2007 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear tires” (39% of reports).
- 85suspension complaints
- 40,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%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.
- Rear tires: mentioned in 33 of 85 complaints (39%)
- Tire wear: mentioned in 16 of 85 complaints (19%)
- Spindle rods: mentioned in 10 of 85 complaints (12%)
- Wheel alignment: mentioned in 9 of 85 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 3 | 11% | 129,000 |
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 15 |
| 2017 Impala | 2 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Impala | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2014 Impala | 12 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 17 | 6% | 53,500 |
| 2012 Impala | 22 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 17 | 3% | 68,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 18 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 25 | 3% | 39,312 |
| 2008 Impala | 117 | 14% | 42,665 |
| 2007 Impala | 85 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 18 | 3% | 64,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 7 | 1% | 72,551 |
| 2004 Impala | 10 | 1% | 29,500 |
| 2003 Impala | 14 | 2% | 112,878 |
| 2002 Impala | 12 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 18 | 2% | 42,800 |
| 2000 Impala | 34 | 4% | 72,469 |
| 1997 Impala | 1 | 100% | 23,735 |
| 1996 Impala | 6 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 5 | 11% | 102,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
While driving on a road my tie rod broke causing me to lose control of the car. It completely turned around and landed in some trees.
Complaint: rear wheels linkage was designed so that the "camber" cannot be adjusted. The rear tires wear agressfully on the inboard edges to a point that they are bald while the outside, which is visible, appears to be good. The rear tires become unsafe, with a wear rate that only last about 15,000…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle veered off the road independently. The vehicle was diagnosed by both the dealer and an independent mechanic and they both confirmed that the rear axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Impalas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala (14% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tires”, in 33 of 85 complaints, followed by “tire wear” (16).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (128)
- Steering problems (101)
- Power Train problems (80)
- Engine problems (77)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems or suspension problems across all Impala years.