1995 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2008 · 44 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Impala years
Far fewer complaints than other years 21st of 26 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 21st out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 18%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Chevrolet Impala (2014–2020) in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Chevrolet Impala problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
Tires7
Electrical System6
Fuel System, Gasoline5 · ~169,000 mi
Suspension5 · ~102,000 mi
Visibility5
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
Seats2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic818%———
Tires716%———
Electrical System614%———
Fuel System, Gasoline511%169,000——
Suspension511%102,000——
Visibility511%———
Engine and Engine Cooling25%———
Power Train25%———
Seat Belts25%———
Seats25%———
Steering25%———
Structure25%———
Wheels25%———
Air Bags12%———
Equipment12%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Latches/locks/linkages12%———
Unknown or Other12%———
Vehicle Speed Control12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 11 complaints
1995: 8199581996: 7199671997: 111997111998: 2199821999: 5199952000: 3200032001: 4200142002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 1200412008: 120081

n = 44 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Chevrolet Impala recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Chevrolet Impala.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Coolant fires (EA99003) — opened Jan 13, 1999, closed Aug 17, 2000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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

Visibility · received Nov 18, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10249118

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…

Suspension · received Aug 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10087334

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…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 28, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10016665

No summary. Dt

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Nov 18, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 769833

Smelled smoke from a/c system, after parking did not see any smoke, two minutes later black smoke was coming from the engine compartment. Smoke stopped after ten minutes, open engine compartment and all plastic components destroyed.

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 3, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 9004724

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Impala?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Chevrolet Impala a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impala model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.