Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 Impala.
The 1972 Chevrolet Impala Overview documents a complaint history that covers the period from 1991 through 2020. During that span the model reached a high of 1,071 complaints in 2004 and a low of just one complaint in 1997, highlighting considerable variability in reported issues. Consequently, the 1972 model year serves as an early data point that precedes the peaks and troughs observed in subsequent years, offering a baseline for evaluating the Impala’s reliability trajectory.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 216.5 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3920 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Impala of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Custom Hardtop Coupe 6.6L V8 | 11.20 sec | 20.50 sec | 170 hp | RWD |
| 1965 | SS V8 Hardtop Coupe 4.6L V8 | 12.40 sec | 19.70 sec | — | RWD |
| 1962 | SS409 V8 Coupe 6.7L V8 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 409 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT DRIVING ON UNPAVED ROAD SURFACES, PARTICULARLY ROADS WHICH ARE HEAVILY GRAVELED AND WHICH ARE EXTREMELY WAVY OR FILLED WITH CHUCKHOLES, AT SPEEDS WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO PITCH EXCESSIVELY, THE… Remedy: INSPECT AND INSTALL SHIELD ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.