2017 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Impala has problems
117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 2 |
| Air bags | 17 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 2 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Chevrolet Impala recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Impala owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction regarding a recurring issue with my vehicle’s catalytic converter pipe. At 37,000 miles, the left-hand (front bank) catalytic converter pipe near the cylinder head mounting flange weld failed and was replaced under warranty by GM. Now, at…
2017 Chevy Impala 3.6L engine exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold / turbo charger. Resulting in exhaust fumes leaking driver/passenger area could cause fire and or damage to engine. Checking on the customer review and complaints page on the internet I have a lot of other complaints even to the…
Upon after starting the car a noise was coming from front of engine. I took a video and saw fire coming from the front left catalytic converter between the flange and the converter. The converter separated itself from the flange. The car, a 2017 has only 50000 miles on it always garaged and no…
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