Worst 2018 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 50,518 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 83,825 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 29,410 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 4 | — | 42,008 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 50,236 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 60,556 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Impala
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
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2018 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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