2015 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 14th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (96 complaints, 32%), typically at around 59,523 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 11 fires, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 300owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 | 96 | 32% | 59,523 | “side detection” (38%) | $1,650 |
| Unknown or Other | 51 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 44 | 15% | 60,700 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 42 | 14% | 65,499 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 29 | 10% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 8% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 7% | 24,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 7% | 63,211 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 6% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 5% | 81,681 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 3% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 3% | 60,010 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 2% | 41,990 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% | 70,600 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2% | 2,490 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 39,235 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 467 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Chevrolet Impala recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.
Parking brake
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
Structure
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Risk: The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.
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 was just driving down the highway today 15, August 2026 and my sunroof just shattered. I have a moon roof in the back half that sounded like a gunshot. I heard a pop and down falls shards of glass on me while I was driving.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 182,412. It was later discovered upon checking the Title that the mileage was…
The electronic power steering intermittently fails while driving, especially during or after wet conditions. Without warning, the steering wheel becomes extremely stiff and difficult to turn, and a âService Power Steeringâ message appears. The failure occurs at any speed and lasts about 1â3…
I have always kept my Impala in my garage until recently I started keeping my grandson a few days a week. When I am at that home my car is parked in a driveway open to the elements. About a month after starting I notice that my car started having what I would describe as an electronic issue. The…
I brought my vehicle into Chevrolet due to my vehicle locking down and thinking the vehicle is being stolen. They told me that the side module malfunctions due to rain and weather conditions. He then says the part is on back order for possibly 12 months or greater! I drive for my job and blinkers…
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 | 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 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 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 96 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.