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2009 Chevrolet Impala Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 42,656 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
52
6% of 824
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,656 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2010, latest Aug 16, 2024.

2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2010Jun 2011Nov 2012Jun 2014Mar 2015Jun 2017May 2020
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2011 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

  1. NHTSA 12V377000Aug 3, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires36,413 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

    Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

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 2009 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 42,656 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has the most suspension complaints (153), compared with 52 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala concerns the suspension: 12V377000.

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.