Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 638 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V465000 Occupant Sensing System/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V202000 Electronic Parking Brake may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V085000 Electronic Parking Brake may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V614000 Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V541000 Electronic Parking Brake may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V518000 Reprogram Sensing And Diagnostic Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V489000 Console Storage Compartment Latch/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V450000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V409000 Improperly Torqued Steering Component Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V092000 Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable/FMVSS 102/114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V220000 Brake Lights Flashing Intermittently/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 221 complaints
- Steering 140 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 104 complaints
- Unknown or Other 87 complaints
- Service Brakes 83 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
Of the 638 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 638 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has a high number of owner complaints at 637 and 12 recall campaigns, indicating reliability concerns. Major complaint areas include the electrical system, steering, and electronic stability control. These issues suggest maintenance challenges and increased potential repair costs. The data indicates frequent mechanical issues but is not detailed enough in all areas for precise forecasting.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| steering system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| electronic stability control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Cooling system flushes
- Cabin air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel stiffness
- Malfunctioning electronic features
- Erratic braking behavior
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.