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Chevrolet Impala

2018–2020 only

143 classified complaints 1 recall

2018–2020 Chevrolet Impala models have 143 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 62,100 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Impala report for every year combined.

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2018–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018–2020 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 62,100 miles. 10.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 35,700 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 15 complaints

Median onset: 45,365 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 11 complaints

Median onset: 84,650 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 200 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 8 complaints

Median onset: 52,600 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 26,473 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 43,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018–2020 model years. See the full Chevrolet Impala report for every year and full specs/safety data.