Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chevrolet Impala has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 816 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V701000 Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V400000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V116000 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E063000 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT/LOSS OF STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V090000 GM/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V136000 GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL RETURN LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V371000 GM/SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 183 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 154 complaints
- Steering 124 complaints
- Air Bags 80 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 67 complaints
Of the 816 complaints on file, 49 report a crash and 73 a fire; across all 816 complaints, owners report 53 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chevrolet Impala has a significant number of owner complaints and recalls, particularly in vital systems like the electrical, engine, and steering. With 817 complaints and 10 recall campaigns, the risk of problems is relatively high, though specifics like failure mileage are not documented. The data is extensive enough to warn of potential reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Engine and cooling | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $200–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt check
- Battery testing and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical failures or shorts
- Engine overheating signs
- Steering difficulties
- Unusual braking noises
- Fuel leaks or odors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.