Chevrolet Impala recalls and safety
57 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2020 · 10,442 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Impala has 57 recalls covering 32.8 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (12). The 2020 Chevrolet Impala earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 58 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
57
Most for 2014: 12
Units affected
32.8M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
58
-28.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
10 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 11.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Impala, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
58 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system3,439
- Engine1,265
- Steering1,201
- Air bags956
- Power train931
- Electronic stability control (esc)763
- Engine and engine cooling679
- Complaints
- 10,442
- Crashes reported
- 573
- Fires reported
- 335
- People injured
- 527
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Impala by component
- Air bags8 · 429K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic7 · 1.55M units
- Engine and engine cooling5 · 12.1M units
- Steering5 · 1.27M units
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 1.12M units
- Electrical system3 · 9.13M units
- Exterior lighting3 · 92K units
- Parking brake3 · 209K units
Chevrolet Impala recalls
The 25 newest of 57
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Impala recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Chevrolet Impala. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala have?
57 recalls cover the Chevrolet Impala, for 32.8 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (8 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Chevrolet Impala?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 12.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Impala?
Electrical system: named in 3,439 of the 10,442 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Impala, then engine (1,265). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.