2005 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Impala years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Chevrolet Impala has 609 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 53 out of 100 — #8 highest of 16 Impala model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (369 complaints, 61% of the total). Complaints report 39 crashes, 13 fires, and 32 injuries.
- Complaints
- 609
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 39 / 13
- Injuries / deaths
- 32 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 17.5 city / 27 hwy
Top 2005 Chevy Impala problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System369 (61%)
- Engine84 (14%)
- Steering60 (10%)
- Brakes55 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain52 (9%)
- Fuel System42 (7%)
- Airbags33 (5%)
- Other22 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers18 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (2%)
2005 Chevrolet Impala recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V400000Jul 3, 2014Electrical System5,877,718 vehicles
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. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
2005 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Chevrolet Impala a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Chevrolet Impala ranks #8 of 16 among Impala model years (Complaint Index 53/100, verdict: Caution). It has 609 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Impala?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (369 complaints), engine (84 complaints), and steering (60 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 77,000 miles.
- Does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala?
- EPA rates the 2005 Chevrolet Impala at 21 MPG combined (17.5 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.