Does the 1981 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Chevrolet Impala recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Chevrolet Impala?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Chevrolet Impala recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Chevrolet Impala. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Chevrolet Impala recalls, newest first

August 19, 1983NHTSA 83V07700019,108 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary: Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
Remedy: Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 25, 1980NHTSA 80V1250004,615 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. The incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1981 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1

Other 1981 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1981 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Chevrolet Impala recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Chevrolet Impala?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.