2019 Chevrolet Impala recalls and problems

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2018 Chevrolet Impala
Pictured: a 2018 model; the 2019 may differ in details. Photo: 2018 Chevrolet Impala by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 21 Impala model years — 20th most.

1recalls
28complaints
4crashes
1fires
4injuries
36,975median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Service Brakes

Aug 30, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · 210,628 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System9
Air Bags5
Power Train5
Unknown or other5
Service Brakes3
Steering3
Suspension3
Engine2
Fuel System2
Lane Departure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019: 1 complaints20192020: 10 complaints2020102021: 3 complaints20212023: 3 complaints20232024: 4 complaints20242025: 2 complaints20252026: 5 complaints20265

2019 vs. other Chevrolet Impala years

2000: 818 complaints20002001: 742 complaints2002: 795 complaints20022003: 695 complaints2004: 1,074 complaints20041,0742005: 609 complaints2006: 524 complaints20062007: 627 complaints2008: 810 complaints20082009: 824 complaints2010: 442 complaints20102011: 505 complaints2012: 258 complaints20122013: 272 complaints2014: 638 complaints20142015: 301 complaints2016: 111 complaints20162017: 117 complaints2018: 59 complaints20182019: 28 complaints2020: 15 complaints202015

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, the latest from Aug 30, 2018 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (9), air bags (5), power train (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.