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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Chevrolet Impala cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Impala | 49 |
| 2012 Impala | 9 |
| 2013 Impala | 11 |
| 2014 Impala | 12 |
| 2015 Impala (this page) | 5 |
1crash
1injury
What stands out
Of the 11 model years of Chevrolet Impala we track for cruise control problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (5).
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
I was driving on the freeway with the adaptive cruise control on at about 50 to 55 MPH when suddenly the car went full acceleration. I tried to stop the car by turning off the cruise control, turn off the ignition, use the emergency brake, none worked. I then put the transmission and then everything worked, by then I was doing 90 plus miles per hour passing vehicles. I contacted gm and they tried…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Chevrolet/Impala.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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