Complaints
137
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:47,181 mi
Crash-related:1
#217 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:55,117 mi
Crash-related:3
#313 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:30,056 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 21 | 1 | — | 47,181 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 3 | — | 55,117 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | — | 30,056 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | 1 | — | 88,219 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 40,215 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 294 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,181
Airbags
17
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,117
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,056
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,219
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,215
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
294
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Chevrolet Impala has 137 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (21 complaints, avg 47,181 mi); Airbags (17 complaints, avg 55,117 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 30,056 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 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,344 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 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 2017 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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