2015 Chevrolet Impala Reliability
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 300 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Impala model years (2013–2017), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Impala's typical year, while the 2017 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
300
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
10
Complaints citing a crash
11
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Chevrolet Impala complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 96 | 32% |
| Unknown or other | 51 | 17% |
| Steering | 44 | 15% |
| Lane departure | 42 | 14% |
| Air bags | 29 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 24 | 8% |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | 7% |
| Stability control | 20 | 7% |
2015 Chevrolet Impala recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| 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,… |
| 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 2015 compares with nearby Impala years
Verdicts compare these Impala model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 272 | 1 | Stability control | Solid |
| 2014 | 638 | 12 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2015 (this page) | 300 | 3 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2016 | 890 | 0 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2017 | 117 | 0 | Unknown or other | Solid |
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 2015 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.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 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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2015 Chevrolet Impala reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 300 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and unknown or other. Compared with nearby Impala model years (2013–2017), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Impala's typical year, while the 2017 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala are electrical system (96), unknown or other (51), steering (44), lane departure (42). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, including 14V489000 (body structure) and 14V541000 (parking brake). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2014 has 638 complaints and 12 recalls (avoid); the 2016 has 890 complaints and 0 recalls (avoid). The 2015 has 300 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Impala, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.