2015 Chevrolet Impala Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 16 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, about 5% of its 300 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 81,680. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 16
- 5% of 300
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 81,681 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of power and shifting ability while driving, often paired with a Stabilitrak or check engine warning.
- Some report grinding noise and jerking when accelerating, reversing, or turning, tied to repeated hub bearing replacements.
- A few describe the transmission failing to hold gear, with the car rolling in park or slipping from drive to neutral unexpectedly.
- One owner noted a slight vibration between 20 and 30 mph as the transmission shifts, with no warning lights present.
- Another reported dirty transmission fluid causing the car to stop accelerating past 50 mph until it was flushed.
When 2015 Chevrolet Impala transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 21, 2015, latest Apr 15, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission & powertrain complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2015 Impala, about 5% of the 300 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Impala.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2015 Impala?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 81,680 miles.
- What are the most common transmission symptoms owners report?
- Owners describe sudden power loss with Stabilitrak or check engine warnings, grinding or jerking during acceleration and turning, and the transmission failing to hold gear.