1995 Chevrolet Impala recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Lights
What's wrong, in plain English: Headlights, tail lights or turn signals may not work, making the car hard to see. 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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
What could happen: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 IMPALA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 06E026000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: 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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS." CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1995 Chevrolet Impala owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (9), Brakes (8), Hydraulic (8), Electrical system (7), Visibility (wipers / glass) (6).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
11/18/2008 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
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
08/30/2004 · Suspension
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 TELEPHONE CALL THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT NO OTHER COM…
04/28/2003 · Fuel system
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 UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS SEEMS INCREDIBLY DANGERO…
11/18/2002 · Fuel system
NO SUMMARY. DT
10/03/2001 · Engine · fire
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.
08/23/2001 · Suspension · crash
FRONT LOWER LEFT BALL JOINTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
07/14/2001 · Electrical system
BATTERY LEAKED WHEN VEHICLE HAD 15, 417 MILES ON IT, CAUSING ACID DAMAGE TO BATTERY CABLE AND STARTER, WHICH WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW VEHICLE HAS 39,400 MILES AND BATTERY IS LEAKING AGAIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BATTERY HOLD-DOWN AND PAN THAT BATTERY SITS ON. GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT ADDRESS IT.*AK
01/07/2001 · Electrical system
THE HORN BLOWS WHEN A BUMP IS HIT IN THE ROAD OR WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL. NLM