MYRModel Year Report

2015 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
2015 Chevrolet Impala
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
300
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2004: 1,073 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2005 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2010: 441 complaints 2010 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 300 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 44 complaints 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 1,073 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2006: 524 complaints 2006 2007: 627 complaints 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2012: 258 complaints 2012 2013: 272 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 300 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1987: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 818 complaints 2001: 742 complaints 2001 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 1,073 complaints 2005: 609 complaints 2005 2006: 524 complaints 2007: 627 complaints 2007 2008: 810 complaints 2009: 824 complaints 2009 2010: 441 complaints 2011: 505 complaints 2011 2012: 258 complaints 2013: 272 complaints 2013 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 300 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints

2015: 300 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19833
19840
19851
19871
19910
19920
19932
199415
199544
199688
19971
19982
19994
2000818
2001742
2002795
2003695
20041,073
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014635
2015300
2016111
2017116
201859
201928
202015

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

32% · 96 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and horn.

FIRE
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 182,412.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07

Lane departure

15% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.

Steering

15% · 44 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2015-10-15

Also filed under Service brakes

Air bags

10% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing front passenger.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2015-11-05

Air bag

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29

Passenger Presence Module is deactivating Passenger airbags intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07

Service brakes

8% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2014-09-29Structure14V489000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2014-10-28Parking brake14V541000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2015-08-25Air bags15V465000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 96 reports on file for this year.
  • Lane departure: 46 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 44 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V489000 · Structure
  • Recall 14V541000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 15V465000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.