1993 Chevrolet Impala problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 1993 Chevrolet Impala — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Impala years?

Impala NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Chevrolet Impala problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Electrical System	2	33%	▲ up
Transmission	2	33%	new
Latches & Locks	1	17%	new
Visibility & Wipers	1	17%	new

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

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

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 2, 2008 · fire

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 2, 2008 · fire

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · February 2, 2008 · fire

“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…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · February 2, 2008 · fire

1993 Chevrolet Impala — common questions

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Chevrolet Impala. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Impala years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Impala years to avoid are 2004, 2009, 2008, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2012, 2016, 2017, 1996, 2018, 1995, 2019. The cleanest record among Impala years belongs to 1992.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1993 compare to other Impala years?

What are the most common 1993 Chevrolet Impala problems?

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1993 Chevrolet Impala — common questions

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Which Chevrolet Impala years should you avoid?

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