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2015 Chevrolet Impala Eco Eassist
Common Problems

Ranked from 118 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
9
High severity
15
Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

28 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Electrical System Issues

    20complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical system components fail, causing malfunctions such as warning lights, loss of dashboard functions, and intermittent power issues.

  2. 2

    Power Steering System Malfunction

    14complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The power steering system intermittently fails, making it difficult to turn the steering wheel.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Blind Spot Detection System Failure

    12complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The blind spot detection system frequently malfunctions or fails, leading to safety hazards.

  4. 4

    Air Bag Malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Passenger airbags intermittently deactivate or fail to deploy, posing a safety risk during collisions.

  5. 5

    Lane Departure System Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The lane departure warning system fails, leading to loss of dashboard functionality and potential safety hazards.

  6. 6

    Brake System Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brake system malfunctions, causing brake lights to fail and brake performance issues.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Engine Performance Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine performance issues cause the vehicle to rev excessively and lose power, especially when accelerating.

  8. 8

    Headlight performance issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights provide inadequate illumination, especially in low light conditions, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Power steering failure

    5complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system intermittently fails, causing the steering wheel to lock up or become unresponsive.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Module Failure

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The SBZA module fails due to water intrusion, leading to dashboard failures and potential safety issues.

  11. 11

    Side Detection System Failures

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The side detection system frequently malfunctions, leading to safety hazards and loss of critical safety features.

  12. 12

    Airbag system failures leading to non-deployment during accidents

    4complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags fail to deploy during collisions, increasing the risk of injury or fatality.

  13. 13

    Blind Spot Detection Sensor Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Blind spot detection sensors fail or malfunction, leading to intermittent warnings and potential loss of lane awareness.

  14. 14

    Brake system malfunctions

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The brake system occasionally fails to stop the vehicle properly, leading to potential loss of control and collisions.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  15. 15

    Electrical System Failures Causing Dashboard Malfunctions

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system failures cause dashboard lights to flicker and gauges to malfunction, throwing multiple error codes.

  16. 16

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light and Steering Issues

    4complaints
    High severitySteering

    The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning light comes on during turns, causing grinding noises and steering difficulties.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Steering Assist System Failure

    4complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering assist system fails, making the vehicle extremely difficult to steer and potentially dangerous at high speeds.

  18. 18

    Transmission Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission slips and unexpectedly downshifts, causing violent shuddering and warning lights to illuminate.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  19. 19

    Electrical system issues leading to dashboard lights malfunctioning

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system failures cause various dashboard lights to malfunction or turn on unexpectedly.

  20. 20

    Exterior Lighting Problems

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    Water intrusion causes exterior lighting to malfunction and become wet, leading to poor visibility.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  21. 21

    Fuel pump issues causing engine performance problems

    3complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Fuel pump malfunctions lead to weak engine performance and check engine light activation.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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  22. 22

    Power steering failure causing difficulty in steering

    3complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system fails, making it difficult to steer the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  23. 23

    Steering wheel locking up while driving

    3complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up suddenly while driving, making it impossible to control the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  24. 24

    Structural issues leading to water leaks and damage

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Water leaks from structural issues, causing damage to the trunk and other parts of the vehicle.

  25. 25

    Suspension Problems

    3complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components fail, causing control issues and safety concerns during driving.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  26. 26

    Steering Wheel and Airbag Issues

    2complaints
    Low severitySteering

    The steering wheel and airbag system experience occasional issues, such as dents and water damage.

  27. 27

    Unintended vehicle acceleration without warning

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The vehicle accelerates uncontrollably without any warning, posing a significant safety risk.

  28. 28

    Water intrusion into electronic systems causing module failures

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Water intrusion damages electronic modules, leading to system failures and warning lights.

Other years & sources

2016 Chevrolet Impala Eco EassistAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.