1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, TIRES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Suspensionfront (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 9,278,411 vehicles.
Recall 69V091000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
| 24,017 vehicles affected
View full details →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 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS, WHIILE HAVING AN ALIGNMENT WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE FEATHERING AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS, EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT,HAD REAR SHOCKS REPLACED AND AN ADDITIONAL ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER IS AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES FOR TIRES. *JG
FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS, WHIILE HAVING AN ALIGNMENT WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE FEATHERING AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS, EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT,HAD REAR SHOCKS REPLACED AND AN ADDITIONAL ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER IS AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES FOR TIRES. *JG
FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS, WHIILE HAVING AN ALIGNMENT WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE FEATHERING AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS, EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT,HAD REAR SHOCKS REPLACED AND AN ADDITIONAL ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER IS AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES FOR TIRES. *JG
FAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS, WHIILE HAVING AN ALIGNMENT WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE FEATHERING AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS, EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT,HAD REAR SHOCKS REPLACED AND AN ADDITIONAL ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER IS AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES FOR TIRES. *JG
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Safety Rating for the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 1965 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1966 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 4 complaints
- 1967 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1968 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 1971 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1972 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1973 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1974 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
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