All cars · Chevrolet Impala · 2015
2015 Chevrolet Impala. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 29 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 18 / 28 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,000 and 83,000 miles. Median 59,500, from 195 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 59,500 | 38,000–89,000 | 63 |
| Steering | 60,700 | 27,000–81,000 | 33 |
| Lane assist | 65,500 | 43,500–84,800 | 6 |
| Airbags | 71,000 | 40,200–104,200 | 16 |
| Brakes | 52,000 | 7,300–70,800 | 16 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 16% |
| Steering | 16% |
| Brakes | 14% |
| Lights | 12% |
| Stability control | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
15V465000 Jul 2015 Air Bags
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."
Risk. 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.
14V541000 Sep 2014 Parking Brake
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.
Risk. 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.
14V489000 Aug 2014 Structure
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."
Risk. 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 thi
Manufacturer communications 1659
Chevy filed 1659 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Notchy or Stick/Slip Feeling in Steering Wheel Near the Center Position
- On some 2011-2015 model year Chevrolet Caprice and 2012-2016 model year Chevrolet Impala…
- OnStar Module Battery Drain
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Impala Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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