2015 Chevrolet Impala Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of its 300 total complaints, with 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury reported. Median mileage at failure was 50,000. A related recall (14V489000) covers a center console latch issue.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 17
- 6% of 300
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report water leaking into the trunk area around the taillight gaskets, soaking the spare-tire well and back-seat carpet.
- Some describe a moisture leak under the front passenger floor mat that reappears after drying.
- One owner reported the sunroof shattering outward with a loud boom while driving on the highway, with no roadway debris found.
- A fire was reported starting spontaneously while driving, preceded only by a StabiliTrak warning light.
- Owners mention paint or clear-coat defects that hold imprints from anything touching the body panels.
- Others report blind-spot detection system failures and a key fob/trunk malfunction where the vehicle started and the trunk unlocked on its own.
When 2015 Chevrolet Impala body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 5, 2016, latest Feb 26, 2025.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 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
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Impala, which is 6% of the 300 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Impala?
- Yes, recall 14V489000 covers 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between May 7, 2014 and July 28, 2014, where the center storage console may not stay latched.
- What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at on the 2015 Impala?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 50,000 miles.
- Did any Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or fires?
- Yes, among the 17 complaints in this area, NHTSA records show 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
- What are the most common Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Impala?
- Owners most often describe trunk water leaks near the taillight gaskets, a sunroof that shattered while driving, and paint or clear-coat defects.