CHEV, KIM THOMAS, CAMPAIGN # 5110000, VIN# 164676D119657 YOUR RECALL# 71V235000. ALL I GOT WAS THEY DO NOT HAVE INFO THAT OLD SO ARE UNSURE. PROVIDED THEM DESCRIPTION OF PART INVOLVE ENGINE LIFT STOP CABLE UNIT. PN# 325875 NOTHING DONE. MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, ENGINE JUMPED, BUT I STOPPED BEFORE RUNAWAY. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
ROUTE OF POWER STEERING HOSE CAUSED IT TO BE CUT BY TIE ROD. *DH
Safety Rating for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 1963 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1 complaint
- 1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1968 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 5 complaints
- 1971 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
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