Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:120,000 mi
#21 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:120,000 mi
#31 complaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi |
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
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