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2019 Chevrolet Impala Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 28 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Chevrolet Impala owner complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, describing incidents dated July 11, 2019 to June 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 9 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 5 complaints
  • Service Brakes 3 complaints
  • Steering 3 complaints

Of the 28 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 28 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11747466 · Filed

    2 of 3 Chevy Impala ac compressor has gone out. Auto part supplier confirmed I need the Design 2 compressor connector tab on the right. So far no supplier has it available. Compressor needs to be recalled

  • ODI #11747462 · Filed

    No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership or any other individual. The component has not been subject to any inspection. I…

  • ODI #11716218 · Filed

    Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.

Read all 28 complaints

Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons

NHTSA #18V576000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported August 30, 2018 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 210,628 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18279 · Owners notified October 11, 2018 · Vehicles built April 18, 2018 – June 21, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Chevrolet Impala model years

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet Impala at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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