MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
2017 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:40:54.873Z

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, 2017 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 44 complaints 1995 1996: 88 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 818 complaints 2000 2001: 742 complaints 2002: 795 complaints 2003: 694 complaints 2004: 1072 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: 633 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 116 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
2017: 116 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
2013272
2014633
2015300
2016111
2017116
201859
201928
202015

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND JERKED FORWARD. IN ADDITION, THE EMISSION SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180829

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240301

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and body control module/bcm.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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The Transmission failed, yes it is available for inspection upon request The car was jerking extremely hard from 1st to second gear. Doing damage to my back. The car has been confirmed by a dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231007

I WAS DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA IT STARTED JERK AND THEN STALL OUT I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME ONSTAR SENT ME THE CODES SAYING IT WAS ECM AND TCM PROBLEM THAT VERY SCARY I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2000 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.