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.
2015 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 301 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-465 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Impala has problems
301 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
96Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
44Steering2 crash/fire/injury
42Lane departure
29Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
23Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
22Exterior lighting
20Electronic stability control (ESC)
19Engine
16Power train
7014 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 96 | 4 |
| Steering | 44 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 42 | 0 |
| Air bags | 29 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 23 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 20 | 1 |
| Engine | 19 | 6 |
| Power train | 16 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 70 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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 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 Q4
Structure
Risk. The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
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?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 63 electrical system complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles51under 100k miles12100k 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
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,172median
Middle half: $983 – $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
2015 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
'65'66'67'68'69'71'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'85'87'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings
2015 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
In owners' words
What Impala owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 182,412. It was later discovered upon checking the Title that the mileage was…
I have always kept my Impala in my garage until recently I started keeping my grandson a few days a week. When I am at that home my car is parked in a driveway open to the elements. About a month after starting I notice that my car started having what I would describe as an electronic issue. The…
I brought my vehicle into Chevrolet due to my vehicle locking down and thinking the vehicle is being stolen. They told me that the side module malfunctions due to rain and weather conditions. He then says the part is on back order for possibly 12 months or greater! I drive for my job and blinkers…
Own a 2015 Impala?
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