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2015 Chevrolet Impala reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala holds 300 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Impala years here — over the median of the other years, which is 12. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Air bags, Parking brake, and Structure.

2012 Chevrolet Impala
Photo by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

300

Per year

18

Recalls

3

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (96 of 300), then Steering (44) and Lane departure (42). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 11 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Impala has 636 complaints, 44 per year, and the 2016 has 111 complaints, 8 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Chevrolet Impala. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Air bags 2015-07-24 · NHTSA campaign 15V465000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.
Recall Parking brake 2014-09-09 · NHTSA campaign 14V541000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
Recall Structure 2014-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V489000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Remedy Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.

Complaints by component (300 total)

Electrical system
96
Steering
44
Lane departure
42
Air bags
29
Service brakes
23
Exterior lighting
22
Electronic stability control (ESC)
20
Engine
19
Powertrain
16
Structure
16
Fuel and propulsion system
10
Speed control
8
Back-over prevention
6
Seat belts
6
Visibility and wipers
5
Wheels
4
Forward collision avoidance
3
Parking brake
3
Suspension
3
Visibility
2
Equipment
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

10

Fire-flagged

11

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I was just driving down the highway today 15, August 2026 and my sunroof just shattered. I have a moon roof in the back half that sounded like a gunshot. I heard a pop and down falls shards of glass on me while I was…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-15
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-07
  • "The electronic power steering intermittently fails while driving, especially during or after wet conditions. Without warning, the steering wheel becomes extremely stiff and difficult to turn, and a “Service Power…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-17
  • "I have always kept my Impala in my garage until recently I started keeping my grandson a few days a week. When I am at that home my car is parked in a driveway open to the elements. About a month after starting I notice…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2026-05-26
  • "I brought my vehicle into Chevrolet due to my vehicle locking down and thinking the vehicle is being stolen. They told me that the side module malfunctions due to rain and weather conditions. He then says the part is on…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-04-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2015 Chevrolet Impala Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Impala 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 28 21 MPG $3100
Impala 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $2950
Impala 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600
Impala Bi-Fuel (CNG) 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Impala Limited 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 18 29 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

10th generation, 2014–2020
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala holds 300 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Impala years here — over the median of the other years, which is 12. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Air bags, Parking brake, and Structure.

What are common problems with a 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (96 of 300), then Steering (44) and Lane departure (42). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 11 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Impala has 636 complaints, 44 per year, and the 2016 has 111 complaints, 8 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Chevrolet Impala been recalled?

The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners have filed 300 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.