- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
- The fix
- 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.
Engine & cooling
1966 Chevrolet Impala Engine problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1966 Chevrolet Impala's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 33% of all its complaints, most recently on August 27, 2004. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1966 Chevrolet Impala
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Under these conditions, vehicle occupants may experiencecarbon monoxide poisoning.
- The fix
- Reseal nearby body joints and replace the draw plug in the body which was used to remove surplus bonderizing solution during manufacture.
Engine complaints
Mfgr does not recognize recall number 71v235000 called chev, they established a ref# 1-250262940 on my behalf on aug 25. They called back and said vehicle might not be involved and to call helm inc. Called helm, they said, chev is supposed to have info. Runaround. Provided chev, kim thomas, campaign # 5110000, vin# 164676d119657 your recall# 71v235000. All I got was they do not have info that old so are unsure. Provided them description of part involve engine lift stop cable unit. Pn# 325875 nothing done. Motor mounts failed, engine jumped, but I stopped before runaway. No parts available. *Ak
Chevrolet Impala engine complaints by year
Impala engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data