2014 Chevrolet Impala Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 31 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 5% of all complaints for that year, at a median 26,500 miles. Most describe water leaking into the trunk through the tail light seals, and a related recall (14V489000) covers a separate center console latch issue.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 31
- 5% of 636
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 26,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Water leaks into the trunk area near the spare tire well after rain, often traced to tail light seals or gaskets.
- Trunk water intrusion leads to mold, mildew, and a persistent musty odor that spreads to the cabin through the a/c vents.
- Some owners discover the leak only after items stored in the trunk, including cameras and other belongings, are found soaked or molded.
- One owner reported the dashboard reflecting onto the windshield and impairing visibility.
- One owner reported an electrical failure involving headlights flickering while driving.
- A separate recall covers the center storage console not staying latched on certain 2014-2015 models built between May and July 2014.
When 2014 Chevrolet Impala body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 9, 2013, latest Apr 9, 2023.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA 14V489000Aug 8, 2014Structure & Body14,940 vehicles
Structure
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Risk: The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.
Structure & Body complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
- The dominant pattern in NHTSA complaints is water leaking into the trunk, usually traced to the tail light seals, which leads to mold and odor problems.
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Impala?
- NHTSA lists 31 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Impala, making up 5% of the 636 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Impala is 26,500 miles.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Impala?
- Yes. Recall 14V489000 covers 2014-2015 Impala models built between May 7, 2014, and July 28, 2014, where the center storage console may not stay latched.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 31 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Impala.