Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 824 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V507000 Passenger Presence Sensor Wires May Be Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V377000 Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V480000 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V517000 PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 232 complaints
- Electrical System 224 complaints
- Engine 179 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 130 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 108 complaints
- Power Train 68 complaints
Of the 824 complaints on file, 43 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 824 complaints, owners report 43 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has a below-average reliability rating due to numerous owner complaints, especially regarding air bags, electrical, and engine issues. With 824 complaints and five recalls, including significant safety-related recalls for airbags and ignition, reliability is a concern. Data indicates frequent problems that may lead to costly repairs, demanding vigilant attention from owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$1,000 | very common |
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | 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
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flushes
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual electrical issues
- Check engine light
- Ignition key sticking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.