Chevrolet Impala Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 19 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (31). The words owners use most often: “rear window” (11% of reports).
- 237visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention 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.
- Rear window: mentioned in 26 of 237 complaints (11%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 23 of 237 complaints (10%)
- Heater core: mentioned in 12 of 237 complaints (5%)
- View mirror: mentioned in 12 of 237 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 237 complaints, 11 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% | 53,548 |
| 2015 Impala | 2 | 1% | 39,235 |
| 2014 Impala | 8 | 1% | 75,812 |
| 2013 Impala | 2 | 1% | 90,500 |
| 2012 Impala | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2011 Impala | 23 | 5% | 434 |
| 2010 Impala | 7 | 2% | 66,500 |
| 2009 Impala | 11 | 1% | 54,500 |
| 2008 Impala | 10 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 17 | 3% | 44,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 24 | 5% | 65,500 |
| 2005 Impala | 15 | 2% | 71,923 |
| 2004 Impala | 10 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 20 | 3% | 67,638 |
| 2002 Impala | 31 | 4% | 62,272 |
| 2001 Impala | 16 | 2% | 105,300 |
| 2000 Impala | 21 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 13 | 15% | 25,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 5 | 11% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility 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 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after closing the rear passengerâs side door, the rear glass panel shattered unexpectedly. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear window had shattered. The contact stated that there was no impact on the glass to cause the rear glass to shatter. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the shade of the sunroof started to detach, and the sunroof shade started lowering from the sunroof of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that for the past nine years, the blower fan had been replaced several times. The contact stated that prior to the failures, the blower fan was making abnormal tapping and clicking sounds. The contact stated that the check engine warning…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while starting the vehicle he noticed that the air conditioner was blowing hot air. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the evaporator core leaked in addition and Freon was leaking into the cabin of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “rear window”, in 26 of 237 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (23).
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.