Chevrolet Impala 1977
Model Impala made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to trailer hitches. . The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages and steering.
Model 1977
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 | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V175000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 66632 | 10/22/1976 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/03/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
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| Notes | General motor campaign no (chevrolet) 77c02 (pontiac) 77-c-4 (buick) 77-c-5.possibility that the turn signal operating unit or vehicles with tilt steeringcolumns may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.108.the turn signal lever actuator pivot pin which may work out of the pivot,resulting in not being able to use turn signal to alert other drivers of yourintentions to change lanes or turn, causing possible vehicle crash.(correctby inspecting and installing a retainer to preclude pivot pin disengagement).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V161000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1977 to 02/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 476245 | 07/03/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/02/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; storage compartment.consequences of defect: in the absence of outside help, the child wouldsuffocate.note: the owner is advised to keep this compartment locked except while eitherloading or unloading it. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V132000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 55564 | 08/30/1976 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/07/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | General motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| DP78060 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/13/1978 | 12/07/1978 | SEAT BELTS DON'T UNLOCK | ||
| Seat belts don't unlock | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| TRAILER HITCHES | |||
| 01/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Tow bar broke, causing tow vehicle to crash into guard rail.(ohio state police report) *sd | |||