MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
1995 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:16.246Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
44
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 44 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 1,074 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: 636 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 44 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 1,074 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2006 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2012 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 44 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2001 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 1,074 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2005 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2007 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2011 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints

1995: 44 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
2003695
20041,074
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014636
2015300
2016111
2017117
201859
201928
202015

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

20% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Tires

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and bead.

Visibility

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and heater core.

Electrical system

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing horn and 12v/24v/48v battery.

Suspension

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and rear.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Front lower left ball joints broke while driving, resulting in a collision. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-23

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-06

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 2000-08-17 Coolant fires
  2. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Impala?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Impala have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.