2009 Chevrolet Impala engine problems
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has 200 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
200
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“MY VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH SHUT OFF, WHICH CAUSED ME TO LOSE STEERING. WHEN I CRASHED, THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS DRIVING IN A LARGE PARKING LOT AND WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP. I WAS KNOCKED OUT BUT THE POLICE REPORT INDICATED THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF BRAKING OR STEERING. I TOOK MY IMPALA TO…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA has 200 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Impala engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.