MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Impala

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1999 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:58:59.690Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Impala Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1987: 1 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 694 complaints 2004: 1072 complaints 2004 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 270 complaints 2014: 630 complaints 2014 2015: 298 complaints 2016: 110 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2020
1999: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19833
19840
19851
19871
19910
19920
19932
199415
199544
199688
19971
19982
19994
2000818
2001742
2002795
2003694
20041072
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013270
2014630
2015298
2016110
2017116
201859
201928
202014

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

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STEERING WHEEL IS DESIGNED WITHOUT GRIPS WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE THE STEERING JUST SLIDES WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990730

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE AFTER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE GOING BACK TO DEALER SHOP FOR SECOND TIME FOR THIS INCIDENT. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20010302

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TURNING INDICATORS WERE OPERATED, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140521

AIR BAGS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

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AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. IT IS INTERMITTENT. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MY 2000 IMPALA. I DID TAKE MY 2009 IMPALA INTO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL BACK IN 2010, REGARDING SEAT BELTS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T NEED TO BE FIXED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130501

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is steering: steering wheel/handle bar, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Impala have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.