Chevrolet Impala 1985

Model Impala made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (exterior lighting). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/24/2020/31/24Regular$ 938684 820
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/27/2120/34/25Regular$ 892684 820
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/1919/31/23Regular$ 986684 813
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/19/1515/24/18Regular$ 125168412 4
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD21/29/2423/37/28D$ 751684 813
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD21/30/2423/38/28D$ 751684 813
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD17/23/1919/30/23Regular$ 986684 820
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/25/2019/32/23Regular$ 938684 820
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/24/1918/30/22Regular$ 986684 831

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
00060101910/01/2000616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt02/23/2001

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE88027GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/09/198805/11/1988HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
02/10/2002112/01/2001
 Tread separation-no excessive or abuse wear. *ak (tiresize: p205/75r15)

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