2019 Chevrolet Impala: common problems and reliability
One of the best Impala years.
28 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Impala?The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 28 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Chevrolet Impala vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Impala years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Impala?
Across the 23 Impala model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (1999) to 1,683 (2016). With 28 complaints, the 2019 Impala sits below the model's median of 609.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Impala
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 18V576000General 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.
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).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Impala. See the full Impala owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Impala listings typically run $10,875–$16,744 across 1996 to 2020 model years.
Other Impala model years
Compare every Impala year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
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