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2005 Chevrolet Impala Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of all 609 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest suspension complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
2% of 609
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 17, 2005, latest Jul 26, 2018.

2005 Chevrolet Impala suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2005May 2007Jun 2008Dec 2010Jul 2011Sep 2016
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2005 to Jul 2018; peak Jul 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200648 (9%)
  3. 2007142 (23%)
  4. 2008153 (19%)
  5. 200952 (6%)
  6. 201025 (6%)
  7. 201133 (7%)
  8. 201239 (15%)
  9. 201344 (16%)
  10. 201421 (3%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 20164 (4%)
  13. 20174 (3%)
  14. 20183 (5%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has the most suspension complaints (153), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.