The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: REAR WHEEL SEPARATION

    NHTSA #PE96001

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: COOLANT FIRES

    NHTSA #EA99003

    Status:
    CLOSED

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