1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
120
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 120 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. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (9 complaints), Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (9 complaints), and Tires (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA
120 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
BACK IN NOVEMBER 1995 I PURCHASED A NEW 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY HOME AND DID A COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE DEALERSHIP LANAN CHEVROLET OF WOBURN MASSACHUSETTS DID A POOR JOB PREPPING THE VEHICLE FOR DELIVERY. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE LUG NUTS FOR THE WHEELS, ALL WERE LOOSE. I GOT MY TORQUE WRENCH AND TORQUED THE WHEEL NUTS TO THE 100FT LBS. I ALSO FOUND THE FRONT END COMPONENTS WERE NOT GREASED. I CALLED UP THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THEY DID A LOUSY JOB.. TODAY 2014 SINCE GM HAS 30 MILLION RECALLS I THOUGHT I WOULD CHECK MY VEHICLES FOR ANY RECALLS . WHAT I FOUND WAS , THE LOOSE LUG NUTS ARE LISTED AS AN INCOMPLETE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. SINCE NOV 1995 THESE LUG NUTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND RE TORQUED ABOUT 50 TIMES. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO CLEAR THIS RECALL FROM THE GM DATA BASE AND THE SERVICE GUY SAYS YOU HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN ..THIS IS STUPID ! *TR
FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOW OUT. THE CAR CUTS OFF AND STOPS WHILE DRIVING, BLOWING OUT THE FUSE. WHEN A NEW FUSE IS INSTALLED AND THE ENGINE IS STARTED, IT BLOWS OUT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE WIRING ON THE FUEL PUMP SENDER UNIT MELTS AND PEELS BACK THE INSULATION, CAUSING THE BARE WIRES TO TOUCH AND SHORT AGAINST THEMSELVES OR GROUND OUT AGAINST THE CAR. THIS OCCURS RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP TANK ON THE SENDER ASSEMBLY OR JUST INSIDE THE TANK. THE FUEL PUMP WIRING HARNESSES ON THESE VEHICLES ARE PROBLEMATIC AND DEFECTIVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE FUEL TANK AND EVENTUALLY A CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSION. A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDER (OEM PART NO. 25028955) WAS REPLACED IN ADDITION TO A NEW ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, AND NEW FUEL FILTER. *JB
CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALLS YOU HAVE PLACED ON THE CAPRICE CAR I HAVE. *AK
CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALLS YOU HAVE PLACED ON THE CAPRICE CAR I HAVE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4723C — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
010602003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, THE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 1991 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 0 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 6 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 19 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 64 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 1997 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 2 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 4 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 4 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,128 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 959 complaints
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