Problems · NHTSA complaints
2014 Chevrolet Impala problems
Owners filed 638 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA between Aug 2013 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (221).
Complaints
638
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
19
Reported by owners
Fires
8
Reported by owners
Injuries
9
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system221
- Steering140
- Electronic stability control (esc)104
- Service brakes83
- Engine56
- Air bags44
- Exterior lighting44
- Lane departure40
- Power train39
- Vehicle speed control31
- Structure24
- Visibility/wiper13
- Suspension12
- Wheels12
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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61
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27
42
79
136
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12
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 94 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
221 reports1 crash5 fires3 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stabili-Trak warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering to become extremely firm. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact safely pulled over, and after the audible alarm ceased, the vehicle returned to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle lost electrical power and stalled on several occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle frequently lost power. The contact stated that the battery terminals were disconnected and reconnected after the failure, and the vehicle operated for approximately 15 minutes before the vehicle stalled again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer had inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure. The dealer had retrieved several unknown fault codes. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed.”
Steering
140 reports5 crashes2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Stabili-trak" and "Power Steering" displayed on the instrument panel, and the traction control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission display switched from drive(D) to park(P) while driving, causing the vehicle to decelerate and stall. The rear-view camera also intermittently failed to function properly, displaying the message "Park Assist Not Available" while reversing. The contact pulled over, waited, and then restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the wheel hub, camshaft sensor, and a cylinder had previously been replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
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”
Service brakes
83 reports5 crashes1 fire
“I have a 2014 Impala limited I started having problems within 6 months after I bought the vehicle from Bergstrom Chevrolet in Wisconsin it was involving the ABS anti-lock stability track and traction control and the braking and steering we're all feeling and locking up while I was driving it presented and problems and endangering my life and the life of any passengers in the vehicle the brakes will lock up and there was no warning before I locked up no lights came on and it would pull to the left or pull to the right depending on which ABS was locking up and it was fixed one time at the dealership then it was fixed again at the dealership later maybe about another 3 to 6 months after and went up for the same thing again and the parts were replaced now I again have had nothing but problems with the braking system. Also the valve that controls the pressure in the fuel tank malfunctioned which caused the car to run irrraticaly it would start hard,stop running at all stops rough ideling and unable to pump gas into the car without the gas pump stopping continuously making the time that it would take to fill the gas tank 3 to 4 times longer than it did that was fixed…”
Engine
56 reports2 crashes3 fires
“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”
Air bags
44 reports9 crashes2 related recalls
“The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the brake pads were partially dragging against the rotors while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V085000 (PARKING BRAKE) and 15V465000 (AIR BAGS); as a possible cause for the failures; however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,547.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.