repaired · 2016 Q4
Air bags
Risk. If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
2014 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 638 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-355 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Impala has problems
638 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
221Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
140Steering5 crash/fire/injury
104Electronic stability control (ESC)
83Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
56Engine4 crash/fire/injury
44Exterior lighting
44Air bags
40Lane departure
39Power train
16120 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 221 | 6 |
| Steering | 140 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 104 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 83 | 6 |
| Engine | 56 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 44 | 3 |
| Air bags | 44 | 9 |
| Lane departure | 40 | 0 |
| Power train | 39 | 0 |
| 20 other systems | 161 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Impala recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Parking brake
Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Parking brake
Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Structure
Risk. The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Steering
Risk. If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
66kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 158 electrical system complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
29under 30k miles124under 100k miles34100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
17 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $700 – $1,400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Impala year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impala median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings
2014 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, and the recalls they led to.
- BiCal Chevrolet/Loss of Power SteeringNo recall
- Active Safety System MalfunctionLed to recall 14V-541
In owners' words
What Impala owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stabili-Trak warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering to become extremely firm. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering…
I have a 2014 Impala limited I started having problems within 6 months after I bought the vehicle from Bergstrom Chevrolet in Wisconsin it was involving the ABS anti-lock stability track and traction control and the braking and steering we're all feeling and locking up while I was driving it…
I previously owned a 2011 Buick Regal and now have a 2014 Chevy Impala. Both vehicles have had a Stabilitrack warning come up. Both vehicles experienced the same issue. The car seemed to jerk, lag in speed, cannot accelerate over 40mph. The Regal was diagnosed with an electrical/wiring issue. The…
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