Chevrolet Impala common problems
Owners of 2015–2020 Chevrolet Impala vehicles have filed 626 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (44% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 626
- Owner complaints
- 5
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Crash-related reports
- 34
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 6 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2018 impala
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 impala
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 impala
If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
- Recall2015 impala
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- Recall2015 impala
The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?
- Across 626 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2020 Chevrolet Impala vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (44%), airbags (29%), steering (27%).
- Which Chevrolet Impala model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala has the most owner complaints, with 298 filed.
- Are Chevrolet Impala problems dangerous?
- Of the 626 complaints on record, 35 mention a crash, 15 mention a fire and 34 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (298). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.