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2017 Chevrolet Impala
Common Problems

Ranked from 43 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

8 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

    Evaporator Core Failure

    11complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The evaporator core fails, leading to loss of air conditioning and hot air blowing from vents.

    $100–$600est. evap system repair · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Airbag Malfunction

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    The airbag warning light comes on intermittently and does not always stay on, indicating potential safety issues.

  3. 3

    Headlight Malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights fail to illuminate properly, reducing visibility, especially at night or in adverse weather conditions.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Catalytic Converter Failure

    6complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Catalytic converter cracks or fails, leading to exhaust leaks and potential fire hazards.

    $900–$2,500est. catalytic converter replacement · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission Issues

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions, causing jerking, stalling, and failure to shift gears properly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Air Bag Deployment Issues

    3complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Air bags fail to deploy during collisions, posing a risk to occupants.

  7. 7

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle and won't start back up for at least 30 minutes when stopped.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Fuel Line Leaks

    2complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel lines develop leaks, potentially causing fires and damage to the engine.

    $300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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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.