The Lemon Index2017 Chevrolet Impala.
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala is better than average by owner complaints: 67 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 77, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 22 to 25 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Impala year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 117 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Impala year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 21K to 63K miles on the car (72 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
I had a check engine light when I went and checked it it was a p236 code in a p069e I also went to check it because I noticed my car was starting up funny
2017 Chevrolet Impala owner · NHTSA complaint 11337579
More owner reports
The airbag warning light comes on intermittently and at times remains illuminated while other times it is off. The light comes on randomly and does not always stay on.
NHTSA complaint 11297858
Airbag will not stay on if someone is in the front passenger seat. Alarm on dash goes off and on
NHTSA complaint 11114162
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 77; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Impala year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Impala problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (21%), airbags (19%) and electrical (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala get?
22 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,500 and 63,900 miles. The middle report was at 45,500 miles, from 72 complaints.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Impala year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2010 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works