MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
2017 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:30.766Z

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
117
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

18% 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: 1,074 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: 636 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2017 117 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints
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: 1,074 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: 636 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2017 117 2018: 59 complaints 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: 1,074 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: 636 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 111 complaints 2017: 117 complaints 2017 117 2018: 59 complaints 2019: 28 complaints 2019 2020: 15 complaints

2017: 117 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
20041,074
2005609
2006524
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010441
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014636
2015300
2016111
2017117
201859
201928
202015

Known problem areas

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

Engine

18% · 21 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-08-29

Also filed under Power train

Air bags

15% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-01

Electrical system

13% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and body control module/bcm.

Power train

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2023-10-07

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-13

Steering

9% · 11 reports
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Power steering failure at under 106k miles, yes Electric power steering rack failed internally making the vehicle dangerous to drive and control steering - CMA Chester dealer quoted me $8k (parts and labor) and said that it's "not a good car",...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Engine: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.