Chevrolet Impala 1966
Model Impala made in 1966 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1966
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V235000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6682084 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/29/1971 | 06/12/1981 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V030000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 2570914 | 02/26/1969 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Exhaust emissions (carbon monoxide) may enter the interior of the vehicle when the exhaust pipe is substantially out the design position, deteriorated from use, or when an opening in the body develops near the exhaust outlet and, at the same time, a negative air pressure occurs in the vehicle interior. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under these conditions, vehicle occupants may experiencecarbon monoxide poisoning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reseal nearby body joints and replace the draw plug in the body which was used to remove surplus bonderizing solution during manufacture. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: exhaust.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 85000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1966 chevrolet impala . he purchased an everstart model # 24ms-6 battery . several days later after turning on the vehicle, he heard a sizzling sound. he pulled over and then opened the hood, and the battery exploded in his face. there were no major injuries. the store that sold him the battery was walmart. a representative stated that they needed to bring the battery to the store. the failure and current mileages were 85000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 51500 | 1 | 08/24/2004 |
| Mfgr does not recognize recall number 71v235000 called chev, they established a ref# 1-250262940 on my behalf on aug 25. they called back and said vehicle might not be involved and to call helm inc. called helm, they said, chev is supposed to have info. runaround. provided chev, kim thomas, campaign # 5110000, vin# 164676d119657 your recall# 71v235000. all i got was they do not have info that old so are unsure. provided them description of part involve engine lift stop cable unit. pn# 325875 nothing done. motor mounts failed, engine jumped, but i stopped before runaway. no parts available. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 1 | 09/06/1995 | ||
| Route of power steering hose caused it to be cut by tie rod. *dh | |||