2007 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine power” (38% of reports).
- 77engine complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine power: mentioned in 29 of 77 complaints (38%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 16 of 77 complaints (21%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 5 of 77 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 77 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Impala | 2 | 7% | 2,800 |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% | 29,410 |
| 2017 Impala | 21 | 18% | 46,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 21 | 19% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 19 | 6% | 71,000 |
| 2014 Impala | 56 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 30 | 11% | 48,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 40 | 16% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 125 | 25% | 77,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 88 | 20% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Impala | 179 | 22% | 89,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 134 | 17% | 98,660 |
| 2007 Impala | 77 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 59 | 11% | 112,500 |
| 2005 Impala | 30 | 5% | 128,550 |
| 2004 Impala | 71 | 7% | 120,784 |
| 2003 Impala | 88 | 13% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 75 | 9% | 134,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 68 | 9% | 138,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 71 | 9% | 146,852 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | 200,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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 started for the first time in early June of having reduced engine power. At this time I get several warrning lights on dashboard. I get engine power is reduced, traction control and engine light. The car goes into limp mode. I replaced the accelerator pedal position sensor after the first event…
The car at lights act like it does not want to go which can cause a wreck
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Impalas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala (12% of the 627 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 29 of 77 complaints, followed by “traction control” (16).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (128)
- Steering problems (101)
- Suspension problems (85)
- Power Train problems (80)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems or engine problems across all Impala years.