1994 Chevrolet Impala Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Chevrolet Impala (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Impala. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and vehicle speed control (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system5 33%
- Fuel system4 27%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
- Seats1 6.7%
- Wheels1 6.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Instrument panel keeps going out (speedometer,tach,gas,heat) reads 150 MPH while I am at a complete stop. I have to turn off the engine and turn the key on and off till it comes back down. And even this does not always work. Now the gauge for the temp. Of the car is reading that it is overheating as soon as I start driving. I have had to take it in to get it checked for several things. The car has only 42,000 miles on it. This has be going on for about a year and is getting worse!!”
NHTSA complaint #10261340, filed 2009-03, 22,000 milesFuel system: “Consumer complained about the connector for the fuel pump. Vehicle was equipped with a harness to the fuel pump which burnt. The wires became hot and melted the plastic insulation, causing the pump not to work.”
NHTSA complaint #10075497, filed 2004-06, 129,500 milesEngine cooling: “Vehicle stalls without indication. Gas cap was replaced. Then fuel pump was replace. Also, noticed wires were burning. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.”
NHTSA complaint #856015, filed 2000-02Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 129,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Chevrolet Impala in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Impala
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 54,000 | 0 | 5 | 22 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 28 | 36,338 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2018 | 59 | 40,400 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2017 | 117 | 45,500 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2016 | 111 | 55,461 | 0 | 4–5 | 22 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2015 | 300 | 59,523 | 3 | 4–5 | 22 | 46 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 638 | 60,000 | 12 | 4–5 | 22 | 93 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 272 | 54,000 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 258 | 48,500 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 59 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 505 | 60,400 | 2 | — | 23 | 76 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 442 | 72,558 | 4 | — | 22 | 54 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 824 | 75,468 | 5 | — | 22 | 98 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 810 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 22 | 72 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 627 | 60,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 524 | 74,900 | 1 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 609 | 77,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,074 | 70,000 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 695 | 82,000 | 5 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 795 | 78,000 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 742 | 80,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 818 | 86,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 88 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 44 | 135,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 45,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Chevrolet Impala model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Impala as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Chevrolet Impala is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 1994 Chevrolet Impala been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Impala reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 129,500 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.