1994 Chevrolet Impala: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Impala years (#23 of 23 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 15 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)3 complaints

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)3 complaints

Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)1 complaint

Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)1 complaint

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1 complaint

“Instrument panel keeps going out (speedometer,tach,gas,heat) reads 150 mph while I am at a complete stop. I have to turn off the engine and turn the key on and off till it comes back down. And even this does not always work. Now the gauge for the temp. Of the car is reading that it is overheating as soon as I start driving. I have had to take it in to get it checked for several things. The car has only 42,000 miles on it. This has be going on for about a year and is getting worse!! *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2008

“Consumer complained about the connector for the fuel pump. Vehicle was equipped with a harness to the fuel pump which burnt. The wires became hot and melted the plastic insulation, causing the pump not to work. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2004

“Drivers side seatback failure on acceleration from stop nearly causing loss of control of vehicle. Parts that failed were two small very inadequate bolts used to attach seatback to seat base.”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2000

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“My husband disassembled the gas tank to get to the fuel pump so he could replace it. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and when he looked and the wiring harness the wires had melted the exterior coating and the plastic fitting that also sit in the gas tank. We feel that this could have ended very tragic with the gas tank catching on fire. I am 5 months pregnant and would like to know if this problem has occurred in the past and if there is some sort of action we can take to keep it from happening again. *ak( dot number: )”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2000

“This part covered under gm recall 94-c-59 but only if it was installed on a veh intented to be used as a police car or taxi cab per dealer. Impala ss is 9c1 option code. Same mechanicaly as police car. Seems like gm should have included it in the recall. This is a safety issue! No safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 1999

“Air bag indication light stays on which means a malfunction within the air bag system. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem, trying to remedy the problem. Air bags have not yet deployed. Provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 1996

“Vehicle stalls without indication. Gas cap was replaced. Then fuel pump was replace. Also, noticed wires were burning. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling

“Windshield wires inside fuel tank that makes pump work, has some wires in it that burn out while vehicle is running. Chevrolet has not been contacted.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

EXTERIOR LIGHTING06E026000 · Mar 2006

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.

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.

How other years compare

1994 (this page)15 complaints · 1 recalls 199544 complaints · 1 recalls 199688 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Chevrolet Impala. The most complained-about area is electrical system.

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Impala have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.