2017 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
30/100
#8 most-complained of 11 Impala years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala has a Complaint Index of 30, ranking 8th of 11 model years, with a 'Good' verdict. It logged 116 complaints, no recalls, and its top problem area is the Engine at 19% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 116
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2017 Chevrolet Impala problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls and jerks forward while driving around 45 mph, sometimes with the check engine light on and battery replacement not fixing it.
- Airbags fail to deploy in frontal or side-impact crashes, even when the crash caused significant vehicle damage and driver injury.
- A rear wheel has detached while driving at highway speed, causing loss of control.
- Low-beam headlights illuminate only a short distance ahead and fail to light the road sides, reducing visibility at night or on turns.
- The transmission makes a loud jarring noise and jerks like it's shifting into passing mode while cruise control is engaged on the highway.
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 to other Impala model years, the 2017 is rated 'Good' with a Complaint Index of 30, ranking 8th out of 11 years tracked. It has fewer complaints (116) than most earlier years like 2014 (636 complaints) or 2011 (505 complaints).
- Does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, including no do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
- The Engine is the top problem area, accounting for 22 of 116 complaints (19%), with a median failure mileage of 46,000 miles.
- What year Chevrolet Impala should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2014, 2011, and 2010 are the Impala years to avoid, with Complaint Index scores of 100, 90, and 80 respectively. The 2017 is not among the years to avoid.
- Are airbags a problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
- Airbags are the third-largest complaint category for the 2017 Impala, with 17 complaints (15% share) and 3 crashes reported, including cases where airbags failed to deploy.