2015 Chevrolet Impala Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,523 miles. The words owners use most often: “side detection” (38% of reports).
- 96electrical system complaints
- 59,523median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%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.
- Side detection: mentioned in 36 of 96 complaints (38%)
- Blind zone: mentioned in 11 of 96 complaints (11%)
- Park assist: mentioned in 5 of 96 complaints (5%)
- Water intrusion: mentioned in 5 of 96 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala at $1,650, and half of them between $1,350 and $1,850.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 96 complaints, 4 a fire.
Chevrolet Impala electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 3 | 20% | — |
| 2019 Impala | 9 | 32% | 35,700 |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% | 51,300 |
| 2017 Impala | 15 | 13% | 42,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 30 | 27% | 45,691 |
| 2015 Impala | 96 | 32% | 59,523 |
| 2014 Impala | 221 | 35% | 66,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 52 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 58 | 22% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 95 | 19% | 78,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 132 | 30% | 78,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 224 | 27% | 82,559 |
| 2008 Impala | 221 | 27% | 85,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 128 | 20% | 84,200 |
| 2006 Impala | 124 | 24% | 85,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 331 | 54% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 681 | 63% | 68,750 |
| 2003 Impala | 264 | 38% | 98,740 |
| 2002 Impala | 305 | 38% | 82,162 |
| 2001 Impala | 225 | 30% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 187 | 23% | 98,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 11 | 13% | 92,500 |
| 1995 Impala | 6 | 14% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2015 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.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Chevrolet Impalas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala (32% of the 300 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 2015 Chevrolet Impala electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,523 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,650 (half paid between $1,350 and $1,850), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “side detection”, in 36 of 96 complaints, followed by “blind zone” (11).
See all 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems or electrical system problems across all Impala years.