MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
1996 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:56:10.850Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Impala Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1987: 1 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 694 complaints 2004: 1072 complaints 2004 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 270 complaints 2014: 630 complaints 2014 2015: 298 complaints 2016: 110 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2020
1996: 88 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
2013270
2014630
2015298
2016110
2017116
201859
201928
202014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

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ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY-DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IS TO REPLACE THE DASH. SOUNDS EXCESSIVE FOR A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 42,000 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021022

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960104 — PE (closed 19960531)

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19990113 — EA (closed 20000817)

COOLANT FIRES

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

1996 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2000 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Impala have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.