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1969 Chevrolet Impala
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
2 reportsFAULTY MOTOR MOUNTS, WHIILE HAVING AN ALIGNMENT WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE FEATHERING AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS, EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT,HAD REAR SHOCKS REPLACED AND AN ADDITIONAL ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER IS AWAITING REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES FOR TIRES. *JG
Official recalls
471V235000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Dec 29, 1971
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
69V091000 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields
Jul 9, 1969
No summary supplied.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: Not supplied
69V030000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Feb 28, 1969
EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CARBON MONOXIDE) MAY ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE IS SUBSTANTIALLY OUT THE DESIGN POSITION, DETERIORATED FROM USE, OR WHEN AN OPENING IN THE BODY DEVELOPS NEAR THE EXHAUST OUTLET AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY EXPERIENCECARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy: RESEAL NEARBY BODY JOINTS AND REPLACE THE DRAW PLUG IN THE BODY WHICH WAS USED TO REMOVE SURPLUS BONDERIZING SOLUTION DURING MANUFACTURE.
69V020000 · Tires
Feb 20, 1969
No summary supplied.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: Not supplied
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.