The Lemon IndexChevrolet Impala.
The best Chevrolet Impala years are 2019, 2010, 2016. Years to avoid: 2000, 2011. Across 2010-2020, it has a Lemon Index of 76, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2000 to 2019.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2019.
Quick answers.
Is the Chevrolet Impala a good car?
Yes, it draws fewer complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2020: Lemon Index 76; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2019 and the worst is 2000.
What are the best Chevrolet Impala years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2019, 2010, 2016.
What Chevrolet Impala years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2000, 2011.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala have?
85 safety recalls across the 20 model years we track. Most: 2014 (12), 2000 (10), 2001 (10). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name electrical, steering and engine most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 171 | 1.7× the average car's complaints | 330 | engine (23%) | 10 | — | 21 |
| 2001 | 104 | about average | 230 | transmission & drivetrain (18%) | 10 | — | 20–22 |
| 2002 | 92 | about average | 188 | service brakes, hydraulic (19%) | 7 | — | 20–22 |
| 2003 | 66 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 144 | service brakes, hydraulic (26%) | 8 | — | 20–22 |
| 2004 | 67 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 167 | electrical (43%) | 7 | — | 20–22 |
| 2005 | 81 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 146 | electrical (45%) | 4 | — | 20–22 |
| 2006 | 62 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 124 | steering (40%) | 2 | — | 19–22 |
| 2007 | 66 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 183 | tires (22%) | 3 | — | 19–22 |
| 2008 | 70 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 184 | suspension (34%) | 2 | — | 19–22 |
| 2009 | 73 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 110 | service brakes, hydraulic (28%) | 5 | — | 19–23 |
| 2010 | 40 | 2.5× fewer complaints than average | 78 | engine (24%) | 4 | — | 21–22 |
| 2011 | 123 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 253 | seats (31%) | 2 | — | 21–23 |
| 2012 | 57 | 1.8× fewer complaints than average | 108 | electrical (25%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 22 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 135 | stability control (39%) | 1 | ★★★★☆ | 22 |
| 2014 | 107 | about average | 173 | electrical (23%) | 12 | ★★★★★ | 21–28 |
| 2015 | 67 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 83 | electrical (16%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 20–25 |
| 2016 | 45 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 47 | electrical (30%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 20–25 |
| 2017 | 77 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 67 | engine (21%) | 0 | ★★★★★ | 22–25 |
| 2018 | 53 | 1.9× fewer complaints than average | 34 | electrical (21%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 22–25 |
| 2019 | 28 | 3.6× fewer complaints than average | 14 | electrical (50%) | 1 | ★★★★★ | 22–25 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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