Most common 1995 Chevrolet Impala problems
Share of the 44 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Impala complaints by model year
Best Impala years: 2020, 2019, 2018. Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2004. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Chevrolet Impala:
Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Brakes
While driving estimated speeds between 30-45 miles vehicle shuts down w/brakes and steering becoming difficult. Hutchins chev.,va replacing another part. Tt
ABS: when applied, brakes pulls to right/left; vehicle hard to steer; after driving over bump, easy steering with a lot of play. Tt
Wheels & tires
While driving vehicle rear tire blew out, owner had repaired rear tire, owner then states that the other rear tire also blew out. When owner took to dealer he was told that it was a faulty seal around rim and that someone told him it maybe design flaw.
Right rear b.f. Goodrich tire tread separated and tire failed. Also vehicle loses 2-3 pounds per week by just sitting due to aluminum wheel rims.
Electrical system
Battery leaked when vehicle had 15, 417 miles on it, causing acid damage to battery cable and starter, which were replaced under warranty. Now vehicle has 39,400 miles and battery is leaking again, causing damage to battery hold-down and pan that battery sits on. GM is aware of this problem, but will not address it.
While driving estimated speeds between 30-45 miles vehicle shuts down w/brakes and steering becoming difficult. Hutchins chev.,va replacing another part. Tt
1995 Chevrolet Impala engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Impala a good car?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Impala rates better than average: 90% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Impala at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Impala?
The brakes — 8 complaints, 18% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (8) and electrical system (6).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Impala. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Impala?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2019 and 2018. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2009 and 2004. See the full Chevrolet Impala years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Impala problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 169,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.