Chevrolet Impala 1967
Model Impala made in 1967 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1967
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/18/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1988 | |
| While travelling at approximately 70 mph, front driver side tire experienced a tread separation incident. photographs have been taken of tire and tread (tread was retrieved from freeway for inspection). also, said failure caused cosmetic damge to front fender and headlight. of which, photographic evidence also has been taken.*ak (dot number: hyhb3u6206 tiresize: p215/75r14) | |||
| 10/18/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1988 | |
| While traveling at approximately 70 mph, driver's side front tire experienced a tread separation incident. all components of tire were retrieved from road, and photo evidence has been taken. the incident also caused cosmetic damage to left front fender, also photographed for evidence. remaining tires on vehicle are same make/manufacture as the one in question.*ak | |||