1995 Chevrolet IMPALA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
135,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Horn is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 25 complaints (12.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 24.0% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 16.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 |
Electrical System:Horn: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Steering: 2; Structure:Body:Door: 2; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 8; 1996: 6; 2000: 3; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Horn leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10016665 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
I HAD A STALLING PROBLEM WHICH I DIAGNOSED TO THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. I REMOVED FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SUBMERGED IN GAS. I WAS ALARMED TO NOTE CHARRING AND MELTING OF INSULATION ON THE THREE WIRE HARNESS WHICH CONNECTS THE POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP, SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS SEEMS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. I THEN LOGGED ONTO NHTSA TO DISCOVER AN ALARMING NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. I REPLACED COMPONENTS MYSELF AT A COST OF $375.00. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 169,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087334 · 2004-08-30 (August 30, 2004)
WHILE BACKING OUT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. AS A RESULT, PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED IN 1996. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE EITHER THE RECALL WAS INEFFECTIVE OR THE DESIGN IS FLAWED. *NM REGARDING TO THE CONTACT'S TELEPHONE CALL THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT NO OTHER COMPLAINED HAS BEEN RECEIVED CONCERNING THE BALL JOINTS AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE. UPDATED 06/05/2006. *AK *TS
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10249118 · 2008-11-18 (November 18, 2008)
I HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE HEATER CORE IN MY 1995 CHEVY IMPALA SS. I HAVE REPLACED IT 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 8 YEARS. THIS IS NOT INCLUDING THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE CAR. I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2000. I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT IT ANYWHERE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10249118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480336 · 1995-01-30 (January 30, 1995)
STEERING WHEEL JERKS WHEN BRAKING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482657 · 1995-03-16 (March 16, 1995)
AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483542 · 1995-08-25 (August 25, 1995)
ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCATION CAUSES IT TO BE HIT WHENEVER DRIVER OPENS DOOR, PRESENTING POSSIBILITY OF DRIVER BEING LOCKED OUT OF CAR. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501005 · 1996-01-27 (January 27, 1996)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAILED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501344 · 1996-02-06 (February 6, 1996)
HORN DOES NOT SOUND UNLESS APPLIED AT A STEEP ANGLE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501344 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.