What's Wrong with the 10th Generation (2014–2020) Impala?

Impala owners have made 164 complaints about the 2014–2020 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 42nd out of 80 Chevrolet generations in overall reliability, with some interior and engine concerns.

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CHEVY IMPALA OWNERS: Is your Chevy Impala a Lemon? Is it always in the shop?

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

10th Generation (2014–2020) Impala Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 164 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 42nd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 80 eligible generations.

Recent 10th Generation (2014–2020) Impala News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. Excess gas –– we’ve all had it, no-one likes it, and the same holds true for your braking system.

    GM says it needs to bleed the brake systems of 230,000 cars because the vehicles have rear brake caliper pistons that have hydrogen gas trapped inside that could be released into the brake systems. ZF, the manufacturer of the brake pistons, didn't properly temper and chrome-coat the pistons, causing hydrogen gas to remain trapped in the bodies of the pistons.

    This problem may cause your brake pedal to feel “spongy” but it’s unclear if it affects stopping distances.

    keep reading article "There is Excess Gas Buildup in the Brake Caliper Pistons of 230,000 GM Vehicles"

  2. Remember when our parents threatened to stop the car right now in the middle of the highway if we didn't simmer down in the back seat?

    Yeah, the driver assistance system in the 2014 Chevy Impala is kind of like that, but actually acts on it. A 2014 Impala owner is a bit shaken after his car came to multiple screeching halts without ever touching the brakes.

    The worst occurrence was when the car went from 40mph-to-zilch an an instant, making this owner look more like a Hollywood stunt driver than a daily commuter.…

    keep reading article "Screeching Halts Prompt Investigation"