2014 Chevrolet Impala Reliability
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 638 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Compared with nearby Impala model years (2012–2016), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Impala's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
638
NHTSA owner complaints
12
Recall campaigns
19
Complaints citing a crash
8
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Chevrolet Impala complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 221 | 35% |
| Steering | 140 | 22% |
| Stability control | 104 | 16% |
| Service brakes | 89 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 87 | 14% |
| Engine | 56 | 9% |
| Air bags | 44 | 7% |
| Exterior lighting | 44 | 7% |
2014 Chevrolet Impala recalls
12 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V220000 | May 24, 2013 | Electrical system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model… |
| 14V092000 | Feb 21, 2014 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the… |
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system — ignition | 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.… |
| 14V409000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Steering | 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… |
| 14V450000 | Jul 23, 2014 | Steering — electric power assist system | 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… |
| 14V489000 | Aug 8, 2014 | Body structure | 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… |
| 14V518000 | Aug 28, 2014 | Air bags — frontal / sensor/control module-inactive | 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… |
| 14V541000 | Sep 9, 2014 | Parking brake | 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,… |
| 14V614000 | Oct 1, 2014 | Electrical system | 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… |
| 15V085000 | Feb 11, 2015 | Parking brake | 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… |
| 15V202000 | Apr 6, 2015 | Parking brake | 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… |
| 15V465000 | Jul 24, 2015 | Air bags | 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… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Impala years
Verdicts compare these Impala model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 258 | 3 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2013 | 272 | 1 | Stability control | Solid |
| 2014 (this page) | 638 | 12 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2015 | 300 | 3 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2016 | 890 | 0 | Engine | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 12 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Chevrolet Impala reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 638 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Compared with nearby Impala model years (2012–2016), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Impala's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Impala problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala are electrical system (221), steering (140), stability control (104), service brakes (89). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, including 13V220000 (electrical system) and 14V092000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 272 complaints and 1 recall (solid); the 2015 has 300 complaints and 3 recalls (caution). The 2014 has 638 complaints and 12 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Impala, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.