2007 Chevrolet Impala Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chevrolet Impala has 627 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 87, ranking 3rd worst out of 16 model years, with an Avoid verdict. Top problem areas are suspension/wheels/tires (23%), electrical (22%), and engine (21%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 87/100
- #3 of 16 Impala years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 627
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 52
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 56
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 56 / 1
Top 2007 Chevy Impala problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires142 (23%)
- Electrical System136 (22%)
- Engine133 (21%)
- Steering101 (16%)
- Brakes84 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain80 (13%)
- Airbags49 (8%)
- Other36 (6%)
- Structure & Body27 (4%)
- Fuel System23 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering knuckles reportedly break at low speeds, causing the front wheel to disengage after hitting a curb.
- Brake linkage reportedly disconnected, leading to complete loss of braking ability.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, sometimes with seatbelt pretensioners also failing.
- Vehicles reportedly rolled on their own after being placed in park with the parking brake engaged.
- Steering wheel reportedly locked up suddenly while driving at highway speed.
2007 Chevrolet Impala recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 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) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and 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. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
- NHTSA 06V419000Oct 31, 2006Fuel System1,602 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
2007 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 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.
2007 compared with other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- It ranks 3rd worst among 16 model years of the Impala based on NHTSA complaints, with a complaint index of 87 and 627 complaints logged, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Impala years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires is the top complaint category, accounting for 23% of complaints (142 total), with a median failure mileage of 35,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Impala: one for a fuel tank bonding defect (campaign 06V419000) and one involving the airbag system and ignition key rings (campaign 14V355000).
- Which Impala years are better than 2007?
- Based on complaint index, 2012 through 2020 all score lower than 2007's 87, with 2017 through 2020 carrying a Best verdict and 2019 at an index of just 7.
- How many complaints does the 2007 Impala have for steering?
- NHTSA lists 101 steering complaints for the 2007 Impala, 16% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,000 miles.