Chevrolet Impala 1993
Model Impala made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and latches/locks/linkages. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1993
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 300200 | 1 | 05/14/1997 |
| 1. electronic control module (ecm) failure , drivability malfunction vehicle not operable. problems with electric door lock and rear window defroster operation, intermit operation. vehicle electronic radio malfunction. 2. vehicle noted to have drivability problems for last several years. 3. vehicle ecm was replaced , new relay and wire connector ordered from g.m. dealership not yet installed. ( relay and wires and connector burnt up ) this vehicle is a 1993 chevy cavalier, built by g.m. ( not impala). *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 300200 | 1 | 05/14/1997 |
| 1. electronic control module (ecm) failure , drivability malfunction vehicle not operable. problems with electric door lock and rear window defroster operation, intermit operation. vehicle electronic radio malfunction. 2. vehicle noted to have drivability problems for last several years. 3. vehicle ecm was replaced , new relay and wire connector ordered from g.m. dealership not yet installed. ( relay and wires and connector burnt up ) this vehicle is a 1993 chevy cavalier, built by g.m. ( not impala). *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 300200 | 1 | 05/14/1997 |
| 1. electronic control module (ecm) failure , drivability malfunction vehicle not operable. problems with electric door lock and rear window defroster operation, intermit operation. vehicle electronic radio malfunction. 2. vehicle noted to have drivability problems for last several years. 3. vehicle ecm was replaced , new relay and wire connector ordered from g.m. dealership not yet installed. ( relay and wires and connector burnt up ) this vehicle is a 1993 chevy cavalier, built by g.m. ( not impala). *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 120000 | 3 | |
| 1993 chevy cavalier-transmission would not disengage during stopping. i had a defective part remanufactured and replaced. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 300200 | 1 | 05/14/1997 |
| 1. electronic control module (ecm) failure , drivability malfunction vehicle not operable. problems with electric door lock and rear window defroster operation, intermit operation. vehicle electronic radio malfunction. 2. vehicle noted to have drivability problems for last several years. 3. vehicle ecm was replaced , new relay and wire connector ordered from g.m. dealership not yet installed. ( relay and wires and connector burnt up ) this vehicle is a 1993 chevy cavalier, built by g.m. ( not impala). *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 300200 | 1 | 05/14/1997 |
| 1. electronic control module (ecm) failure , drivability malfunction vehicle not operable. problems with electric door lock and rear window defroster operation, intermit operation. vehicle electronic radio malfunction. 2. vehicle noted to have drivability problems for last several years. 3. vehicle ecm was replaced , new relay and wire connector ordered from g.m. dealership not yet installed. ( relay and wires and connector burnt up ) this vehicle is a 1993 chevy cavalier, built by g.m. ( not impala). *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
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