2015 Chevrolet Impala: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 874 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and steering. Owners most often flag transmission failure — complete failure or severe slipping, particularly in high-mileage examples (e.g., over 200,000 miles). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

874
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
30
Crash reports
31
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
279
steering
126
lane departure
124
air bags
85
service brakes
72

Recalls affecting the 2015 Impala

structure

Campaign 14V489000

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 suc…

air bags

Campaign 15V465000

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 Occ…

parking brake

Campaign 14V541000

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 Septem…

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is highly fragmented across generations, with no single dominant consensus. For classic models (1959, 1963, 1994-1996 SS), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, centered on iconic styling, collectibility, and performance (e.g., 409 V8, LT1 V8).

  • Transmission failure — Complete failure or severe slipping, particularly in high-mileage examples (e.g., over 200,000 miles). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine mechanical problems — Head gasket failures on 3.5L and 3.9L V6 engines; oil leaks; timing component failures; oil pressure issues related to switches and filter housing gaskets. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical and starting issues — Intermittent no-start conditions with clicking noises; battery and alternator failures; systems resetting (time/date) during starting problems. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Erratic idle and stalling — Caused by faulty Idle Air Control (IAC) valves, mass airflow sensors (P0102 code), or EGR-related issues (P1404 code). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Oil consumption and leaks — Very common, cited as a typical issue requiring regular attention. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Impala.

Typical used price

Used Impala listings typically run $10,010–$14,887 across 2002 to 2020 model years.

Other Impala model years

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