NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Impala

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

10,509

Active records

Recalls

36

Active records

TSBs

3,382

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

8

Injuries

533

Crashes

579

Fires

330

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Impala

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Operating state

3,706

Reporting mechanism

3,564

Condition issue

2,190

Driver assistance issue

1,659

Engine behavior

1,482

Performance issue

1,421

Noise

1,232

Safety restraint issue

1,154

Starting behavior

972

Lighting behavior

848

Steering behavior

752

Vibration/harshness

665

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

659

Fluid issue

599

Thermal issue

581

Electrical issue

525

Braking behavior

491

Safety restraint behavior

450

Access/entry issue

381

Powering on/off behavior

251

HVAC behavior

234

Ride/handling behavior

179

Smell

179

Infotainment behavior

125

Recent change

88

Wiper/washer behavior

71

Communication/network issue

13

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Oct 19, 2026


cars trunk randomly pops open , it's a safety issue because something can fall out my trunk and cause other car an accident. will have an appointment to inspect soon. since I just got this car june 2026 and the first time it randomly popped open was back in August, it's October and I woke up to another random trunk opened incident.

2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Oct 15, 2026


Power steering failure at under 106k miles, yes Electric power steering rack failed internally making the vehicle dangerous to drive and control steering - CMA Chester dealer quoted me $8k (parts and labor) and said that it's not a good car, independent mechanic referred me to different dealer as specialized equipment is required for programming Yes - others, codes CO475 CO56D-39 C0800-12 from independent mechanic, dealer diagnostic scheduled 10/21 No - only mechanics Yes, immediately after…

2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Oct 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag warning light intermittently went on and off. The contact stated later that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a disconnected wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Oct 7, 2026


My understanding is that a rain leakage into the front passenger floor is a very common problem with 2003 and 2004 Chevy Impala's. This is a safety issue due to mold. My complaint is about the fact that this is not a safety recall under NHTSA that Chevy Dealers must repair at no cost. I have this issue and it is a big problem for health and safety, so the fact that it is not a recall is infuriating. This is NOT a simple wear and tear problem. It is a manufacturing or design defect in 2003…

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Oct 2, 2026


Car has turned off 3 times while sitting at a light and took hours to turn back on, car shudders when breaking sometimes and abs/traction control/air bag lights will come on, and will shudder and turn off while driving.

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Sep 21, 2026


The lighting is unsafe at night, the light does not light up the road so you can safely see what is is front of you, ITs a major design flaw in the light housing, upgraded to a brighter bulb does not help.

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Sep 20, 2026


While driving my 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited Police vehicle, VIN [XXX], the engine unexpectedly shut off. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle subsequently would crank but would not start normally. A diagnostic scan produced code P069E, Fuel Pump Control Module Requested MIL Illumination. After the failure, the vehicle would crank without starting using the normal ignition. The vehicle was towed home. I attempted to start vehicle using the factory remote-start system. It…

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stabili-Trak warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering to become extremely firm. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact safely pulled over, and after the audible alarm ceased, the vehicle returned to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle lost electrical power and stalled on several occasions. There…

2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Sep 3, 2026


Purchased aftermarket headlight assembly via Amazon. Wiring harness overheats during normal use, causing connector damage/melting. This is the third unit with an identical defect within one month — seller/manufacturer has replaced twice but the problem recurs. Poses fire/electrical hazard. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Filed Sep 2, 2026


While driving, the car steering became very hard and uncontrollable posing a risk to me and other drivers on the road. A mechanic has checked.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.