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Chevrolet Impala

Model years 1981–2020 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2004. Fewest complaints: 1993, 1997, 1998.

10,426owner complaints
34recall campaigns
19,789service bulletins
35model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2004. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’91’94’97’00’03’04’06’09’12’15’181,073’91’94’97’00’03’04’06’09’12’15’181,073

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2020.

0.0%1.4%2.8%’96’01’03’05’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’200.7%0.0%1.4%2.8%’96’02’05’08’11’14’17’200.7%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2020 Impala1504943 · 0
2019 Impala2815754 · 1
2018 Impala5918296 · 0
2017 Impala117010614 · 0
2016 Impala111012488 · 4
2015 Impala3003161310 · 11
2014 Impala63712198519 · 8
2013 Impala2721150116 · 0
2012 Impala2583144520 · 5
2011 Impala5052121622 · 5
2010 Impala4424117018 · 3
2009 Impala8245105743 · 9
2008 Impala810299651 · 10
2007 Impala627292952 · 10
2006 Impala524179958 · 22
2005 Impala609155039 · 13
2004 ImpalaMost complaints1,073449344 · 21
2003 Impala695547532 · 32
2002 Impala795444638 · 32
2001 Impala742745233 · 67
2000 Impala818737749 · 73
199940140 · 0
19982070 · 1
19971060 · 0
1996 Impala880242 · 2
1995 Impala440181 · 1
1994 Impala15051 · 0
19932010 · 1
19920010 · 0
19910010 · 0
19871000 · 0
19851010 · 0
19833100 · 0
19822200 · 0
19812200 · 2

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system3,437
  • Engine1,263
  • Steering1,198
  • Air bags956
  • Power train930
  • Electronic stability control (esc)763
  • Engine and engine cooling676
  • Exterior lighting669

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 2,048 Impala vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,385 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
202026202
201954246
2018613010
201753305
201644204
201593416
20141438218
20131207112
20121459522
20111087012
2010947814
200914110323
200823817240
200719214537
200617512331
2005967113
2004927523
200374588
200235297
200125195
200026212
1984110
1979110
1975100
1971200
1966330
1964420
1955110

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 7 of 9 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20202020 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20192019 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20182018 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20172017 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20162016 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20152015 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20142014 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20132013 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆11.3 %
20122012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆11.3 %
20112011 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD———★★★★☆11.3 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 21 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.7–11.3 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2020Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS612.88.510.9255
2019Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS610.88.09.6225
2018Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS610.97.99.5224
2017Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS610.97.99.5224
2016Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS610.67.59.2215
2015Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AS610.67.59.2212
2014Impala Eco · Full-size · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS610.07.08.7200
2013Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A613.28.010.9251
2012Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A613.28.010.9251
2011Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.28.010.3237
2010Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.28.010.3237
2009Impala FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.28.010.3237
2008Impala FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.88.310.8248
2007Impala FFV · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.88.310.8248
2006Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.88.310.8248
2005Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.68.110.6244
2004Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2003Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2002Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2001Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2000Impala · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A413.68.611.3260

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

2,042 Impala cars are on the New Zealand register; 58% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2005101
1999101
1996303
1995202
1994101
1980110
1979210
1978330
1977211
1976642
1975871
1974641
197316110
1972743
1971831
19701546
1969593419
19681566071
196727514767
1966327101162
196532875207
196433460218
196313113108
1962105198
196184770
196078274
195952149
195830028
1956100

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

762 Impala cars are on Dutch roads; 73% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
19802045%—
19792450%—
19785946%—
19776840%—
19763540%—
19753132%—
19742868%—
19734374%—
19722882%—
19712677%—
19702374%—
19692391%—
19684391%—
19673874%—
19664687%—
19657587%—
196436100%—
196330100%—
196035100%—
195951100%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

258 Impala cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
19965—
1973545,000 km
19721054,000 km
1970939,000 km
19691043,000 km
19683349,000 km
19671650,000 km
19662648,000 km
19655745,000 km
19641839,000 km
19631641,000 km
19621237,000 km
19602256,000 km
19591244,000 km
1958757,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

3 new Chevrolet Impala cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2020, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2020 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20201Spain1,642167 (NEDC)224
20102Finland, Spain1,633——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

34 campaigns cover the Impala; the latest 12 are below.

18V576000 · Service brakes, hydraulic30 Aug 2018 · 2018, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

16V507000 · Air bags5 Jul 2016 · 2009, 2010

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.

15V701000 · Engine and engine cooling26 Oct 2015 · 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

15V465000 · Air bags24 Jul 2015 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

15V202000 · Parking brake6 Apr 2015 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

15V201000 · Engine and engine cooling6 Apr 2015 · 2004

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

15V085000 · Parking brake11 Feb 2015 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

14V614000 · Electrical system1 Oct 2014 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V541000 · Parking brake9 Sept 2014 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

14V518000 · Air bags28 Aug 2014 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

14V489000 · Structure8 Aug 2014 · 2014, 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

14V450000 · Steering23 Jul 2014 · 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to December 20, 2013. Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the affected vehicles may have a loss of power steering assist during start up or while driving.

NHTSA recalls