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2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited engine problems

55 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited cite engine, 9% of all 619 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
55
9% of all complaints
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the engine

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“I have push to start car. On my lunch i starting my car and I immediately notice the rpm went to 2500, which is high and it went up to 3000 and then the warning light flashed stability track error and check engine and swerving light I took a pic. I turn car off and wait a few min turned car back on and it was fine. No errors drove to get lunch and back no issues. Then on leaving work s ame thing happened but the error didn't go away. I was able to shift out of gear. Hard knocking, gear shifter light all white no clue what gear it was in I moved to another parking spot but was slow moving very delayed. Parked and now waiting for tow truck”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 24, 2025Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11656648
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed actuator. The contact was informed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that a total of eleven actuators had been replaced in the vehicle since 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 11, 2024EngineODI 11614087
“Fourth time I had submitted this text so this one will be vague. I've had to Repair my stuts and shocks and brakes to my vehicle due to ongoing issues with tires while divingand hitting small speesbumps and potholes. I did replace low performance tires and still was an issue with my struts and shocks when I drive causing me to hit a bump or a small hole and diverts me to the next lane of ongoing traffic also I had to my battery replaced twice. To find out that it was only due to corrosion and the battery cables slipping was frustrating cause I did replace the battery and key fob battery already. Car wouldn't start and when it did it took forever hours to restart and engine still seems to get bogged down In ongoing traffic. Which was the prior issue no power no matter how hard i press the gas. I took to autozone and they did a reading which came back that everything was okay including the battery which was obviously not okay. It was leaking fluid and i have already replaced year and half ago due to same issue. They cables seem to slip over time on its own. What to do? Thank you for your time to look into this issue. Kindest Regards”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 16, 2023Power train, Service brakes, EngineODI 11532552
“Had a new catalyst converter installed new up steam down steam 02 sensor and it say Catalytic converter system is below threshold bank one had numerous parts put on and the engine light won’t stay off I don’t have a lot of money to keep fixing it the light goe out for a couple days come back on”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 16, 2023EngineODI 11507665
“The 2014 Chevy Impala is dangerous. When the rocker arm control valve and related parts fail or the camshaft solenoids and sensors fail 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. The economic loss is still devastating financially as all 2.5 and 3.6 engines arent covered by GM special warranty but they should be all covered. My VIN number was not included when it should be.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 16, 2023Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11501954
“When pulling up to a stoplight the car would often downshift, surge with power, and nearly overpower the brakes. The car started losing oil from its rear main seal. When I finally had the seal replaced the repair shop found that pieces of the thrust bearing were laying in the oil pan. The engine and transmission had to be removed from the vehicle in order to replace the thrust bearing. They showed me a box full of parts, but I did not keep any.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 6, 2022EngineODI 11492464

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