Chevrolet Impala Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 646 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 21 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (130). The words owners use most often: “engine power” (35% of reports).
- 646vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 40mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $460typical repair cost reported by owners
- 56%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.
- Engine power: mentioned in 229 of 646 complaints (35%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 226 of 646 complaints (35%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 51 of 646 complaints (8%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 34 of 646 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the Chevrolet Impala at $460, and half of them between $270 and $530.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 521 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 646 complaints, 40 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 19 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 2 | 3% | 49,100 |
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% | 46,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 4 | 4% | 79,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 8 | 3% | 60,010 |
| 2014 Impala | 31 | 5% | 54,500 |
| 2013 Impala | 20 | 7% | 63,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 15 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 69 | 14% | 64,807 |
| 2010 Impala | 47 | 11% | 71,400 |
| 2009 Impala | 130 | 16% | 90,776 |
| 2008 Impala | 92 | 11% | 98,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 41 | 7% | 96,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 41 | 8% | 92,500 |
| 2005 Impala | 24 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 41 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 23 | 3% | 97,673 |
| 2002 Impala | 15 | 2% | 83,900 |
| 2001 Impala | 10 | 1% | 53,542 |
| 2000 Impala | 29 | 4% | 101,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
Cars acceleration causes me to be unable to pick up speed it decelerates up hills small or latg ramps cats constantly fly pass to avoid a multi car pile up itâs very dangerous!
I previously owned a 2011 Buick Regal and now have a 2014 Chevy Impala. Both vehicles have had a Stabilitrack warning come up. Both vehicles experienced the same issue. The car seemed to jerk, lag in speed, cannot accelerate over 40mph. The Regal was diagnosed with an electrical/wiring issue. The…
I bought a used car as is for $6700.00 and was told that the car was nothing wrong with it but within the first month 07/02/25 the car has been to 3 different shops and in the shop 5 different times all due to brake problems since I bought the car I have had to replace both front calipers and…
I have push to start car. On my lunch i starting my car and I immediately notice the rpm went to 2500, which is high and it went up to 3000 and then the warning light flashed stability track error and check engine and swerving light I took a pic. I turn car off and wait a few min turned car back on…
Side detection system failure. I have had 3 harness replacements on driver side. 2 harness replacements on passenger side, and a module replacement just 2 years ago. This failure causes my instrumentation to shut off, turn signals not work, and shuts off cruise control when in use. I have read…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 646 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $460 (half paid between $270 and $530), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 229 of 646 complaints, followed by “traction control” (226).
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.