Chevrolet Impala Structure Problems
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 21 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “spare tire” (5% of reports).
- 270structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 23mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%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.
- Spare tire: mentioned in 14 of 270 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 186 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 270 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 23 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% | 42,894 |
| 2016 Impala | 7 | 6% | 32,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 16 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Impala | 23 | 4% | 22,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 3 | 1% | 94,800 |
| 2012 Impala | 8 | 3% | 26,700 |
| 2011 Impala | 7 | 1% | 61,421 |
| 2010 Impala | 7 | 2% | 50,250 |
| 2009 Impala | 19 | 2% | 80,500 |
| 2008 Impala | 31 | 4% | 65,858 |
| 2007 Impala | 22 | 4% | 45,979 |
| 2006 Impala | 25 | 5% | 122,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 10 | 2% | 71,292 |
| 2004 Impala | 18 | 2% | 115,450 |
| 2003 Impala | 15 | 2% | 42,097 |
| 2002 Impala | 10 | 1% | 79,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 12 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 31 | 4% | 75,250 |
| 1996 Impala | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure
Model years: 2014, 2015
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Risk: The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The unibody of this vehicle has become completely rusted/rotted to where the car is undriveable. This has been inspected by a service center, and I was told it is dangerous and beyond repair. I am sick about this, as there are MANY other makes of vehicles older than mine that do not have this issue.
the frame of the car is rusted . in places almost all the way through the frame. this was confirmed by chevy dealer. this car has always kept in a garage. I kept the car clean going through a car was with under wash.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that he noticed that there was water leaking inside the trunk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that water was leaking through both sides of the trunk lid. The dealer installed a gasket between the spoiler and…
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The traction control, ABS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic however, a diagnostic test could…
The actuators in the air vents are faulty and I've had to have them repla ed multiple times now. They still continue to make clicking noise sounds and blow cold air in winter/hot air in summer. The trunk deck lid paint is bad. The clear coat has been coming off. Paint all over the car's clear coat…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 270 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “spare tire”, in 14 of 270 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)
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