1996 Chevrolet Impala power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Chevrolet Impala — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer instrument cluster resisters operate at such high tempertures because of a lack of ventilation that the solder joints melt causing the odometer to fail .I feel if these resisters could fall out into the instrument cluster it could cause an electricial fire..”
filed Sep 18, 2000
“Alternator suddently stopped working. Dash board light doesn't allow consumer to see the speed. He doesn't know how fast he is going. Also, when applying brake and gas pedals headlights go dim. When he releases gas and brake pedals, headlights are full force. *ak”
filed Feb 1, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 Impala | 12 | 10% |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 15% |
| 2015 Impala | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 Impala | 37 | 6% |
| 2013 Impala | 33 | 12% |
| 2012 Impala | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 Impala | 64 | 13% |
| 2010 Impala | 67 | 15% |
| 2009 Impala | 68 | 8% |
| 2008 Impala | 91 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.