1994 Chevrolet Impala problems
The Chevrolet Impala (/ɪmˈpælə, -ˈpɑːlə/) is a full-size car that was built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better-selling American-made automobiles in the United States.
For its debut in 1958, the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. The Chevrolet Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet Biscayne. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-sized model through the mid-1980s. Between 1994 and 1996, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8–powered version of the Chevrolet Caprice Classic sedan.
In 2000, the Impala was reintroduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive car. In February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked No. 1 among Affordable Large Cars in U.S. News & World Report's rankings. When the 10th generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year, the 9th generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. During that time, both versions were sold in the United States and Canada. The 10th-generation Impala was also sold in the Middle East and South Korea.
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Common 1994 Chevrolet Impala problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Chevrolet Impala 1994, several common problems have been reported:
- Coolant Leaks:
- Some 1994 Chevrolet Impalas experienced coolant leaks due to a faulty intake manifold gasket. This issue led to frequent overheating, potentially causing more severe engine problems. Owners may have to spend up to $800 to address this problem, with some needing to replace the intake manifold gasket multiple times.
- Transmission Problems:
- Certain units of the 1994 Impala had reported transmission issues, including loud noises before failure, stuttering, and jerking during deceleration. Vehicles with serious transmission problems might require a complete transmission replacement or rebuild, costing up to $2,970.
- Power Lock Problems:
- In some 1994 Impalas, power lock issues were reported, with locks working intermittently or failing completely. Replacing faulty components like the lock assembly, actuator, or sensor seemed to resolve the problem in most affected vehicles.
- Heater Malfunction:
- Owners of 1994 Impalas experienced problems with their heater, including sudden failures due to clogged lines and cold air blowing from the vents while idling. Various causes were identified, such as a faulty thermostat or head gasket leak, with some owners noticing strange smells from the A/C and heater vents.
- Excessive Oil Consumption:
- Certain 1994 Impala owners reported issues with excessive oil consumption, despite no visible leaks, indicating that the engine was burning oil. A common solution for this problem was replacing the oil pan.
These common problems reported by owners of the Chevrolet Impala 1994 highlight various issues ranging from electrical and mechanical concerns to heating and cooling system malfunctions. Addressing these problems promptly and with professional assistance can help maintain the performance and reliability of the vehicle.
What year Impala has transmission problems?
Ninth-generation Impalas have either 4-speed or 6-speed automatic transmissions. The 2007 Chevy Impala transmission is considered the most problematic, but the same issues extend to other years between 2006 and 2013. The most common issues with Chevrolet Impala transmissions are: Failed solenoids.
Is a Chevy Impala a reliable car?
The Chevrolet Impala enjoys good reliability scores. RepairPal gave the model a reliability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 5th out of 12 cars in its segment.
Are Chevy Impalas cheap to fix?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Impala is $568, compared to an average of $590 for fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
How long do Impala transmissions last?
Transmission. Many early 2000s Chevy Impala transmissions are known to fail as they approach 100,000 miles. Drivers have reported heavy jerking and hesitation accompanied with loud noises before their transmission failed completely. Premature wear or leaking fluid lines are often the culprit.
What is the most common problem with the Chevy Impala?
Some of the most common complaints about the Chevrolet Impala include transmission failure, power lock problems, heater issues, and excessive oil consumption.
What is the bad year for the Chevy Impala?
Indeed, the ninth generation Impala's first three years of production from 2006-2008 were the least reliable years of this vehicle. However, other less reliable model years of the Chevrolet Impala include: 2009 Chevrolet Impala. 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
Is a Chevy Impala a reliable car?
Chevrolet Impala Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Chevrolet Impala Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 12 for fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $568 which means it has average ownership costs.
How long can a Chevy Impala engine last?
Based on available data and owner reports, the Chevy Impala can last up to between 160,000 and 200,000 miles. Once again, folks from the Impala forums confirm these numbers. Generally, many users emphasize that the longevity of the Impala largely depends on how well the car is maintained.
1994 Chevrolet Impala car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Impala problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Chevrolet Impala vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1994 Chevrolet Impala complaints
The NHTSA has received 15 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Chevrolet Impala.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-04
- VIN: 2G1WP551649
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEPS GOING OUT (SPEEDOMETER,TACH,GAS,HEAT) READS 150 MPH WHILE I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND TURN THE KEY ON AND OFF TILL IT COMES BACK DOWN. AND EVEN THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. NOW THE GAUGE FOR THE TEMP. OF THE CAR IS READING THAT IT IS OVERHEATING AS SOON AS I START DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO GET IT CHECKED FOR SEVERAL THINGS. THE CAR HAS ONLY 42,000 MILES ON IT. THIS HAS BE GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND IS GETTING WORSE!! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-02
- VIN: 1G1BN52P3RR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER ACT ERRATICALLY AT TIMES WITH NO WARNING NOR SYMPTOMS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-17
- VIN: 1G1BN52P8RR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE CONNECTOR FOR THE FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP WHICH BURNT. THE WIRES BECAME HOT AND MELTED THE PLASTIC INSULATION, CAUSING THE PUMP NOT TO WORK. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, CAUSING A COLLISION. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIRES INSIDE FUEL TANK THAT MAKES PUMP WORK, HAS SOME WIRES IN IT THAT BURN OUT WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. CHEVROLET HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-03
- VIN: 1G1BN52P2RR
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE SEATBACK FAILURE ON ACCELERATION FROM STOP NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PARTS THAT FAILED WERE TWO SMALL VERY INADEQUATE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH SEATBACK TO SEAT BASE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G1BN52P6RR
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: COMPONENT 1 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BREAK FROM THE HEAT CYCLING ONF THE MANIFOLD. THE SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THEM WITH STRONGER BOLTS THAT WERE SUPPLIED BY GM. THE ISSUE HERE IS THAT THERE IS AN EXTREME DANGER OF EXHAUST GASES LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF POOR FITTING MANIFOLDS. A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND PRESENTLY NOT COVERED BY GM WARRANTIES. COMPONENT 2 - STEERING WHEEL HORN. THIS HORN HAS A NICKNAME OF THE "SLEDGEHAMMER HORN" SINCE IT TAKES CONSIDERABLE FORCE TO SOUND THE HORN. ONCE AGAIN, GM RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AND HAS A NEW HORN ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR CURRENT OWNERS, UNLESS AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION SINCE DEPRESSING THE HORN SWITCH MAY NOT SOUND THE HORN QUICK ENOUGH, IF AT ALL, IN CAS OF AN EMERGENCY. IT SIMPLY TAKES TOO LONG TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE HORN IS NOT SOUNDED UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. COMPONENT 3 - AUXILLIARY POWER STUD. THERE IS A POWER STUD UNDER THE HOOD THAT ACTS AS A DISTRIBUTION POINT FOR MUCH OF THE POWER REQUIREMENTS. THE COMPOSITION OF THE THIS STUD WAS AN ALLOY THAT DID NOT STAND UP WELL UNDER USAGE, AND AS IT HEATED UP, THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DEFORMED. IN THE PROCESS, ALL POWER IS LOST, AND IN SOME DOCUMENTED CASES, FIRES HAVE STARTED. IN MY PARTICULAR CASE, I LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE SURVIVED WITHOUT ANY SERIOUS INJURY. ONCE AGAIN, GM HAS A SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY NOW USE A STUD WHOSE MATERIAL CONTENT IS BRASS. IT IS QUITE SECURE AND CAUSES NOT FURTHER PROBLEMS. ONCE AGAIN --- A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONDITION RECOGNIZED BY GM. IN ALL OF THESE CASES GM RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AS SERIOUS, DEVELOPED A SOLUTION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, BUT FAILED TO MOVE TO A RECALL LEVEL. THIS IS IN SPITE OF THE OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT INDICATION. GAS CAP WAS REPLACED. THEN FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACE. ALSO, NOTICED WIRES WERE BURNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-28
- VIN: 1G1BN52P4RR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY HUSBAND DISASSEMBLED THE GAS TANK TO GET TO THE FUEL PUMP SO HE COULD REPLACE IT. THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED INSIDE THE TANK AND WHEN HE LOOKED AND THE WIRING HARNESS THE WIRES HAD MELTED THE EXTERIOR COATING AND THE PLASTIC FITTING THAT ALSO SIT IN THE GAS TANK. WE FEEL THAT THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY TRAGIC WITH THE GAS TANK CATCHING ON FIRE. I AM 5 MONTHS PREGNANT AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN THE PAST AND IF THERE IS SOME SORT OF ACTION WE CAN TAKE TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-27
- VIN: 1G1BN52P9RR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS PART COVERED UNDER GM RECALL 94-C-59 BUT ONLY IF IT WAS INSTALLED ON A VEH INTENTED TO BE USED AS A POLICE CAR OR TAXI CAB PER DEALER. IMPALA SS IS 9C1 OPTION CODE. SAME MECHANICALY AS POLICE CAR. SEEMS LIKE GM SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED IT IN THE RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G1BN52P7RR
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHEELS LEAK AT COLD TEMPERATURE CAUSING THE TIRES TO GO FLAT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-12
- VIN: 1G1BN52PXRR
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT STAYS ON WHICH MEANS A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, TRYING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AIR BAGS HAVE NOT YET DEPLOYED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-10-05
- VIN: 1G1BN52PORR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: LOOSENED NUT ON BATTERY CABLE INTERFERED WITH HIGH AMPERAGE EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLE. ALLOWING ENGINE TO STALL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-06
- VIN: 1G1BN52P6R1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN AT A STOP THE CAR IDLES, STARTS/ SURGES UP AND DOWN.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-01-01
- VIN: 1G1BN52P6RR
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL, WILL NOT COME ON PROPERLY, HAVE TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND ON. *AK
1994 Chevrolet Impala recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1994 Chevrolet Impala.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: 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.
Negative 1994 Chevrolet Impala car reviews
Positive 1994 Chevrolet Impala car reviews
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This car has a powerful engine, capable of passing in an instant, and comfortably seats 5. I'm not sure why GM stopped making this car, but it's definitely a shame. Maybe they wanted it to hold its value, unlike Chrysler's PT Cruiser.
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This car fits me perfectly at my age and comfort expectations. I have owned several pre-70's Chevy muscle cars, and each had their high points. However, this modern muscle car has air conditioning, 4-wheel disc brakes, comfy leather seating, and power features that the older models lacked. Although it may not get the same attention as a '70 Chevelle or '66 Nova, I am impressed by how many thumbs up I get when driving it. Mine is a 4000-mile original that I rarely drive, but when I do, I enjoy it immensely. While it may not be the quickest or fastest car out there, it has plenty of power and gets decent gas mileage for a 4200lb LT1 V8. Overall, the car is perfect for me.
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The 1994 Impalla SS is the best vehicle you could ever own. It's a big, fast, and stylish car that's perfect for families who want a high-performance alternative to a mini-van. It's great for hauling groceries and kids, or for cruising the beach or town. Not many family cars that weigh 4000-plus can beat a V-8 Mustang or Camaro, but the Impalla does it with ease...
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This 4-door family car is everything you could want in a sedan. It boasts ample horsepower and a sleek design. It's no surprise that more and more younger adults are choosing to own one. In fact, 85% of owners used to be 50 and up! This car speaks for itself. When compared to BMW, Mazda, and Ford's 4-door vehicles, there really is no comparison unless you want to pay a foolish amount. So, would you rather have 3 Impalas 'SS' or 1 Beemer? The answer is pretty clear. Also, don't forget to consider the percentage of dollar loss over time. Check out the retail value of all of them and see who lost the most value!
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Are you having problems with your 1994 Chevrolet Impala?
Albin Kutch 2024-11-12
Hey there! I just wanted to share my thoughts on this car. In my opinion, it's a shame that GM stopped making it. The performance is really impressive - it can even outdo a Mustang and other imports. Plus, it handles surprisingly well for its size. The only issue I've had is with some minor reliability problems, but I think that could have been avoided with better maintenance. Overall, I think it's a great choice for anyone looking for a family car with some muscle. Thanks for listening!