KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Impala Problems by Year
Owners have filed 10,260 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Impala since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2009, 2000. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Impala problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 28 | Electrical | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | Other or unspecified | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 Impala | 117 | Other or unspecified | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 Impala | 111 | Electrical | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 Impala | 300 | Electrical | 3 | 10 |
| 2014 Impala | 636 | Electrical | 12 | 19 |
| 2013 Impala | 272 | Stability control | 1 | 16 |
| 2012 Impala | 258 | Electrical | 3 | 20 |
| 2011 Impala | 505 | Engine | 2 | 22 |
| 2010 Impala | 442 | Electrical | 4 | 18 |
| 2009 Impala | 824 | Air bags | 5 | 43 |
| 2008 Impala | 810 | Electrical | 2 | 51 |
| 2007 Impala | 627 | Electrical | 2 | 52 |
| 2006 Impala | 524 | Steering | 1 | 58 |
| 2005 Impala | 609 | Electrical | 1 | 39 |
| 2004 Impala | 1,073 | Electrical | 4 | 44 |
| 2003 Impala | 695 | Electrical | 5 | 32 |
| 2002 Impala | 795 | Electrical | 4 | 38 |
| 2001 Impala | 742 | Electrical | 7 | 33 |
| 2000 Impala | 818 | Engine | 7 | 49 |
65 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Impala
- What years of the Chevrolet Impala have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (1,073), 2009 (824), 2000 (818).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Impala?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (3,409), engine (1,911), steering (1,178).
- Which Chevrolet Impala years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2020 (15), 2019 (28), 2018 (59). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.