1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint), Structurebodybumpers (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 140,788 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ACCELERATOR STICKS, AND SOMETIMES INCREASES SPEED. *AK
SEAT BELTS FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD
REAR ALUMINUM BUMPER ADAPTER DISINTEGRATED AND FELL OFF ONTO ROAD. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 1978 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 1985 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1 complaint
- 1987 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1 complaint
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