YearToAvoid

2007 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 21% of all 627 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 89,500 miles.

Engine complaints
133
21% of 627
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
89,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2007, latest Jun 22, 2026.

2007 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter112007 Q22009 Q42011 Q32013 Q22015 Q12017 Q12019 Q12023 Q2
133 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q4 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200584 (14%)
  2. 2006109 (21%)
  3. 2007133 (21%)
  4. 2008210 (26%)
  5. 2009286 (35%)
  6. 2010122 (28%)
  7. 2011174 (34%)
  8. 201252 (20%)
  9. 201347 (17%)
  10. 201482 (13%)
  11. 201527 (9%)
  12. 201623 (21%)
  13. 201722 (19%)
  14. 20189 (15%)
  15. 20192 (7%)
  16. 20201 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have engine problems?
NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,500 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has the most engine complaints (286), compared with 133 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala is classified under engine. 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.