Chevrolet Impala 1981
Model Impala made in 1981 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Model 1981
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 4615 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/25/1980 | 12/10/1980 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. the incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines.system: service brakes; brake pedal, support bracket.consequences of defect: this defect could cause an accident, especially insituations which require a minimum vehicle stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V077000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1980 to 04/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 19108 | 08/10/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/19/1983 | 09/06/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. this could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.system: power train; accelerator pump lever retaining pin.consequences of defect: vehicle speed would not decrease even after theaccelerator pedal is no longer depressed. loss of accelerator control withoutprior warning could result in an accident.note: if the failure occurs before corrective service can be performed, drivershould shift to neutral gear and apply brakes as necessary. vehicle should bepulled out of traffic and the ignition should be turned off after a completestop. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| After sitting in parking lot for (2) hours vehicle began to smoke, fire broke out around starter. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| Engine compartment fire.(ohio traffic report) | |||