1996 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 19th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (13 complaints, 15%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 88owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Impala problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 13 | 15% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 14% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 13% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 10% | 87,970 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 23 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet Impala recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Coolant fires (EA99003) — opened Jan 13, 1999, closed Aug 17, 2000.
- Rear wheel separation (PE96001) — opened Jan 4, 1996, closed May 31, 1996, led to recall 96V245000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Chevrolet dealership will not honor the recalls you have placed on the caprice car i have. *ak
The consumer noticed that when it rained, the passenger's side floor was soaked due to a leak inside the vehicle. *ak *sc *jb
Other Chevrolet Impala years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 Impala | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | 1 |
| 2017 Impala | 116 | 0 |
| 2016 Impala | 111 | 0 |
| 2015 Impala | 300 | 3 |
| 2014 Impala | 636 | 12 |
| 2013 Impala | 272 | 1 |
| 2012 Impala | 258 | 3 |
| 2011 Impala | 505 | 2 |
| 2010 Impala | 442 | 4 |
| 2009 Impala | 824 | 5 |
| 2008 Impala | 810 | 2 |
| 2007 Impala | 627 | 2 |
| 2006 Impala | 524 | 1 |
| 2005 Impala | 609 | 1 |
| 2004 Impala | 1,073 | 4 |
| 2003 Impala | 695 | 5 |
| 2002 Impala | 795 | 4 |
| 2001 Impala | 742 | 7 |
| 2000 Impala | 818 | 7 |
| 1999 Impala | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Impala | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Impala | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 Impala | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report visibility, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Impala?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.