The Lemon IndexChevrolet Impala recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2020 Chevrolet Impala, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 34
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
210,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V576000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2016 · model years 2009–2010
The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
289,254 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V507000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2000–2004
The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
1,003,556 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V701000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2015 · model years 2014–2015
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.
5,493 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V465000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2004
On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004.
330,742 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V201000
- Parking brake · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
126 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V202000
- Parking brake · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
3,660 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V085000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
106,307 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V614000
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- Parking brake · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2014–2015
In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
205,309 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V541000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2014
The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode.".
5 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V518000
- Body structure · recall issued Aug 2014 · model years 2014–2015
In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched.
14,940 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V489000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014
Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the affected vehicles may have a loss of power steering assist during start up or while driving.
57,242 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V450000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2000–2005
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
5,877,718 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V400000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014
Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
106 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V409000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2006–2014
In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may caus.
3,141,731 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V355000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
355 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V092000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2014
Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
10,210 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V220000
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2012 · model years 2008–2012
This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
36,413 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V377000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2011 · model year 2012
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011.
10,344 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V398000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2010 · model years 2009–2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FRONT SAFETY BELT WEBBING …
303,100 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V480000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2003 3.8L engines only
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NA…
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2009 · model years 2000–2007
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIO…
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2008 · model years 2000–2005
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" B…
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2008 · model year 2009
GM IS RECALLING 79 MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2000–2005
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2006 · model year 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2004 · model year 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS.
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED.
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2002 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2001 · model years 2000–2001 3.4L engines only
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4L ENGINE AND NON-ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2000 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2000 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Impala?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Impala have?
34 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2020, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 85.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 12 campaigns. 2001: 10, 2000: 10, 2003: 8.
What are most Chevrolet Impala recalls about?
Airbags: 8 of the 34 campaigns. Then steering (5) and electrical (4).
What is the newest Chevrolet Impala recall?
Brakes, filed Aug 2018 (NHTSA 18V576000): The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Impala recall?
NHTSA 14V400000 (electrical, Jul 2014) covers 5,877,718 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Impala has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Impala: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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