2019 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 22nd out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 32%), typically at around 35,700 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 28owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 9 | 32% | 35,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 18% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 18% | 69,935 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 11% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 11% | 36,338 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Chevrolet Impala recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
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.
No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership or any other individual. The component has not been subject to any inspection. I…
2 of 3 Chevy Impala ac compressor has gone out. Auto part supplier confirmed I need the Design 2 compressor connector tab on the right. So far no supplier has it available. Compressor needs to be recalled
Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.
Transmission torque converter shuddered and did not stop after service. Had to replace entire transmission for $5870.68 repair bill.
Jerking while picking up speed, key fob keep saying not detected, Radio feature work but stuck to basic screen I guess electrical problem Brakes is very rough not sure
Other Chevrolet Impala years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | 1 |
| 2017 Impala | 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 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 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.