MYRModel Year Report

2015 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
2015 Chevrolet Impala
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Impala Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 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 2015 2016: 110 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2020
2015: 298 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 94 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151015

LANE DEPARTURE 13%

13% of complaints: lane departure — 39 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151105

Air bag

NHTSA ODI report, 20230929

Passenger Presence Module is deactivating Passenger airbags intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151015

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140929 — structure

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched.

Remedy: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available.

Campaign 14V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141028 — parking brake

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014.

Campaign 14V541000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150825 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015.

Campaign 15V465000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (94 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V489000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V541000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V465000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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