Chevrolet Impala Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 15 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (13% of reports).
- 118equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 15 of 118 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Impala | 3 | 0% | 32,565 |
| 2013 Impala | 1 | 0% | 100,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 2 | 0% | 80,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 4 | 1% | 50,001 |
| 2009 Impala | 1 | 0% | 5,712 |
| 2008 Impala | 10 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 10 | 2% | 18,741 |
| 2006 Impala | 8 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 6 | 1% | 62,325 |
| 2004 Impala | 11 | 1% | 42,038 |
| 2003 Impala | 9 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 19 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 16 | 2% | 53,566 |
| 2000 Impala | 17 | 2% | 28,697 |
| 1995 Impala | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists equipment for the 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala equipped with an OEM jack, Part Number: 13500018. The contact stated while jacking up the vehicle to change a tire, the jack folded and caused the vehicle to fall. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not…
Transmission replaced for the 3rd time with 140009 miles on 2006 impala ss
2014 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair air conditioner odor after coil replacement. *ld updated 09/27/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the infotainment system failed and caused the air conditioner, radio, navigation, speedometer, and onstar to malfunction. As a result, the contact was unable to view the backup camera. In order for the infotainment system to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front windshield defroster malfunctioned and did not operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner converter was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about equipment for the Chevrolet Impala. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Impala equipment?
No recall currently lists equipment for this vehicle.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 15 of 118 complaints.
Other Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (3,429)
- Engine problems (1,263)
- Steering problems (1,198)
- Air Bags problems (955)
- Power Train problems (928)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (763)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (673)
- Exterior Lighting problems (669)
See all Chevrolet Impala problems.