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2018 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-576 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Chevrolet Impala has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Power train
11Electrical system
7Engine
7Steering
7Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
6Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
3Seats
2Fuel/propulsion system
1310 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2018 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
2018 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings
2018 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The transmission failed, shifting is no longer smooth. It hesitates and shakes the entire car, and the car slows down to almost a crawl uphill. I understand this is an issue with Chevrolet Impalas. So now I have an $8200 bill for a problem I was never told about, and that GM knew that it existed.…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated or jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal, with an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.…
I was sold a used car w/ undisclosed accidents. Had many issues within first few weeks. Had transmission cooler lines replaced after they burst. Radiator, compressor, condenser, and much more. Then the Airbag light came on. Dealership said connectors were bad. Fixed it. Light came on again.took it…
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