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2015 Chevrolet Impala
Common Problems

Ranked from 135 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

11
High severity
14
Medium
3
Low

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

    Blind Spot Detection System Failure

    23complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The blind spot detection system intermittently fails, causing the warning light to stay on or fail entirely.

  2. 2

    Electrical System Issues

    22complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Various electrical system components fail, causing dashboard lights to malfunction and warning messages to appear.

  3. 3

    Brake System Issues

    12complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake system occasionally fails, causing the parking brake to engage unexpectedly or the car to accelerate unintentionally.

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

    Power Steering System Malfunction

    9complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system intermittently fails, causing the steering wheel to seize or become difficult to turn.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Side Detection System Failure

    8complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The side detection system frequently malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose lane departure assistance and blind spot detection.

  6. 6

    Transmission Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions such as slipping and unexpected downshifting occur, often accompanied by dashboard warnings.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Power Steering Failure

    6complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering intermittently fails, making it difficult to steer the vehicle and causing a 'Service Power Steering' message to appear.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Side Detection System Malfunction

    6complaints
    High severityOther

    The side detection system frequently malfunctions, leading to dashboard warnings and potential safety risks.

  9. 9

    Stabiltrak and Stability Control Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Stabiltrak and stability control systems frequently fail, causing dashboard warnings and occasional vehicle instability.

  10. 10

    Water Intrusion Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Water enters the vehicle, causing electrical components to fail and corrosion to occur.

  11. 11

    Air Bag System Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The air bag system intermittently malfunctions, causing the air bag light to come on and off or not deploy properly.

  12. 12

    Brake System Failures

    5complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Brakes failing to stop the vehicle properly, leading to crashes and airbag deployment failures.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Electrical Module Failure

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Electrical modules, including side detection and lane departure systems, repeatedly fail, leading to loss of critical safety features.

  14. 14

    Electrical Sensor Failures

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical sensors, including those for blind spot detection and lane departure, frequently fail or corrode, leading to system malfunctions.

  15. 15

    Fuel System Problems

    5complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The fuel system experiences issues such as weak engine performance and loss of power, often related to the fuel pump or fuel feed pipe.

  16. 16

    Steering Assist Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The power steering assist intermittently fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at highway speeds.

  17. 17

    Steering Gearbox Issues

    5complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering gearbox or rack and pinion assembly frequently fails, requiring replacement and causing the steering to lock up.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  18. 18

    Steering System Malfunctions

    5complaints
    High severitySteering

    Power steering issues resulting in locked steering wheels and warning messages on the dashboard, posing a significant safety risk.

  19. 19

    Air Bag System Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Passenger airbags and presence sensors intermittently fail, causing dashboard warnings and potential safety concerns.

  20. 20

    Electrical System Failure - Engine Warning Light On

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Check engine light comes on without apparent reason, indicating potential electrical issues.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  21. 21

    Electrical System Failure - Rear Window Visibility Issues

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    Rear window visibility is poor, especially at night, due to inadequate backup camera functionality.

  22. 22

    Electrical System Failure - Side Detection Module Corrosion

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Side detection modules corrode due to moisture exposure, causing intermittent or complete failure of safety features.

  23. 23

    Air Bag Warning Light Malfunction

    3complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The air bag warning light intermittently turns on and off, indicating potential issues with the air bag system.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  24. 24

    Electrical System Auto Stop/Start Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Auto stop/start system causing the engine to remain off for extended periods, leading to sudden jerking motions and inability to move.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  25. 25

    Engine Performance Problems

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences issues such as high RPMs during acceleration and loss of power, often accompanied by check engine lights.

  26. 26

    Steering Assist System Failure

    3complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering assist system intermittently fails, causing the steering wheel to become unresponsive and posing a significant safety risk.

  27. 27

    Steering Wheel Locking

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel locks up unexpectedly, requiring immediate attention and posing a safety risk.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  28. 28

    Sunroof Malfunction

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    The sunroof shade detaches or gets stuck, obstructing visibility and potentially causing discomfort.

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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.

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