1996 Chevrolet Impala TSBs

24 manufacturer communications for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1996 Impala problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

24Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine8 bulletins
Electrical3 bulletins
Brakes & stability2 bulletins
Fuel system2 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain2 bulletins
Wheels & tires1 bulletin

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 24 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 February 21, 2023

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Brakes & stability · Fuel system PIP4723F January 14, 2022

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Electrical PIP4723D January 31, 2020

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin PIC4696E November 22, 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Service bulletin 17NA073 September 18, 2019

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Service bulletin PIC4696D September 5, 2019

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Service bulletin 17NA073 February 15, 2019

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Service bulletin PIC4696C May 31, 2018

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Fuel system · Electrical · Wheels & tires PIP4723C September 20, 2017

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 March 15, 2017

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Electrical PIP4723B February 22, 2017

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving…

Service bulletin PIC4696B December 4, 2015

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Service bulletin PIC4696A October 23, 2015

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from…

Engine 130089009 September 1, 2013

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Brakes & stability 4615 October 31, 2007

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED.

Transmission & drivetrain 020730024A August 1, 2005

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.

Transmission & drivetrain 3060 September 27, 2004

THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. 4L60E OR 4L65E TRANSMISSIONS.

Engine 010602003 May 1, 2001

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, THE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT.

Engine 00096 January 19, 2001

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES.

Engine 00096 January 1, 2001

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM PLATE, LEADING TO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR EGR VALVE (DTC P0400); OR ENGINE STALL AT IDLE, RUNS ROUGH OR SURGES.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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