1999 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 21, 2014 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Impala years
Not enough data 24th of 26 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 24th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 50,900 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Chevrolet Impala (2014–2020) in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Chevrolet Impala problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~50,900 mi
Engine1 · ~200,000 mi
Power Train1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags125%50,900——
Engine125%200,000——
Power Train125%———
Steering125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 1200112013: 1201312014: 120141

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Impala recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when the turning indicators were operated, there was a loud abnormal noise as the check engine warning light illuminated followed by the when attempting to restart. The vehicle was not taken diagnosed or repaired. The…

Engine · received May 21, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10593133

Air bag service light came on. It is intermittent. I had this same issue with my 2000 impala. I did take my 2009 impala into dealership for recall back in 2010, regarding seat belts and was told that it didn't need to be fixed. Seeing my previous impala had the same issue for the entire time i…

Air Bags · received May 1, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10510322

On two occasions vehicle went into reverse after shifting from park to drive. Vehicle going back to dealer shop for second time for this incident. *ak *slc

Power Train · received Mar 2, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 881947

Steering wheel is designed without grips which is difficult to handle when driving because the steering just slides which could cause loss of steering control. Please give any further details. *ak

Steering · received Jul 30, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 843965

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners most often report air bags, engine, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Impala?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.