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2020 Chevrolet Impala

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
0
none
MPG
22
combined

No recalls on record

No NHTSA safety recalls for this model year. Still verify the specific VIN, since campaigns can be issued at any time.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Chevrolet Impala

0 recalls
15 complaints
22 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

Before You Buy

No recall campaigns on record for this model year
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
0
Owner complaints
15
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

No recall campaigns on record

NHTSA has not issued a safety recall for this model year. That describes the model as built — it says nothing about how this particular car was maintained or repaired.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year.

No recalls on record

NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala. Recalls can be issued at any time — check the specific VIN before purchase.

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NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    12.1%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Optional
Lane departure warning
Optional

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2020 Chevrolet Impala 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 6 comparable 2020 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 12.1% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2020 Chevrolet Impala Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2020 Chevrolet Impala Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2020 Chevrolet Impala Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

19

City

28

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$2,800
Tailpipe CO₂
406 g/mi

How this compares

At 22 MPG combined, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala ranks 7th of 8 large cars EPA rated for 2020 — 2 MPG short of the 24 MPG median for that group.

That places it among the thirstiest vehicles in its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.

EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,800, $150 more than the $2,650 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $14,000, a $750 difference against a class-median vehicle.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 406 grams per mile — about 6.1 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

15 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

15
Total
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER3
  • ENGINE3
  • ELECTRICAL2
  • STEERING2
  • AIR BAGS2

Notable Issues

15 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues3
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)3
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)2

Safety timeline

No dated safety events on record for this model year.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Large Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S6)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

28

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual cost
$2,800
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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626 owner complaints analyzed