Chevrolet Impala years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Impala years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 44 (636 complaints). 2012 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 1 (from 15 complaints), 2019 at 5 (from 28 complaints), and 2016 at 8 (from 111 complaints). On the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 84 of 636 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Chevrolet Impala reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Impala. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → Fewest | 1 | 15 | 0 | Air bags | 22 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 5 | 28 | 1 | Electrical system | 23 |
| 2018 → | 9 | 59 | 1 | Powertrain | 23 |
| 2017 → | 15 | 116 | 0 | Engine | 23 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 8 | 111 | 0 | Air bags | 22 |
| 2015 → | 18 | 300 | 3 | Electrical system | 22 |
| 2014 → Most | 44 | 636 | 12 | Electrical system | 23.4 |
| 2013 → | 24 | 272 | 1 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 22 |
| 2012 → | 28 | 258 | 3 | Electrical system | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (3.6L V6) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R16 to 235/50R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 11V-398 covers certain 2012 Chevrolet Impala vehicles: the upper power steering hose may be misrouted near the catalytic converter so heat can melt the hose and spill fluid onto the converter, creating an engine-compartment fire risk; dealers inspect routing and repair as needed. Recall 14V-355 covers certain 2006-2014 Impala vehicles among other GM models: ignition key rotation torque may allow the key to move out of Run, which can cut engine power and prevent air bag deployment in a crash; dealers install key-ring inserts or covers. The published unit count for 14V-355 is shared across multiple GM nameplates.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-20 (3.6L V6); 0W-20 (2.5L four-cylinder where equipped) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/50R18 to 245/40R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 14V-409 covers certain 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles among other GM models: improperly torqued fasteners may allow steering or suspension joints to separate. Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Impala vehicles among other GM models: rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, reducing rear brake performance.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Impala years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 1 (from 15 complaints), 2019 at 5 (from 28 complaints), and 2016 at 8 (from 111 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 44 (636 complaints). 2012 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 84 of 636 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Chevrolet Impala owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Impala years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2016 on, complaints per year fall.
What generation is the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?
10th generation (2014-2020).
What oil does a 10th-generation Chevrolet Impala take?
US manuals for 2014-2020 list 5W-20 for the 3.6L V6 and 0W-20 for the 2.5L four-cylinder where equipped.
What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Impala use?
Ninth-gen fits often run 225/60R16 to 235/50R18; tenth-gen trims commonly use 235/50R18 to 245/40R20.