Worst 2005 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Instrument Cluster
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 218 | 7 | 7 | 92,048 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 91 | — | — | 87,845 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 52 | 6 | — | 83,396 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 39 | 2 | — | 102,446 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 34 | — | 2 | 87,218 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 30 | 4 | 2 | 128,805 mi | |
| Airbags | 25 | 18 | — | 89,784 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 23 | 1 | 2 | 82,405 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | 2 | — | 113,956 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | — | 80,961 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 132,056 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 109,284 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 13 | — | — | 60,079 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | 1 | — | 40,479 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 | — | — | 69,823 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | — | — | 53,506 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 2 | — | 50,562 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 2 | 68,029 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | 34,084 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 7 | 1 | — | 56,174 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 6 | 1 | — | 68,460 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 88,078 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | 2 | 80,750 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | 2 | — | 124,629 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 5 | — | — | 117,306 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 59,969 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 4 | — | 125,262 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | 30,927 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Chevrolet Impala
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,877,718 vehicles.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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2005 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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