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2017 Chevrolet Impala Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, 17% of its 116 total complaints that year. Owners most often report poor headlight illumination and HMI/infotainment or battery drain failures, with a median failure mileage of 11,319. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints
20
17% of 116
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
11,319 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Low beam headlights illuminate only the lower portion of the windshield, leaving drivers unable to see more than a few car lengths ahead at night.
  • Headlights fail to light the sides of the road, making turns and rural driving difficult to see safely.
  • The HMI module fails, taking out the back-up camera and infotainment display together.
  • The battery drains unexpectedly while parked with no lights or doors left on, requiring a jump start.
  • The vehicle fails to restart with no dash lights or clicking sound, and dealers cannot duplicate the no-start condition.
  • The power steering cuts out suddenly while driving, following prior HMI module and battery issues.

When 2017 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2017, latest Mar 5, 2026.

2017 Chevrolet Impala electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2017Dec 2017Dec 2018Oct 2020Apr 2023Jun 2024Mar 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2017 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010137 (31%)
  2. 201199 (20%)
  3. 201264 (25%)
  4. 201356 (21%)
  5. 2014253 (40%)
  6. 2015112 (37%)
  7. 201635 (32%)
  8. 201720 (17%)
  9. 201814 (24%)
  10. 201910 (36%)
  11. 20204 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA list for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Impala, which is 17% of the 116 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Impala's electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls for the electrical system on the 2017 Chevrolet Impala.
At what mileage do 2017 Impala electrical problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Impala is 11,319 miles.
What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2017 Impala?
Owners most often describe headlights that fail to light the road properly, HMI module and infotainment failures, unexplained battery drain, and intermittent no-start conditions.
Did any 2017 Impala electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported electrical system complaints for the 2017 Impala.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.