1997 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Not enough data 26th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 26th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 23,735 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Impala problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 23,735 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 23,735 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Chevrolet Impala recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Impala.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a 2007 chevrolet impala on 5-25-07 with no mileage. On 9-10-09 we had a nail in the tire and took it to be repaired at a tire shop and they recommended we install 4 new tires b/c the inside of all 4 tires was worn down to the cords. We took the car to our dealership and they found the…
Other Chevrolet Impala years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 Impala | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | 1 |
| 2017 Impala | 116 | 0 |
| 2016 Impala | 111 | 0 |
| 2015 Impala | 300 | 3 |
| 2014 Impala | 636 | 12 |
| 2013 Impala | 272 | 1 |
| 2012 Impala | 258 | 3 |
| 2011 Impala | 505 | 2 |
| 2010 Impala | 442 | 4 |
| 2009 Impala | 824 | 5 |
| 2008 Impala | 810 | 2 |
| 2007 Impala | 627 | 2 |
| 2006 Impala | 524 | 1 |
| 2005 Impala | 609 | 1 |
| 2004 Impala | 1,073 | 4 |
| 2003 Impala | 695 | 5 |
| 2002 Impala | 795 | 4 |
| 2001 Impala | 742 | 7 |
| 2000 Impala | 818 | 7 |
| 1999 Impala | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Impala | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Impala | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 Impala | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report suspension, tires problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Impala?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Impala a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impala model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.