1994 Chevrolet Impala SS
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- Photo: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS in Dark Cherry Metallic, Front Right (St. Ignace 2023) by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Impala SS by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS is a 260-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $22,495 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Impala measures 214.1 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,218 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,495 ($49,331 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L (350 cid) LT1 OHV V8 |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip, standard |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4L60-E, electronically controlled) |
| Final Drive | 3.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Yes (4-wheel disc, standard) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Yes (4-wheel disc, standard) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in, aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in, aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 214.1 in |
| Width | 77 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,218 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet IMPALA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet IMPALA
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Chevrolet IMPALA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel System | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 CHEVROLET IMPALA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.