Chevrolet Impala years to avoid
More than twice the Impala's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Impala years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Impala complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Impala problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical3,434
- Engine1,930
- Steering1,198
- Driver assistance1,036
- Airbags957
- Brakes932
- Transmission930
- Lights685
- Acceleration649
- Fuel system454
- Suspension448
- Visibility316
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Impala
Won't start 517Airbag light 372Hesitation 159Harsh shifting 140Engine failure 140
Chevrolet Impala problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90 | 15 | Electrical | 0 | 3 | ||
| 2019 | 88 | 28 | Electrical | 36,975 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 94 | 59 | Electrical | 40,400 | 1 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 92 | 117 | Engine | 46,000 | 0 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 90 | 111 | Electrical | 56,000 | 0 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 83 | 301 | Electrical | 59,523 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2014 | 62 | 638 | Electrical | 60,000 | 12 | 19 | |
| 2013 | 86 | 272 | Driver assistance | 54,000 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2012 | 84 | 258 | Electrical | 49,000 | 3 | 20 | |
| 2011 | 76 | 505 | Driver assistance | 60,450 | 2 | 22 | |
| 2010 | 76 | 442 | Electrical | 74,000 | 4 | 18 | |
| 2009 | 56 | 824 | Airbags | 75,906 | 5 | 43 | |
| 2008 | 59 | 810 | Electrical | 70,000 | 2 | 51 | |
| 2007 | 66 | 627 | Electrical | 60,000 | 2 | 52 | |
| 2006 | 71 | 524 | Steering | 75,000 | 1 | 58 | |
| 2005 | 69 | 609 | Electrical | 77,000 | 1 | 39 | |
| 2004 | 47 | 1,074 | Electrical | 70,000 | 4 | 44 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 62 | 695 | Electrical | 82,872 | 5 | 32 | |
| 2002 | 58 | 795 | Electrical | 78,000 | 4 | 38 | |
| 2001 | 55 | 741 | Electrical | 80,000 | 7 | 33 | |
| 2000 | - | 817 | Engine | 86,000 | 7 | 49 | |
| 1999 | - | 4 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 88 | Visibility | 40,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1995 | - | 44 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1994 | - | 15 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1993 | - | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 31
Chevrolet Impala warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Impala
What years of the Chevrolet Impala should you avoid?
2004. It has more than twice the Chevrolet Impala's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 1,074, mostly about electrical and lights.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Impala?
2018, 2016 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (59, 111 and 117).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Impala?
Electrical, with 3,434 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1,930) and steering (1,198).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala have?
31 recalls between 1993 and 2020. The 2014 model year has the most, with 12.
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