2020 Chevrolet Impala

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2020 Chevrolet Impala
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:57:48.226Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 14 total reports mention: steering.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASH
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The component is the Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Vapor Canister Purge Valve.The internal diaphragm or solenoid of the factory-installed purge valve has worn out prematurely or became contaminated, locking it permanently into a...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260616

AIR BAGS

2 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact's friend owned a 2020 Chevrolet Impala E. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at 25 MPH and approaching a curve, he inadvertently lost control of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241029

I was in a car accident on June 20, 2023. I was stopped in traffic and was hit in the rear and pushed into the vehicle in front of me. The air bags detonated but did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230626

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 2018 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Impala have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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