2017 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, 19% of its 116 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 46,000 miles, and there are no related recalls tied to this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 19% of 116
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Several owners describe the engine hesitating or stumbling to start right after refueling, with the check engine light staying on afterward.
- Some drivers report an unexpected forward lunge when slowing to a stop, followed by the transmission gearing down under braking pressure.
- One owner described a persistent ticking noise from the engine traced to the purge valve, which the dealer said was operating normally.
- A few complaints mention loss of engine power combined with vibration and stability control warnings while driving around 30 mph.
- One owner reported coolant leaking from the engine along with exhaust smoke entering the cabin through the vents.
When 2017 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 15, 2018, latest Jul 21, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 22 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Impala, which is 19% of the 116 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala engine?
- No. The NHTSA data provided shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2017 Impala.
- At what mileage do 2017 Impala engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2017 Impala is 46,000 miles.
- What kinds of engine issues do 2017 Impala owners report?
- Owners report stalling at highway speed, hesitation to start after refueling, unexpected forward lunging when stopping, engine ticking noises, and loss of power with vibration.
- Did any 2017 Impala engine complaints involve a crash or injury?
- Yes. Among the 22 engine complaints, NHTSA records one crash and one injury, and no fires.