2017 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 17th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (31 complaints, 26%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 117owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 31 | 26% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 18% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 15% | 51,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 13% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 10% | 88,357 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 9% | 34,445 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5% | 85 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 46,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 28,290 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 20,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 18,060 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 100,836 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 42,894 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 53,548 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Impala recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala.
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.
Power steering failure at under 106k miles, yes Electric power steering rack failed internally making the vehicle dangerous to drive and control steering - CMA Chester dealer quoted me $8k (parts and labor) and said that it's "not a good car", independent mechanic referred me to different dealer as…
I am filing this complaint regarding a widespread design defect affecting 2016-2018 Chevrolet Impala vehicles with 3.6L V-6 engines, and General Motors' systematic denial of legitimate warranty claims under Special Coverage Adjustment N182186881-01 through arbitrary VIN-based exclusions. My 2017…
There is a recall for my vehicle with the evaporator core freezing leaking on certain chevy 2017 impala just like mine and my car has the same issue but they only recalled a certain number of vehicles with this problem. Is there anything I can do to resolve this issue.
The car will not or is slow to shift into gear. The transmission will not shift into gear..
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the interstate, the hazard light was activated and the trunk spontaneously opened. The contact was unable to securely latch the trunk and used a net to secure it. While continuing the drive…
Other Chevrolet Impala years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 Impala | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | 1 |
| 2017 | 117 | 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 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 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far 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.