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2015 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 436 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
436
Crashes
13
Fires
17
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,659
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 436 complaints, 13 crashes, 17 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

hesitation

6 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

power steering failure

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive ol consumption

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
4

headlights are too dim

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission stopped working

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

94 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

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

66
0–30K
65
30–60K
80
60–90K
28
90–120K
15
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (80 reports) • Median: 60K 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 (94 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical94 (22%)
Other51 (12%)
Steering44 (10%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection39 (9%)
Airbags29 (7%)
Brakes27 (6%)
Stability Control20 (5%)
Lights20 (5%)

2015 Chevrolet Impala: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, with 94 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection Issues

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: blind spot detection-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

23
15
31
16
18
17
45
18
112
19
32
20
48
21
43
22
43
23
18
24
16
25
7
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

14V489000Sep 2014

STRUCTURE

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."

14V541000Oct 2014

PARKING BRAKE

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.

15V465000Aug 2015

AIR BAGS

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."

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2015 Chevrolet Impala NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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

2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

436

Class avg

111

3.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

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

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 436 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2015 Chevrolet Impala: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Chevrolet Impala is related to the electrical, with 94 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 436 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 17 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Impala 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 3 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 264 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 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.
When was the 2015 Chevrolet Impala data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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