2019 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#15 most-complained of 16 Impala years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 28 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 7 out of 100 — #15 highest of 16 Impala model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 28 hwy
Top 2019 Chevy Impala problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (36%)
- Airbags5 (18%)
- Other5 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (18%)
- Brakes3 (11%)
- Steering3 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (11%)
- Engine2 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Lane Departure2 (7%)
2019 Chevrolet Impala recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V576000Aug 30, 2018Brakes210,628 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Impala a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chevrolet Impala ranks #15 of 16 among Impala model years (Complaint Index 7/100, verdict: Best). It has 28 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (10 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,338 miles.
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, most recently reported 2018, covering brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
- EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Impala at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.