1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

6

Owner Complaints

5 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA

The 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), and Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.

Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10217437 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | | 300,200 miles Fire 1 Injury
1. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE , DRIVABILITY MALFUNCTION VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE. PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPERATION, INTERMIT OPERATION. VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RADIO MALFUNCTION. 2. VEHICLE NOTED TO HAVE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS FOR LAST SEVERAL YEARS. 3. VEHICLE ECM WAS REPLACED , NEW RELAY AND WIRE CONNECTOR ORDERED FROM G.M. DEALERSHIP NOT YET INSTALLED. ( RELAY AND WIRES AND CONNECTOR BURNT UP ) THIS VEHICLE IS A 1993 CHEVY CAVALIER, BUILT BY G.M. ( NOT IMPALA). *TR
#10217437 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | | 300,200 miles Fire 1 Injury
1. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE , DRIVABILITY MALFUNCTION VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE. PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPERATION, INTERMIT OPERATION. VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RADIO MALFUNCTION. 2. VEHICLE NOTED TO HAVE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS FOR LAST SEVERAL YEARS. 3. VEHICLE ECM WAS REPLACED , NEW RELAY AND WIRE CONNECTOR ORDERED FROM G.M. DEALERSHIP NOT YET INSTALLED. ( RELAY AND WIRES AND CONNECTOR BURNT UP ) THIS VEHICLE IS A 1993 CHEVY CAVALIER, BUILT BY G.M. ( NOT IMPALA). *TR
#10217437 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 300,200 miles Fire 1 Injury
1. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE , DRIVABILITY MALFUNCTION VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE. PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPERATION, INTERMIT OPERATION. VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RADIO MALFUNCTION. 2. VEHICLE NOTED TO HAVE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS FOR LAST SEVERAL YEARS. 3. VEHICLE ECM WAS REPLACED , NEW RELAY AND WIRE CONNECTOR ORDERED FROM G.M. DEALERSHIP NOT YET INSTALLED. ( RELAY AND WIRES AND CONNECTOR BURNT UP ) THIS VEHICLE IS A 1993 CHEVY CAVALIER, BUILT BY G.M. ( NOT IMPALA). *TR
#10217437 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | | 300,200 miles Fire 1 Injury
1. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE , DRIVABILITY MALFUNCTION VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE. PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPERATION, INTERMIT OPERATION. VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RADIO MALFUNCTION. 2. VEHICLE NOTED TO HAVE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS FOR LAST SEVERAL YEARS. 3. VEHICLE ECM WAS REPLACED , NEW RELAY AND WIRE CONNECTOR ORDERED FROM G.M. DEALERSHIP NOT YET INSTALLED. ( RELAY AND WIRES AND CONNECTOR BURNT UP ) THIS VEHICLE IS A 1993 CHEVY CAVALIER, BUILT BY G.M. ( NOT IMPALA). *TR
#10217437 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | | 300,200 miles Fire 1 Injury
1. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE , DRIVABILITY MALFUNCTION VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE. PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPERATION, INTERMIT OPERATION. VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RADIO MALFUNCTION. 2. VEHICLE NOTED TO HAVE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS FOR LAST SEVERAL YEARS. 3. VEHICLE ECM WAS REPLACED , NEW RELAY AND WIRE CONNECTOR ORDERED FROM G.M. DEALERSHIP NOT YET INSTALLED. ( RELAY AND WIRES AND CONNECTOR BURNT UP ) THIS VEHICLE IS A 1993 CHEVY CAVALIER, BUILT BY G.M. ( NOT IMPALA). *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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