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 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The...
1958-2019 · 44 model years
Chevrolet Impala Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Chevrolet Impala across 44 model years, and it has 63 recalls. The 1969 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 1958, 1963 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 63
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Impala complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | B |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 | F |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 2009 | 0 | 5 | D |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 | F |
| 2003 | 0 | 8 | F |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 | F |
| 2001 | 0 | 10 | F |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 | F |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 1982 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1979 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1978 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | A |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 1971 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 1969 | 2 | 4 | F |
| 1968 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 1967 | 0 | 2 | C |
| 1966 | 3 | 2 | C |
| 1965 | 0 | 3 | C |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 | A |
Most common Impala problems
Chevrolet Impala recalls 63
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
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 vehicles. The affected vehicles were...
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. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to...
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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 manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads...
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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, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and...
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 September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles...
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. The affected vehicles may have left the...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to December 20, 2013. Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the affected vehicles may have...
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Latest Impala complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1958 chevrolet impala with coker classic tires, size p205-75-r14 mns (na). The tires were purchased as replacement tires. While driving 55 mph, the right rear passenger tire blew out from the inside. When he notified the merchant where the tires were purchased he stated that he was aware of the defect in the tires. The tire was replaced. While the contact was inspecting the tires he noticed a crack in on the drivers side tire which was not replaced. The failure and current mileages were unknown. Updated 07/26/10.*Lj on may 6, 2009 the consumer noticed the right front tire had a crack around the tire. Updated 08/06/10*jb
Tl*the contact owns a 1963 chevrolet impala. While driving at approximately 20 mph and turning right, the contact noticed a shearing noise from outside the vehicle. It was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 65,000. Remailed 09/16/14*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 1966 chevrolet impala . He purchased an everstart model # 24ms-6 battery . Several days later after turning on the vehicle, he heard a sizzling sound. He pulled over and then opened the hood, and the battery exploded in his face. There were no major injuries. The store that sold him the battery was walmart. A representative stated that they needed to bring the battery to the store. The failure and current mileages were 85000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Mfgr does not recognize recall number 71v235000 called chev, they established a ref# 1-250262940 on my behalf on aug 25. They called back and said vehicle might not be involved and to call helm inc. Called helm, they said, chev is supposed to have info. Runaround. Provided chev, kim thomas, campaign # 5110000, vin# 164676d119657 your recall# 71v235000. All I got was they do not have info that old so are unsure. Provided them description of part involve engine lift stop cable unit. Pn# 325875 nothing done. Motor mounts failed, engine jumped, but I stopped before runaway. No parts available. *Ak
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Faulty motor mounts, whiile having an alignment was informed the tires were feathering and are very dangerous, experienced a blowout,had rear shocks replaced and an additional alignment, consumer is awaiting reimbursement of monies for tires. *Jg
Questions about the Chevrolet Impala
Which Chevrolet Impala years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet Impala years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), steering (2), wheels & tires (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 63 recalls across all Chevrolet Impala model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data