Chevrolet Impala recalls and problems
31 recalls and 10,264 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
31
Complaints
10,264
Crashes reported
569
Fires reported
326
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Chevrolet Impala by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Impala | 1 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Impala | 0 | 117 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 Impala | 0 | 111 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 Impala | 3 | 301 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 Impala | 12 | 638 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 Impala | 1 | 272 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 Impala | 3 | 258 | 20 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Impala | 2 | 505 | 22 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 Impala | 4 | 442 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 Impala | 5 | 824 | 43 | 9 | 43 | 1 |
| 2008 Impala | 2 | 810 | 51 | 10 | 44 | 1 |
| 2007 Impala | 2 | 627 | 52 | 10 | 56 | 1 |
| 2006 Impala | 1 | 524 | 58 | 22 | 46 | 1 |
| 2005 Impala | 1 | 609 | 39 | 13 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 Impala | 4 | 1,074 | 44 | 21 | 42 | 0 |
| 2003 Impala | 5 | 695 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 Impala | 4 | 795 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Impala | 7 | 742 | 33 | 67 | 39 | 2 |
| 2000 Impala | 7 | 818 | 49 | 73 | 53 | 2 |
Most reported Chevrolet Impala problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3,475 | |
| Engine | 1,263 | |
| Steering | 1,207 | |
| Air Bags | 962 | |
| Power Train | 924 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 668 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 648 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 610 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 609 | |
| Unknown or Other | 547 |
All Chevrolet Impala recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-576 | Aug 30, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… |
| 16V-507 | Jul 5, 2016 | 2009–2010 | Air Bags, Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. |
| 15V-701 | Oct 26, 2015 | 2000–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… |
| 15V-465 | Jul 24, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. |
| 15V-202 | Apr 6, 2015 | 2014 | Parking Brake | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. |
| 15V-201 | Apr 6, 2015 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles… |
| 15V-085 | Feb 11, 2015 | 2014 | Parking Brake | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 30, 2014. |
| 14V-614 | Oct 1, 2014 | 2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD… |
| 14V-541 | Sep 9, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Parking Brake | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to… |
| 14V-518 | Aug 28, 2014 | 2014 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. |
| 14V-489 | Aug 8, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Structure | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. |
| 14V-450 | Jul 23, 2014 | 2014 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to December 20, 2013. |
| 14V-400 | Jul 3, 2014 | 2000–2005 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 14V-409 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2014 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. |
| 14V-355 | Jun 23, 2014 | 2006–2014 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 14V-092 | Feb 21, 2014 | 2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. |
| 13V-220 | May 24, 2013 | 2014 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. |
| 12V-377 | Aug 3, 2012 | 2008–2012 | Suspension | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. |
| 11V-398 | Aug 5, 2011 | 2012 | Steering | Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2011, through july 29, 2011. |
| 10V-480 | Oct 13, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Seat Belts | Gm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet impalas for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 09V-116 | Apr 8, 2009 | 2000–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6… |
| 08V-517 | Oct 6, 2008 | 2009 | Air Bags | Gm is recalling 79 my 2009 chevrolet impala vehicles. |
| 06V-419 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. |
| 04V-287 | Jun 23, 2004 | 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. |
| 04V-090 | Feb 24, 2004 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. |
| 03V-051 | Feb 14, 2003 | 2003 | Air Bags | On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. |
| 02V-222 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. |
| 01V-136 | Apr 24, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (Abs). |
| 00V-371 | Nov 13, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-244 | Aug 29, 2000 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Impala?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Chevrolet Impala has the most reports (1,074). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 31 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Impala model years 2000–2015, 2018–2019.
What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, steering problems most often.