2014 Chevrolet Impala Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 Chevrolet Impala ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 636 complaints logged with NHTSA. It carries 12 recalls, led by electronic parking brake and power steering issues, earning it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #4 of 16 Impala years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 636
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 19
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2014 Chevy Impala problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System253 (40%)
- Brakes171 (27%)
- Steering140 (22%)
- Other93 (15%)
- Engine82 (13%)
- Airbags43 (7%)
- Lane Departure40 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain39 (6%)
- Structure & Body31 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Electronic parking brakes have reportedly seized or engaged on their own at low speeds, sometimes causing the vehicle to fail to stop and crash into other vehicles.
- Some owners describe the brake pedal feeling stuck or unresponsive during turns, with airbags failing to deploy in the resulting collision.
- Power steering has reportedly seized suddenly during turns, accompanied by a warning light and chime, in at least one case leading to a crash.
- Owners report smoke or fire emitting from the engine compartment or rear of the vehicle, in some cases requiring dealer repairs to exhaust or brake components.
- One driver described losing traction and skidding off the road while cornering, without applying the brakes.
2014 Chevrolet Impala recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V465000Jul 24, 2015Airbags5,493 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.
- NHTSA 15V202000Apr 6, 2015Brakes126 vehicles
Parking brake
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15259. Note: The vehicles covered by this campaign were previously remedied incorrectly under campaigns 14V541 or 15V085.
- NHTSA 15V085000Feb 11, 2015Brakes3,660 vehicles
Parking brake
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 15100. Note: This recall covers a limited population of vehicles that were remedied incorrectly under recall 14V-541.
2014 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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.
2014 compared with other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- Compared with other Impala model years, the 2014 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 80 and 636 NHTSA complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 40% of the total, followed by Brakes at 27% and Steering at 22%. The electronic parking brake and power steering ground connection were also subjects of separate recalls.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have a brake recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaigns 15V202000, 15V085000, and 14V541000, all addressing an electronic parking brake piston actuation arm or software issue on 2014 Impala vehicles.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, covering airbags, brakes, electrical system, steering, and structure/body components.
- What year Chevrolet Impala should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2009 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2008 at 93 and 2007 at 87, with 2014 close behind at 80. Newer years like 2017 through 2020 rank as Best.