2017 Chevrolet Impala Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2017 Chevrolet Impala ranks 13th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 20 and no recalls, earning a Best verdict relative to other Impala years. Owners most often cite engine, electrical, and airbag issues, but at much lower volume than 2007-2009 or 2014 models.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #13 of 16 Impala years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 116
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2017 Chevy Impala problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other31 (27%)
- Engine22 (19%)
- Electrical System20 (17%)
- Airbags17 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (10%)
- Steering10 (9%)
- Brakes5 (4%)
- Structure & Body5 (4%)
- Fuel System4 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls and jerks forward while driving around 45 mph, sometimes with check engine and emission warning lights on.
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple frontal and side-impact crashes, resulting in injuries.
- Rear wheel detached while driving at highway speed, causing loss of control.
- Low-beam headlights illuminate only a short distance ahead, leaving drivers unable to see more than a few car lengths at night.
- Transmission produces a loud, unusual noise and a jerking sensation while using cruise control at highway speed.
- One owner reported the passenger airbag failed to detect a small-statured occupant using a seat cushion.
2017 Chevrolet Impala recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- Compared with other Impala model years, the 2017 has a low complaint index of 20 and ranks 13th of 16 years, earning a Best verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA complaints most often cite the engine (22 complaints, 19% share), electrical system (20 complaints, 17% share), and airbags (17 complaints, 15% share), including reports of stalling, dim headlights, and non-deploying airbags.
- Does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Impala, unlike several other Impala years such as 2014, which had 12 recall campaigns.
- What year Chevrolet Impala should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2014 are rated Avoid for the Impala, while 2017 through 2020 rate Best.
- At what mileage do 2017 Impala problems usually appear?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: engine issues appear around 46,000 miles, electrical issues around 11,319 miles, and transmission issues around 88,357 miles, according to NHTSA complaint data.