2007 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Far more complaints than other years 9th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 627 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 9th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (128 complaints, 20%), typically at around 84,200 miles. Complaints mention 52 crashes, 10 fires, 56 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 627owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 52complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 128 | 20% | 84,200 | “included electrical” (7%) | — |
| Steering problems | 101 | 16% | 53,000 | “steering shaft” (17%) | $940 |
| Suspension problems | 85 | 14% | 40,000 | “rear tires” (39%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 80 | 13% | 73,000 | “gear shift” (8%) | — |
| Engine problems | 77 | 12% | 100,000 | “engine power” (38%) | — |
| Tires problems | 55 | 9% | 27,000 | “rear tires” (22%) | — |
| Air Bags | 49 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 7% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 35 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 5% | 13,838 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 5% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 4% | 87,013 | — | — |
| Structure | 22 | 4% | 45,979 | — | — |
| Visibility | 17 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 2% | 72,021 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 2% | 118,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 14 | 2% | 56,743 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2% | 68,030 | — | — |
| Equipment | 10 | 2% | 18,741 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 2% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1% | 99,425 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | 71,554 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | 28,675 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | 155,473 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 5,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chevrolet Impala recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving and turning into a shopping center, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence and inspected by an independent mechanic, who discovered…
I can pull my key out the ignition while the car is started and when I shut off the car , you don't know if it's off because the key come out the ignition, and it drains my battery dead.
Dash warning light indicates check airbags. (About a year ago). Upon using a code reader it states that the wrong airbags are installed and needs to be replaced. The airbags had been replaced in 2007 by GMC after a serious accident as a program\loaner. I purchased the repaired vehicle from Southern…
The driver side airbag did not deploy when I got into a wreck. I feel the airbags could have helped me from hitting the steering wheel and hurting my ribs. I feel that it could have been less painful to have the airbag deploy. I thought the airbags were in working order.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat belt buckle failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
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 | 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 Impala | 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 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 128 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.