2015 Chevrolet Impala problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 434 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 96.4 times the median Impala year — the 2015 model ranks #15 of 52 Impala years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 115 reports (27% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

434

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Impala years?

Impala NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Electrical System	115	26%	▼ down
Driver Assistance	55	13%	— flat
Other	50	12%	▼ down
Steering	44	10%	▼ down
Airbags	30	7%	▼ down
Brakes	27	6%	▼ down
Lighting	22	5%	▼ down
Engine	19	4%	▼ down
Body & Structure	16	4%	▼ down
Transmission	16	4%	▼ down
Fuel System	10	2%	— flat
Speed Control	8	2%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	7	2%	▼ down
Seat Belts	6	1%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	5	1%	▼ down
Suspension	3	1%	▼ down
Seats	1	0%	▼ down

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V465000AirbagsJuly 24, 2015 · 5,493 units

Defect

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 Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.

14V541000BrakesSeptember 9, 2014 · 205,309 units

Defect

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 September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Consequence

Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

14V489000Body & StructureAugust 8, 2014 · 14,940 units

Defect

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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

Consequence

The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FLAMES APPEARED FROM THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 8, 2017 · fire

“This is the second time the blind side detection system has failed on both my vehicle and daughter's 2014 Impala. GM is aware of this is a problem and issued a special program, however; it expired last year. This issue can also cause issues with other electrical systems. Spending $1500+ every 2-3…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 17, 2022

“MY 2015 CHEVY IMPALA LT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE MY HUSBAND, MYSELF AND TWO DOGS WHERE IN MOTION DRIVING UP I-95 N TO MY GRADUATION. THE ONLY WARNING WE RECEIVED WAS TO SERVICE STABILITRAK WHICH HAS CAME ON AT THAT TIME WHEN THE CAR WAS ALREADY ON FIRE. THERE WAS NOT RECENT WORK DONE ON THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 2, 2019 · fire

“STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CV AXLES POPPING WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING AT 18000 MILES. MOTOR MOUNT WENT BAD SHORTLY AFTER AND STEERING STARTED ACTING REALLY SLUGGISH WHEN TRYING TO TURN. AROUND 25K MILES IT STARTED GETTING WORSE ABOUT TURNING AND THE GAUGES WOULD START RESETTING ON THERE OWN.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 10, 2016 · fire

“TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY ROAD, I SNEEZED AND HIT MY FACE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIT A TREE AT 40 MPH. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT 40MPH IN A FRONTAL CRASH. IT TOTALED THE CAR. BENT THE FRAME AND FRAME AROUND THE MOTOR. MY PASSENGER WAS HURT WORSE THAN ME. WHY DIDN'T MY AIR…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 14, 2017 · crash

2015 Chevrolet Impala — common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 434 complaints put the 2015 model at #15 of 52 Impala years. It is one of the Impala years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Impala problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (115 complaints), driver assistance (55 complaints), other (50 complaints).

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Impala years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Impala years to avoid are 2004, 2009, 2008, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2012, 2016, 2017, 1996, 2018, 1995, 2019. The cleanest record among Impala years belongs to 1992.

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2015 compare to other Impala years?

What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems?

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2015 Chevrolet Impala — common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

What are the most common 2015 Impala problems?

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Which Chevrolet Impala years should you avoid?

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

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