1979 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1977 - 1985
Price :	$5,495-$6,240
Weight :	3495 lbs \| 1585.305 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1979 :	2,284,749
Total 1979 Impala production :	270,907
1979 Chevrolet Impala
8-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 8 P :	28,710
Landau Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	3,247
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	172,717
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	26,589
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	39,644

Handling

Recall

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19770801
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V161000
Summary	A CHILD COULD OPEN THE REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND ENTER THIS COMPARTMENT. THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED IF THE DOOR WERE TO CLOSE, AS IT CANNOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; STORAGE COMPARTMENT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE ABSENCE OF OUTSIDE HELP, THE CHILD WOULDSUFFOCATE.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO KEEP THIS COMPARTMENT LOCKED EXCEPT WHILE EITHERLOADING OR UNLOADING IT.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19780901
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V247000
Summary	THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE OF A SEAT BELTANCHORAGE WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE WEARER.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19781201
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V142000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; SWITCH BUTTON RING, BRAKE LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WITH INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS, A VEHICLE APPROACHINGFROM THE REAR WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED. ALSO, IF THECRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION,VEHICLE MAY ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. EITHER CONDITION COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL IT HAS BEENINSPECTED BY DEALER.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Impala has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Impala has a length of 214.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Chevrolet Impala cost when new?A: The 1979 Chevrolet Impala cost approximately $5,495 to $6,240 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Impala was offered as a 8-Passenger Station Wagon, Landau Coupe, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1979? A: Chevrolet produced 2,284,749 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 1979 Impalas were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 270,907 examples of the Impala in 1979.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Chevrolet Impala was a Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1979 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Impala had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.