Worst 2007 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 118 | 5 | 6 | 135,821 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 95 | 8 | — | 136,688 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 76 | 3 | 1 | 156,799 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 62 | 2 | — | 88,178 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 51 | 3 | — | 46,661 mi | |
| Airbags | 43 | 30 | 2 | 114,119 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 43 | — | — | 30,824 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 39 | 3 | — | 138,263 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 35 | — | — | 34,955 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 35 | 2 | — | 276,866 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 25 | 1 | — | 25,368 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | — | — | 55,859 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 17 | 1 | — | 29,282 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | 1 | — | 49,234 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 14 | 1 | — | 108,592 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 14 | 1 | — | 66,579 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 116,657 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | 2 | — | 80,438 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 89,627 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 48,900 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 311,366 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | 2 | 109,411 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | 23,349 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 63,813 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 68,590 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | 15,875 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 32,404 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Impala
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,141,731 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) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and 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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2007 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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