This page covers 3 recalls, 296 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala.
21–25 mpg combined
9.4–11.2 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical and steering issues dominate what owners report for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. On the electrical side, owners frequently describe the vehicle stalling at various speeds, sometimes restarting on its own while still rolling, along with a body control module problem tied to moisture intrusion that triggers a theft-deterrent lockdown, disabling turn signals and other safety-related functions. Steering complaints center on the electric power steering system suddenly going heavy, often accompanied by a "Service Power Steering" warning message, requiring noticeably more effort to turn the wheel. Lane departure system failures make up the third-largest complaint category, with owners reporting the system behaving erratically or disabling unexpectedly. A smaller number of owners also report the sunroof shade detaching or drooping from its track.
296
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
11
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the electronic parking brake, which can leave the brake pads partially dragging against the rotors and generating enough heat to cause a fire.
On certain vehicles equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats, the passenger seat sensor that detects whether a child seat is present can fail to suppress the front passenger airbag. If the airbag deploys with a child seat in that position, it raises the risk of injury to the child. There is also a structural concern: the center storage console latch can fail to stay closed in a crash, allowing the compartment door to fly open and strike an occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic system that detects child seats in the front passenger seat may fail to disable the airbag, creating a risk if a child seat is installed there.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the seat sensor system and reset the computer to correct the detection error at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic parking brake piston arm may not fully retract, leaving brake pads partially engaged even when the brake is released.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software at no cost to restore proper brake piston retraction.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the center storage console may unlatch and come open, failing to protect occupants from interior impact.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the console storage compartment door latch if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
