Is the 1987 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Impala?

Top reported problems: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1987 Chevrolet Impala Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Impala.

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Worst 1987 Chevrolet Impala Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Chevrolet Impala.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER	1	—	—	—

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