MYRModel Year Report

2018 Chevrolet Impala

▲ Better than typical
2018 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:47.418Z

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, 2018 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 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 28 complaints 2020: 15 complaints 2020
2018: 59 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.

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

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Tire pressure sensor system receiver (part of keyless entry system) will not collect info from individual tire pressure sensors in tires. Failure of this safety system would not provide and advance warning of low tire pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230914

Also filed under WHEELS

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing electric power assist system.

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING AND LADY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT RAIL ROAD TRACK AND I COULDN'T STOP I RAN INTO THE BACK OF HER

NHTSA ODI report, 20190728

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181011 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.

Campaign 18V576000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V576000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1996 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2000 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Impala have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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