1996 Chevrolet Impala Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Chevrolet Impala, and owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 Chevrolet Impala. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet Impala have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,440 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owned a 1996 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and crashed into”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2014 · Electrical system
“Back in november 1995 i purchased a new 1996 chevrolet impala. I brought the vehicle to my home and did a complete vehicle inspection. What i found was the dealership lanan chevrolet of woburn massach”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2014 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice (Caprice/Impala, Caprice/Impala Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.3/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Impala model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Impala model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1996 Chevrolet Impala
How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet Impala has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.