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2015 Chevrolet ImpalaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 301 owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Most complaints involve electrical system (96) and steering (44). The EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
20–25mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Jul 2015
Owner complaints
301
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,500est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Air bags

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Air bagsReported Jul 24, 2015NHTSA 15V465000

Parking brake

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Parking brakeReported Sep 9, 2014NHTSA 14V541000

Structure

Remedy pending

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

StructureReported Aug 8, 2014NHTSA 14V489000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

301 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2015 – Nov 2026
  1. Electrical system96
  2. Steering44
  3. Lane departure42
  4. Air bags29
  5. Service brakes23
  6. Exterior lighting22
  7. Electronic stability control (esc)20
  8. Engine19
  9. Power train16

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 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2000829
2001747
2002808
2003722
20041,073
2005608
2006544
2007627
2008810
2009824
2010442
2011505
2012258
2013272
2014638
2015301
2016890
2017117
201859
201928
202015
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
11
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

96 reports4 fires
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 182,412. It was later discovered upon checking the Title that the mileage was 186,199.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 7, 2026Electrical systemODI 11755425

Steering

44 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the steering wheel started to feel loose. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving and the steering wheel tightened with the "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care," message displayed. Due to the failure, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact called her husband to meet her for assistance. The contact's husband arrived and was able to drive the vehicle to a dealer. While at the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective power steering gear module. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 15, 2025SteeringODI 11680976

Lane departure

42 reports
“Side Blind Zone Alert (SZBA) system continues to be an issue with this vehicle. Sensing module(s) on inner left or right side of bumper cover fail due to water intrusion. When sensing module fails, "Service Side Detection System" message will appear on driver information center on instrument cluster. General Motors has previously issued a special coverage "N172097060", which is available on NHTSA website. As indicated in the special coverage document, if the issue is ignored, "the condition could result in the corruption of LS GMLAN that may result in the loss of some driver interface functions such as cluster, infotainment, displays, chime, and passenger presence detection (passenger airbag could be suppressed). Within approximately 30 days of the "Service Side Detection System" message, while driving, instrument cluster speedometer and tachometer went dead, and airbag warning system notification, anti-theft system, tire pressure monitoring system all illuminated. In addition to no speedometer reading, vehicle ignition/security interlock was causing vehicle to run rough. Vehicle would not immediately restart after shutting vehicle off. This is the 4th time a…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 16, 2025Electrical system, Air bags, Lane departureODI 11655024
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars, Midsize Cars
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl bifuel (cng)
Transmissions
Automatic (S6)
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
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI · Front-Wheel Drive
223125$2,500355
Impala
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV · Front-Wheel Drive
192822$2,850401
Impala
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI · Front-Wheel Drive
182821$2,950419
Impala Bi-Fuel (CNG)
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive
172520$3,100437
  • Impala
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI
    22 city · 31 hwy · $2,500/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • Impala
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV
    19 city · 28 hwy · $2,850/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Impala
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI
    18 city · 28 hwy · $2,950/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Impala Bi-Fuel (CNG)
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    17 city · 25 hwy · $3,100/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
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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

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
12.1%
Overall
5 / 5
Chevrolet Impala Eco eAssist 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
12.1%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 9045Vehicle 9046
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

2015 Impala questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems?

Owners filed 301 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (96), steering (44), lane departure (42). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Impala at 20–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Chevrolet Impala 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026