Last updated: 2026-10-10
Chevrolet Impala Reliability by Year
Chevrolet Impala reliability rates good for a full-size sedan, with repair costs near $568 a year. The 2020 is the best year to buy used.
Chevrolet Impala Reliability Overview
Used Impalas hold up well, with yearly repair costs a little under the full-size average. The 2020 is the year to favor, with no recalls on record, while 2018 drew the most complaints. Watch for transmissions that slip or shift hard in the lower gears, and for electrical faults where power cuts out without warning while driving.
Current generation: 10th gen (2014–2020).
Best & Worst Chevrolet Impala Years
Best Chevrolet Impala Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2020 has no recalls on record, while 2018 and 2019 each have one. The 2018 drew the most owner complaints, led by power train trouble, and the 2019 has a fire report. The 2020 has the fewest complaints of the three, though its air bag and steering reports are worth checking before you buy.
Chevrolet Impala Years to Avoid
No Chevrolet Impala years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 77 and 79 across 3 scored model years.
Chevrolet Impala Reliability Score Trend
Chevrolet Impala reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 78/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 79/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2020 Chevrolet Impala
0 recalls · 15 complaints
Final Impala year with no recalls and a 5-star crash rating, though owners report sudden heavy steering and a few air bag complaints.
2019 Chevrolet Impala
1 recalls · 28 complaints
The strongest of the three scored Impala years, with one brake recall and complaints led by electrical faults.
2018 Chevrolet Impala
1 recalls · 59 complaints
Still rated good but the weakest of three scored Impala years, with transmission slipping and electrical dropouts leading owner complaints.
Found Your Chevrolet Impala? Check Its History
Steering (3) problems come up most in Chevrolet Impala owner complaints, and 2 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Chevrolet Impala Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
Annual Repair Cost
$568
Repair Frequency
0.2/yr
Major Repair Risk
13%
$22 below the fullsize cars average of $590/yr.
Ranked #5 of 12 among fullsize cars.
Chevrolet Impala Resale Value
The Chevrolet Impala is estimated to retain about 47.2% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 47.2%
- Depreciation
- 52.8%
- Listings Analyzed
- 118
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- Yes, reliability stands at good, and it ranks above average among sedans on this site. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $568, a little under the $590 full-size average. Owner complaints still point to transmission, steering, electrical, and air bag problems worth checking.
- What is the best Chevrolet Impala year to buy?
- The 2020 is the site's pick among years that have been on the road at least two years. It has no recalls on record and fewer complaints than 2018. Its steering and air bag reports are the items to check on any car you test.
- What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?
- Electrical faults lead the complaints, followed by power train, steering, and air bags. In the electrical reports, power cuts out without warning and lights go dark while driving. Transmissions slip, shudder, and shift hard. Steering assist can drop out suddenly.
- How much does it cost to maintain a Chevrolet Impala?
- Independent repair-cost data estimates $568 a year, below the $590 average for full-size cars. That figure covers typical repairs, not a major failure. Owners report transmission replacements running into the thousands, and dealers call steering repairs expensive.
- Do Chevrolet Impalas have transmission problems?
- Some do. Owners describe slipping, shuddering, skipped gears, and hard shifts in the lower gears. Warning lights often come on only after the failure, or not at all. Reported failures cluster between about 65,000 and 98,000 miles, and dealers often call for a full replacement.
How we score the Chevrolet Impala
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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