Chevrolet Impala Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 17 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “door locks” (28% of reports).
- 119latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%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.
- Door locks: mentioned in 33 of 119 complaints (28%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 16 of 119 complaints (13%)
- Rear doors: mentioned in 10 of 119 complaints (8%)
- Child safety: mentioned in 9 of 119 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 40,400 |
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 1 | 1% | 160 |
| 2014 Impala | 1 | 0% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 1 | 0% | 42,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 1 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 22 | 3% | 41,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 48 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 6 | 1% | 71,554 |
| 2006 Impala | 9 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 2 | 0% | 33,050 |
| 2004 Impala | 3 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 12 | 2% | 46,450 |
| 2002 Impala | 4 | 1% | 56,430 |
| 2001 Impala | 1 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 5 | 1% | 50,200 |
| 1995 Impala | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages 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 owned a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, a tractor-trailer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to cross two lanes of traffic and collide with a barrier wall. During the crash no air bags deployed…
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that upon open or closing the front driverâs side door, he heard an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a howling sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the side mirror blind spot detection system malfunctioned, and the warning light blinked constantly and blinked while no oncoming vehicle was present. The contact stated that the failure occurred on both…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK WAS CLOSED HOWEVER, FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY AND OPENED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARL BLACK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1110 ROBERTS BLVD NW, KENNESAW, GA 30144, [redacted]) TO BE DIAGNOSED…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While attempting to unlock the vehicle, it failed to unlatch. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages 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 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 33 of 119 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (16).
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.