1998 Chevrolet Impala recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1998 Chevrolet Impala owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
12/19/2015 · Steering
TAKATA RECALL CAR LOCKS UP ALL THE TIME WHEN TRYING TO MAKE RIGHT TURN, MAKES LOUD NOISE I THINK FROM AC AND IGNITION SWITCH GETS STUCK WANT TURN SOMETIMES. HAVE TO GET HUBS FIXED AT LEAST EVERY SIX MONTHS. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR BUT THE IGNITION SWITCH JUST STARTED
08/17/2005 · Steering · fire
THE STEERING WAS HARD WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, AS IF THE VAN DIDN'T HAVE ANY POWER STEERING. MAKING RIGHT TURNS DIDN'T REQUIRE ANY EFFORT AT ALL, IT TURNED TOO EASY. CITY CHEVROLET FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER VENTURES THAT WERE LISTED IN THE RECALL. FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY I HAD TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED AND COULDN'T WAIT…