MYRModel Year Report

Chevrolet Impala — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 6 to watch and 8 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution6 years

Best bets8 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986 1987: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1991: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 44 complaints, Recommended 1996: 88 complaints, Recommended 1997: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 818 complaints, Caution 2001: 742 complaints, Caution 2002: 795 complaints, Caution 2003: 695 complaints, Caution 2004: 1,073 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 609 complaints, Recommended 2006: 524 complaints, Recommended 2007: 627 complaints, Recommended 2008: 810 complaints, Caution 2009: 824 complaints, Caution 2010: 441 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 505 complaints, Recommended 2012: 258 complaints, Recommended 2013: 272 complaints, Recommended 2014: 635 complaints, Recommended 2015: 300 complaints, Recommended 2016: 111 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 116 complaints, Recommended 2018: 59 complaints, Recommended 2019: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2020: 15 complaints, Not enough data 2004 · 1,073
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986 1987: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1989 1991: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 44 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 88 complaints, Recommended 1997: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 818 complaints, Caution 2001: 742 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 795 complaints, Caution 2003: 695 complaints, Caution 2004: 1,073 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 609 complaints, Recommended 2006: 524 complaints, Recommended 2007: 627 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 810 complaints, Caution 2009: 824 complaints, Caution 2010: 441 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 505 complaints, Recommended 2012: 258 complaints, Recommended 2013: 272 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 635 complaints, Recommended 2015: 300 complaints, Recommended 2016: 111 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 116 complaints, Recommended 2018: 59 complaints, Recommended 2019: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 15 complaints, Not enough data 2004 · 1,073
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1986 1987: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1988 1990 1991: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 44 complaints, Recommended 1996: 88 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1998: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 818 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 742 complaints, Caution 2002: 795 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 695 complaints, Caution 2004: 1,073 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 609 complaints, Recommended 2006: 524 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 627 complaints, Recommended 2008: 810 complaints, Caution 2008 2009: 824 complaints, Caution 2010: 441 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 505 complaints, Recommended 2012: 258 complaints, Recommended 2012 2013: 272 complaints, Recommended 2014: 635 complaints, Recommended 2014 2015: 300 complaints, Recommended 2016: 111 complaints, Recommended 2016 2017: 116 complaints, Recommended 2018: 59 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2020: 15 complaints, Not enough data 2020 2004 · 1,073
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2020 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018 ▲ Recommended 59 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2017 ▲ Recommended 116 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ▲ Recommended 111 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2015 ▲ Recommended 300 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2014 ● Recommended 635 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2013 ▲ Recommended 272 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2012 ▲ Recommended 258 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2011 ● Recommended 505 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2010 ● Recommended 441 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ◆ Caution 824 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ◆ Caution 810 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 627 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ● Recommended 524 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ● Recommended 609 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2004 ■ Avoid 1,073 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2003 ◆ Caution 695 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 795 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 742 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 818 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ▲ Recommended 88 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ▲ Recommended 44 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988–1990 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1987 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1985 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

42

recalls on file across every Chevrolet Impala model year.

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