Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Impulse | 25 | 1 |
| 1990 Impulse | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system12
- Vehicle speed control9
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Unknown or other4
- Seat belts3
- Structure1
- Service brakes, air1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Impulse.
THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUB CAN FRACTURE DURING CERTAIN FRONTAL AND NEAR FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR AXLE AND FUEL TANK RETAINING BAND IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH AND ALLOWS THE LINE TO CONTACT THE BAND DURING SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CONTINUED CONTACT MAY CAUSE THE DAMAGED BRAKE LINE TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID, OR RUPTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID OR RESTRICTION OF BRAKE FLUID FLOW RESULTS IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY OF REAR WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
BOLT LOCATED IN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED. THE BOLT MAY COME OFF AND BRAKING ACTION COULD BECOME IMPAIRED.
NHTSA recalls