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2019 Chevrolet Impala reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 28 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Impala years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Caliper.

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

28

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (9 of 28), then Air bags (5) and Powertrain (5). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Impala has 59 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2020 has 15 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 Chevrolet Impala. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2018-08-30 · NHTSA campaign 18V576000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Complaints by component (28 total)

Electrical system
9
Air bags
5
Powertrain
5
Service brakes
3
Steering
3
Suspension
3
Engine
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Lane departure
2
Exterior lighting
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-06-30
  • "2 of 3 Chevy Impala ac compressor has gone out. Auto part supplier confirmed I need the Design 2 compressor connector tab on the right. So far no supplier has it available. Compressor needs to be recalled"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-30
  • "Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame."
    Air bags, Seats · filed 2026-02-06
  • "Transmission torque converter shuddered and did not stop after service. Had to replace entire transmission for $5870.68 repair bill."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-01-31
  • "Jerking while picking up speed, key fob keep saying not detected, Radio feature work but stuck to basic screen I guess electrical problem Brakes is very rough not sure"
    Powertrain, Service brakes, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-01-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 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
Impala 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 18 28 22 MPG $2950
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 29 25 MPG $2600

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 2019 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 28 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Impala years here — under the median of the other years, which is 16. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Caliper.

What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Impala?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (9 of 28), then Air bags (5) and Powertrain (5). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Impala more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Impala has 59 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2020 has 15 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Chevrolet Impala been recalled?

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Impala get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 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.