1993 Chevrolet Impala

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1993 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:00:12.247Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Impala Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 694 complaints 2004: 1072 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2005 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2010: 441 complaints 2010 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 633 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
1993: 2 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19833
19840
19851
19871
19910
19920
19932
199415
199544
199688
19971
19982
19994
2000818
2001742
2002795
2003694
20041072
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014633
2015300
2016111
2017116
201859
201928
202015

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 2 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

1. ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FAILURE , DRIVABILITY MALFUNCTION VEHICLE NOT OPERABLE. PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPERATION, INTERMIT OPERATION. VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RADIO MALFUNCTION. 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080208

Also filed under VISIBILITY

VISIBILITY

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rear window.

FIRE INJURY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2000 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Impala have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.