Chevrolet Impala problems by year
10,363 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 27 Chevrolet Impala model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 | 59 | 1 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2017 | 116 | 0 | Unknown OR Other | |
| 2016 | 110 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2015 | 298 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2014 | 631 | 12 | Electrical System | |
| 2013 | 270 | 1 | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2012 | 258 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2011 | 505 | 2 | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2010 | 441 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Most complained | 824 | 5 | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Most complained | 810 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2007 | 627 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2006 | 524 | 1 | Steering | |
| 2005 | 609 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Most complained | 1,072 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2003 | 694 | 5 | Electrical System | |
| 2002 | 795 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2001 | 742 | 7 | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Most complained | 818 | 7 | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 1996 | 88 | 0 | Visibility | |
| 1995 | 44 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1994 Fewer complaints | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 1983 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 1966 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet.