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2009 Chevrolet Impala Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest transmission complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 97,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
68
8% of 824
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
97,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Impala transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2010, latest Oct 20, 2024.

2009 Chevrolet Impala transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month6Jul 2010Apr 2013Mar 2014Oct 2014Apr 2015Jun 2016Jan 2019Oct 2024
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Oct 2024; peak Aug 2013 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200552 (9%)
  2. 2006108 (21%)
  3. 200780 (13%)
  4. 200891 (11%)
  5. 200968 (8%)
  6. 201067 (15%)
  7. 201164 (13%)
  8. 201227 (10%)
  9. 201333 (12%)
  10. 201439 (6%)
  11. 201516 (5%)
  12. 201616 (14%)
  13. 201712 (10%)
  14. 201811 (19%)
  15. 20195 (18%)
  16. 20202 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 97,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Impala has the most transmission complaints (108), compared with 68 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.