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2014 Chevrolet Impala LimitedRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 619 owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited. Most complaints involve electrical system (218) and steering (137). The EPA rates it 22 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Combined MPG
22mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
619
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

619 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2013 – Jun 2025
  1. Electrical system218
  2. Steering137
  3. Electronic stability control (esc)104
  4. Service brakes81
  5. Engine55
  6. Exterior lighting42
  7. Air bags41
  8. Lane departure40
  9. Power train35

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Impala Limited model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2014619
2015288
2016779
Crashes reported
19
Fires reported
8
Injuries reported
9
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

218 reports1 crash5 fires
“Very loud abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle, failed actuators. Resulting in hvac loss. Arecall issued in 2014 for stabilitrak /abs for bad grounds on 2014 Chevy Impalas. HOWEVER 2.5 and 3.6 L engines were not included, BUT NEED TO BE!!! the car will drive rough and eventually just cut off in the middle of traffic highway or residential. This is what it did on me, putting me in a very dangerous position with my 5 year old in the car. This issue is effecting thousands of the same vehicles and GM's failure to address this issue is leaving the owners of the affected vehicles driving unsafe vehicles. GM / Chevy needs to issue a recall on ALLL the 2014 Impalas. (which they will not confirm or deny). While I was driving 60mph on an interstate my car notification screen displayed "service stabilitrak"/ "engine power reduced"... then my car acceleration seemed to have died and car slowed all the way down to around 20 mph with the gas pedal diwn to the floor... a big semi truck was behind me and had to break and swerve around me while blowing his horn...I was nearly killed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 29, 2025Steering, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11663770

Steering

137 reports5 crashes
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that electric power steering control module(PSCM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 12, 2025SteeringODI 11666565

Electronic stability control (esc)

104 reports
“THE CAR SHUDDERED ON INITIAL START-UP, TURNED IT OFF WAITED FOR A MINUTE. RESTARTED RAN NORMALLY. THE NEXT DAY ON START-UP DIC ALERTED TO ABS, POWERSTEERING, AND STABILITACK IN NEED OF SERVICE, NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN STEERING CONTROL, WHEEL SLIPPAGE ON QUICK EXHILARATION, I TRIED TO BRAKE MORE CAUTIOUSLY SO AS NOT TO TEST MY BRAKING ABILITY. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. SHOULD BE RECALLED. HAD THE SAME PROBLEM A YEAR AGO SPENDING $495. TO HAVE THE OPPOSITE WHEEL HUB AND BRG ASSEMBLY. HOPE THIS ISN'T AN ANNUAL EVENT. LOVE MY CAR BUT HATE EXPENSES THAT SHOULD NOT OCCUR WITH A CAR; ESPECIALLY UNDER 100,000 MILES. WHY DID THIS HAPPEN? THERE IS NOTHING TO BLAME IT ON SUCH AS HITTING A POTHOLE. THE WEATHER HAS BEEN COLDER, THERE HAS BEEN A REFERENCE TO THAT AS WELL AS SOME SAY IT IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS IN A BAD LOCATION, WEARING EXPOSING WIRES THAT MAKE CONTACT WITH METAL. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT OTHER DRIVERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND EXPENSE. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS WILL IT TAKE BEFORE THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS ADDRESSED AND CUSTOMERS ARE REFUNDED THIS UNNECESSARY EXPENSE”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2020Steering, Electronic stability control (esc), Service brakesODI 11366657
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Impala Limited
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive
182922$2,850410
  • Impala Limited
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    18 city · 29 hwy · $2,850/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Chevrolet Impala Limited 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
4 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 8359
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2014 Impala Limited questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited problems?

Owners filed 619 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (218), steering (137), electronic stability control (esc) (104). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited at 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026