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2019 Chevrolet Impala.

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 14 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 22 to 25 mpg combined. It's the best Chevrolet Impala year we track.

28Lemon Index · 100 = average car

One of the most reliable. 3.6× fewer complaints than average.

Worst year 2000

Chevrolet Impala
Photo shows a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Alexander-93, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Owner complaints14first 3 years
Fuel economy22–25 mpgcombined, EPA
Crash test★★★★★NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 28 owner complaints, owners reported:

4crashes
2injuries
1fires
3tows

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

electrical50%
airbags21%
steering14%
transmission & drivetrain14%
engine7%

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.

Transmission problems in every Chevrolet Impala year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 36K
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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 58K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 1

  • brakes 2018

    The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Safety

Stability controlStandard
Collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional
NHTSA front crash test of the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
Front crash test · NHTSA
Crash test details
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
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 was on garden state parkway and hit a deer , all the smoke came out but my air bags didn't deploy and my car was totalled. I'm getting no response from dealer or anybody.

2019 Chevrolet Impala owner · NHTSA complaint 11390118

Quick answers

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better).

What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet Impala problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (50%), airbags (21%) and steering (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala have?

1 safety recall (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala get?

22 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2019 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.

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?

About $2550 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala have?

2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.

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

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