Chevrolet Impala Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Chevrolet Impala — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Best | Excellent | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | 1 | 35 | 4 | 2 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | 66 | 6 | 7 | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | — | 91 | 5 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 1 | 237 | 7 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2014 | Avoid | 8 | 526 | 15 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | — | 243 | 17 | 11 | — | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | 2 | 177 | 19 | 10 | — | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Full report → |
| 2011 | Caution | 1 | 443 | 29 | 32 | — | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 2 | 399 | 14 | 16 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2009 | Avoid | 2 | 655 | 45 | 42 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008 | Avoid | 1 | 578 | 34 | 28 | 1 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2007 | Avoid | 1 | 439 | 53 | 55 | 1 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2006 | Caution | 1 | 423 | 54 | 39 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | 1 | 435 | 23 | 21 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 4 | 702 | 45 | 51 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | 3 | 447 | 20 | 16 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2002 | Avoid | 3 | 578 | 32 | 31 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2001 | Avoid | 7 | 520 | 22 | 33 | 2 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2000 | Avoid | 7 | 564 | 39 | 36 | 2 | Electrical System | Full report → |
21 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 7,579 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chevrolet Impala Reliability
What year Impala has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Chevrolet Impala had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 702 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The Chevrolet Impala has accumulated 7,579 owner-filed complaints and 46 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 6 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2020 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Impala.
What are the most common Impala problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (1717 reports), Engine (622 reports), Steering (609 reports), Air Bags (490 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Impala has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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