Worst 2018 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | — | — | 25,985 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 50,518 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | — | — | 83,825 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 29,410 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 4 | — | 42,008 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 50,236 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 60,556 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 1 | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 62,112 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 49,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 45,365 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 15 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 19,820 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 40,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 122,690 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 26,473 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 15 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Impala
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~210,628 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Other Chevrolet Impala Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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