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2014 Chevrolet Impala

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
31
Fires
15
Recalls
12
TSBs
2,024
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 31 crashes, 15 fires, and 12 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.1x the class average.

Top reported problems

1

rear window shattered

10 complaints β€’ Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

rear side detection system failure

6 complaints β€’ Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
3

brake failure

5 complaints β€’ Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

212 owners reported electrical issues β€” failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

160
0–30K
185
30–60K
209
60–90K
112
90–120K
53
120–150K
22
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (209 reports) β€’ Median: 64K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (212 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical212 (21%)
Steering133 (13%)
Stability Control104 (10%)
Other85 (9%)
Brakes85 (9%)
Engine55 (6%)
Airbags42 (4%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection39 (4%)

2014 Chevrolet Impala: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, with 212 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, with 133 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, with 104 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

10
13
87
14
47
15
41
16
63
17
137
18
228
19
155
20
69
21
56
22
50
23
30
24
24
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

13V220000Jun 2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

14V092000Apr 2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

14V355000Sep 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

14V409000Jun 2014

STEERING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

14V450000Aug 2014

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to December 20, 2013. Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the affected vehicles may have a loss of power steering assist during start up or while driving.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Impala is the 2005 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2014 Chevrolet Impala vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

141

7.1x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2014 Chevrolet Impala: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is related to the electrical, with 212 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 1,000 complaints, 31 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.1x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Chevrolet Impala problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Based on 741 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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