Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Impala has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 626 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V419000 FUEL TANK ADHESIVE LAYER MISSING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 128 complaints
- Steering 101 complaints
- Suspension 85 complaints
- Power Train 80 complaints
- Engine 77 complaints
- Tires 56 complaints
Of the 626 complaints on file, 52 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 626 complaints, owners report 56 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Impala has a below-average reliability rating due to 627 NHTSA complaints and three recall campaigns. The most common issues involve the electrical system, steering, and suspension. While there is significant data on some components, others have less substantial evidence of failure, making it hard to predict reliability confidently.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $350–$850 | common |
| suspension | 75,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hardened steering feel
- Electrical glitches
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Reduced braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.