2014 Chevrolet Impala Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala.

20132015
Complaints
1,016
Crashes
31
Fires
15
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
12

Worst 2014 Chevrolet Impala Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1216 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:73,290 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#2136 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:77,763 mi
Crash-related:5
#3104 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

Avg mileage:72,857 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala.

Electrical Faults
216
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
73,290
Steering Defects
136
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
77,763
Electronic Stability Control
104
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,857
Brakes
83
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
53,757
Engine Problems
56
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
63,486
Airbags
43
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
75,134
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,096
Headlight/Taillight Failures
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
37,555
Transmission / Drivetrain
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,580
Unintended Acceleration
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,998
Body Structure
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,450
Wipers & Visibility
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,239
Wheel Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,798
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,022
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,065
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,950
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
66,919
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,828
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,782
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Impala

12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,545,484 vehicles.

15V465000Airbags
~5,493 affected

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."

15V202000Parking Brake
~126 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

15V085000Parking Brake
~3,660 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

14V614000Electrical System
~106,307 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V541000Parking Brake
~205,309 affected

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.

14V518000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~5 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

14V489000Structure
~14,940 affected

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."

14V450000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~57,242 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to December 20, 2013. Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the affected vehicles may have a loss of power steering assist during start up or while driving.

14V409000Steering
~106 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

14V355000Electrical System:ignition
~3,141,731 affected

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.

+ 2 more recalls

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2014 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 1,016 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 216 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (216 complaints, avg 73,290 mi); Steering Defects (136 complaints, avg 77,763 mi); Electronic Stability Control (104 complaints, avg 72,857 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,540 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala include 31 crash-related reports, 15 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes — 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,545,484 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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