2018 Chevrolet Impala Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala.

20172019
Complaints
87
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Chevrolet Impala Problems

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

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:50,518 mi
#210 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:83,825 mi
#37 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:29,410 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,518
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,825
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,410
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
42,008
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,236
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
60,556
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Impala

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~210,628 vehicles.

18V576000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~210,628 affected

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.

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2018 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Chevrolet Impala has 87 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Impala?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 50,518 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 83,825 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 29,410 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 2018 Chevrolet Impala?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,351 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2018 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 210,628 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 2018 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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