2014 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 11 Impala years
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala ranks worst of 11 model years tracked, with 636 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 12 recalls. Electrical System issues lead at 40% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 27% and Steering at 22%.
- Complaints
- 636
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 19 / 8
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 29 hwy
Top 2014 Chevrolet Impala problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the electronic parking brake independently seizing at low speeds, sometimes stopping the car and then releasing on its own.
- Some describe the brake pedal feeling stuck or unresponsive, leading to collisions during turns or approaches to stop signs.
- Steering wheel seizure during turns has been reported, sometimes paired with a power steering warning light and chime.
- Smoke or fire from the engine compartment while parking has been reported, with repairs sometimes failing to fix the recurring issue.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in some crashes, including after skidding on wet pavement and hitting fixed objects.
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 a good year?
- No. Among 11 model years of the Impala tracked, 2014 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 636 complaints, more than any other year.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 40% of complaints (253 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have brake problems?
- Yes. Brakes account for 27% of complaints (171 complaints) and were the subject of two separate recalls (15V202000 and 15V085000) covering an electronic parking brake piston actuation arm that may not fully release.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2014 Impala, covering airbags, brakes, electrical system, structure, and steering, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Impala compare to other years?
- It is worse than every other year listed, including 2010 (complaint index 80) and 2011 (complaint index 90), while 2018-2020 rank as Best years with complaint indexes of 20, 10, and 0.