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2014 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of its 636 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 57,917. No engine-related recall is tied to this year.

Engine complaints
82
13% of 636
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
57,918 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden hesitation or stalling when accelerating from a stop or while making turns, sometimes with warning lights illuminating on the dash.
  • Some drivers describe surging or hesitation specifically around 35 mph that recurred repeatedly during normal driving.
  • Multiple reports describe smoke or fire emerging from the engine compartment, including one case while the vehicle was parked and off.
  • A few owners noted the engine continued running after they exited the vehicle and used the push-button shutoff, raising concern about carbon monoxide buildup in enclosed spaces.
  • Some complaints mention the engine losing power or dying unexpectedly while driving at low speed, leaving the vehicle stalled in traffic.

When 2014 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2013, latest Nov 15, 2025.

2014 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter122013 Q32015 Q32017 Q12018 Q42020 Q12022 Q12024 Q2
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2020 Q1 (12).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 2010122 (28%)
  2. 2011174 (34%)
  3. 201252 (20%)
  4. 201347 (17%)
  5. 201482 (13%)
  6. 201527 (9%)
  7. 201623 (21%)
  8. 201722 (19%)
  9. 20189 (15%)
  10. 20192 (7%)
  11. 20201 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 82 engine complaints for the 2014 Impala, making up 13% of the 636 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Impala engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on the 2014 Impala.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2014 Impala?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 57,917 miles.
Are engine complaints worse for the 2014 Impala than other years?
The 2014 Impala's 82 engine complaints and 13% share are lower than the 2010 (28%) and 2011 (34%) model years, but higher in raw count than 2015 through 2020.
Did the engine problems cause any fires or crashes on the 2014 Impala?
NHTSA data tied to this area shows 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported for the 2014 Impala.

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.