Chevrolet
Impala
Chevrolet Impala: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassLarge car
Model years (US)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Impala – Tenth generation2013–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | April 17, 2013–February 27, 2020 |
| Model years | 2014–2020 2015–2020 (South Korea) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 2.4 L LUK I4 eAssist 2.5 L LKW I4 3.6 L LFX V6 |
| Electric motor | belt alternator starter (eAssist MHEV) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6T70 automatic (3.6L V6) 6-speed 6T40 automatic (eAssist only) 6-speed 6T45 Automatic (2.5L I4) |
| Drivetrain | eAssist MHEV |
| Wheelbase | 2,837 mm |
| Length | 5,113 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,669–1,729 kg 1,894 kg 3.6L/CNG |
| Assembly | Canada: Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Car Assembly, until 2019) United States: Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) |
| Designer | Steve McCabe (2006) |
Chevrolet Impala – Ninth generation2005–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 3, 2005–2013 June 2013– May 2016 (as Impala Limited) |
| Model years | 2006–2013 2014–2016 (as Impala Limited) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | gasoline 3.5 L LZ4 V6 3.9 L LZ8/LZ9 V6 5.3 L LS4 V8 gasoline/E85 3.5 L LZE V6 3.6 L LFX V6 3.9 L LGD/LZG V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65E automatic 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic 6-speed 6T70 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm |
| Length | 5,090 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,707 kg |
| Assembly | Canada: Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Car Assembly) |
| Designer | Louis "Chip" Thole |
Chevrolet Impala – Eighth generation1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2005 |
| Model years | 2000–2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 3.4 L LA1 V6 3.8 L L36 V6 3.8 L L67 supercharged V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm |
| Length | 5,080 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 2000–2002: 1,460 mm 2003–2005: 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,572 kg |
| Assembly | Canada: Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Car Assembly) |
| Designer | John Cafaro |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2020 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2014–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2016 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or natural gas |
| 2014 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2011 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2008–2011 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2007–2010 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2007 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +2 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 8.1–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2014–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2014 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| 2006–2011 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2006–2011 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2006–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car, Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel, Bi-fuel, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol or natural gas, Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 68 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 283–538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,973 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3433 | 2002, 2004, 2005 |
| Engine and cooling | 1924 | 2000, 2001, 2009 |
| Steering | 1191 | 2000, 2006, 2014 |
| Airbags | 958 | 2000, 2009, 2010 |
| Stability and traction control | 929 | 2009, 2011, 2013 |
| Brakes | 928 | 2002, 2004, 2014 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 922 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Lights | 691 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Speed control and cruise | 644 | 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 443 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2020: 10365 complaints, 574 with a crash and 327 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.