2015 Chevrolet Impala
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 96 of 300 complaints (32%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 634 in 2014 to 300 in 2015.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | vs. 2015 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850 | 2,250–2,950 | 2,500–3,100 | 2,500–3,100 | 2,500–2,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 22 | 21–28 | 20–25 | 20–25 | 22–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18 / 28–29 | 18–24 / 28–35 | 17–22 / 25–31 | 17–22 / 25–31 | 18–22 / 28–30 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 410–414 | 312–417 | 355–437 | 354–437 | 360–408 | |
| Complaints filed | 272 | 634 | 300 | 111 | 116 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 16 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
Electrical: 96 of 300 NHTSA complaints (32%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?
EPA rates it 20–25 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
EPA estimates $2,500–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 28 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 419 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 401 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 22 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 25 mpg (high) | $2,500 (low) | 355 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Large Cars | 18 mpg | 29 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 410 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or natural gas | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 437 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 96 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 41 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 34 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 51 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 51 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
AIR BAGS · Campaign 15V465000 · Jul 24, 2015
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.
PARKING BRAKE · Campaign 14V541000 · Sep 9, 2014
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Consequence: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
STRUCTURE · Campaign 14V489000 · Aug 8, 2014
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Consequence: The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.