2019 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-576 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Chevrolet Impala

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Chevrolet Impala has problems

28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system91
Power train50
Air bags53
Steering30
Service brakes31
Suspension30
Fuel/propulsion system21
Lane departure20
Engine21
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 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.

96%repaired · 2020 Q1

Disc: caliper

Recall 18V-576 · Aug 30, 2018 · 210,628 vehicles · 201,894 repaired

Risk. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 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

2019 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings

2019 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2019 Chevrolet Impala frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Impala side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2019 Chevrolet Impala side pole test, NHTSA
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.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while turning left, the vehicle skidded before completing the turn. The contact also stated that there was a hole in the muffler. Additionally, the sway bar was fractured on the driver’s side. The bushing, actuator brake, and rotors were…
Complaint 11541901 · Aug 31, 2023 · 129,000 miles
Passenger side Blind Spot monitoring light consistently stays on even when no cars are next to me. Dangerous specially on the freeway. Took it to dealership said it wasnt covered. Notice the samething happening to alot of the Impala online. Please help.
Complaint 11526337 · Jun 10, 2023
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RECENTLY CAME ON, CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND TURNED OFF DURING AS I TURNED RIGHT AT A LIGHT, HAD ONSTAR RUN DIAGNOSTICS, CODE INVOLVED THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, WAS ADVISED TO FILL UP WITH HIGH QUALITY FUEL, AND DRIVE WITH THE GAS CAP OFF TO CORRECT IT. I WAS TRAVELING ON A…
Complaint 11387008 · Jan 7, 2021 · 85,000 miles

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