2017 Chevrolet Impala reliability
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala over 10 years — 15 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Impala years here — over the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (21 of 116), then Air bags (17) and Electrical system (15). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 8 that report an injury.
The 2016 Impala has 111 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2018 has 59 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
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 2017 Chevrolet Impala. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (116 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"I am filing this complaint regarding a widespread design defect affecting 2016-2018 Chevrolet Impala vehicles with 3.6L V-6 engines, and General Motors' systematic denial of legitimate warranty claims under Special…"
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"There is a recall for my vehicle with the evaporator core freezing leaking on certain chevy 2017 impala just like mine and my car has the same issue but they only recalled a certain number of vehicles with this problem.…"
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"The car will not or is slow to shift into gear. The transmission will not shift into gear.."
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"The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the interstate, the hazard light was activated and the trunk spontaneously opened. The contact was unable to…"
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"Power steering assist drive with care warning popped up on dash. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they said the power steering gear failed."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Chevrolet Impala 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 |
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| Impala | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Impala | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| Impala | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
Specs and fitment
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 2017 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala over 10 years — 15 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Impala years here — over the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (21 of 116), then Air bags (17) and Electrical system (15). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 8 that report an injury.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Impala has 111 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2018 has 59 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Impala been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners have filed 116 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Impala get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala is 23 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.