YearToAvoid

2009 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

NHTSA has 286 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 35% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,840 miles.

Engine complaints
286
35% of 824
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
88,840 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2009, latest Mar 9, 2025.

2009 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter282009 Q22011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22022 Q3
286 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2025 Q1; peak 2014 Q2 (28).

Engine recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Impala have engine problems?
NHTSA has 286 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 35% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,840 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has the most engine complaints (286), compared with 286 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.