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Chevrolet Impala

15,217 federal complaints across 33 model years (1981-2020) ยท 34 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Impala. Hover a bar for the count.

1985
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2004 Chevrolet Impala - 1,375 complaints
  2. 2009 Chevrolet Impala - 1,368 complaints
  3. 2008 Chevrolet Impala - 1,203 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 1995 Chevrolet Impala - 64 complaints
  2. 2018 Chevrolet Impala - 88 complaints
  3. 1996 Chevrolet Impala - 120 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Electrical system
3,502
Engine & cooling
1,957
Steering
1,225
Stability control
971
Air bags
963
Brakes
959

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2020 Chevrolet Impala260
2019 Chevrolet Impala411
2018 Chevrolet Impala881
2017 Chevrolet Impala1380
2016 Chevrolet Impala1780
2015 Chevrolet Impala4363
2014 Chevrolet Impala1,02112
2013 Chevrolet Impala4671
2012 Chevrolet Impala4223
2011 Chevrolet Impala8442
2010 Chevrolet Impala7374
2009 Chevrolet Impala1,3685
2008 Chevrolet Impala1,2032
2007 Chevrolet Impala9322
2006 Chevrolet Impala8031
2005 Chevrolet Impala8111
2004 Chevrolet Impala1,3754
2003 Chevrolet Impala9355
2002 Chevrolet Impala1,0774
2001 Chevrolet Impala9597
2000 Chevrolet Impala1,1287
1999 Chevrolet Impala40
1998 Chevrolet Impala40
1997 Chevrolet Impala20
1996 Chevrolet Impala1200
1995 Chevrolet Impala640
1994 Chevrolet Impala190
1993 Chevrolet Impala60
1987 Chevrolet Impala10
1985 Chevrolet Impala10
1983 Chevrolet Impala31
1982 Chevrolet Impala22
1981 Chevrolet Impala22

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
18V5760002018-2019Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral 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, Cadilla
16V5070002009-2010Electrical SystemGeneral 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 ma
15V7010002000-2004Engine And Engine CoolingGeneral 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
15V4650002014-2015Air BagsGeneral 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 passeng
15V2020002014Parking BrakeGeneral 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 parkin
15V2010002004Engine And Engine CoolingGeneral 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, 2
15V0850002014Parking BrakeGeneral 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 par
14V6140002014Electrical SystemGeneral 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,
14V5410002014-2015Parking BrakeGeneral 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
14V5180002014Air BagsGeneral 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 manufactur
14V4890002014-2015StructureGeneral 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 stor
14V4500002014SteeringGeneral 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 connecti
14V4000002000-2005Electrical SystemThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition ke
14V4090002014SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the s
14V3550002006-2014Electrical SystemThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition ke
14V0920002014Power TrainGeneral 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
13V2200002014Exterior LightingGeneral 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. Ori
12V3770002008-2012SuspensionGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not includ
11V3980002012SteeringGM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO
10V4800002009-2010Seat BeltsGM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANC
09V1160002000-2003Engine And Engine CoolingGENERAL 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
08V5170002009Air BagsGM IS RECALLING 79 MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR THAT COULD FRACTURE AT AN INFLATOR TUBE DURING A DEPLOYMEN
06V4190002007Fuel System, GasolineON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
04V2870002004Service Brakes, HydraulicCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT
04V0900002000Fuel System, GasolineON 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. A LE
03V0510002003Air BagsON 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. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR C
02V2220002002-2003Air BagsCERTAIN 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.
01V1360002000-2001Fuel System, GasolineVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL S
00V3710002000-2001Air BagsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOY
00V2440002001Air BagsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATI