Chevrolet Impala problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 26 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
My 2019 impala is equipped with heated steering wheel, in the past week it stopped working, only to discover it had a blown fuse. I changed the fuse only to have it blown a second time. At this point I realized something more involved was wrong, took car to dealer to have…
My car is equipped w/a heated steering wheel. Attempted to turn on one cold morning only to discover it was not working. Checked the manual to locate fuse box found fuse was blown, replaced fuse started car up to check heated steering wheel & nothing. Again checked…
2019 impala premier and the passenger headlight is full of condensation. Its has not dried in the sun or driving with headlights on. Im told the entire headlight housing will need to be replaced at a cost of $800. Its causing that light not to illuminate as bright as the driver…
Several different instances I've had my parking brake release as soon as I go to move after being parked for a long period of time. (I never set my parking brake to begin with so I don't understand why it keeps telling me it's released) Once it tells me it's been released, it's…
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Common questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Chevrolet Impala is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
On the NHTSA data, the 2019 Chevrolet Impala does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 7 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 38,497 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 38,497 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Impala has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 26 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.