1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 23,723 vehicles.
Recall 83V077000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 19,108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 80V125000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 4,615 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACKET AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)
AFTER SITTING IN PARKING LOT FOR (2) HOURS VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, FIRE BROKE OUT AROUND STARTER. TT
Safety Rating for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 1976 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1 complaint
- 1978 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 1982 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 3 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1 complaint
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