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2014 Chevrolet Impala Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 253 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 40% of its 636 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year. Five fires and one crash are tied to this component, with median failure mileage at 60,000. Three recalls cover related electrical modules and key rings.

Electrical System complaints
253
40% of 636
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Headlight wiring harnesses reportedly burn or melt near the low-beam connection, in some cases sparking fires under the hood.
  • Owners describe fires starting near the engine compartment or behind the glove box, sometimes while the vehicle was parked and off.
  • Front collision alert systems reportedly trigger false warnings with flashing lights and beeping alarms even when no vehicle is ahead.
  • Some drivers report the engine stalling suddenly at low speed with stability and engine power warning lights illuminating.
  • Headlights are described as too dim to properly illuminate the road, with dealers stating the lights met factory specifications.
  • Battery acid has reportedly leaked onto the frame, damaging nearby transmission cooler lines and surrounding metal.

When 2014 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2014, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Impala electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter292014 Q12015 Q32017 Q12018 Q42020 Q22021 Q42023 Q22025 Q4
253 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (29).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

  1. NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles

    Electrical system

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

    Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.

  2. NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition

    This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

  3. NHTSA 13V220000May 24, 2013Electrical System10,210 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Risk: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.

Electrical System complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 2010137 (31%)
  2. 201199 (20%)
  3. 201264 (25%)
  4. 201356 (21%)
  5. 2014253 (40%)
  6. 2015112 (37%)
  7. 201635 (32%)
  8. 201720 (17%)
  9. 201814 (24%)
  10. 201910 (36%)
  11. 20204 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 253 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Impala, which is 40% of the 636 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is the electrical system problem linked to fires?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 crash associated with electrical system complaints on the 2014 Impala.
At what mileage do 2014 Impala electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 60,000 miles.
Are there recalls for the 2014 Impala electrical system?
Yes, three recalls apply: campaign 14V614000 for a chassis electronic module, 14V355000 for key ring/ignition issues affecting the airbag system, and 13V220000 for a body control module reprogram.
How does 2014 compare to other Impala years for electrical complaints?
2014 has the highest share among listed years at 40%, above 2015's 37%, 2010's 31%, and well above years like 2017 at 17%.

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.