2004 Chevrolet Impala
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,375
- rank #209 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 659 complaints (48%)
- Reported harm
- 80 crashes / 73 injuries
- 0 deaths; 34 fires
2004 Chevrolet Impala vs 2009 Chevrolet Impala
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2009 Chevrolet Impala
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,368
- rank #212 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 4
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 230 complaints (17%)
- Reported harm
- 89 crashes / 83 injuries
- 1 deaths; 15 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
7
2009 Chevrolet Impala has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
1
2004 Chevrolet Impala vs 2009 Chevrolet Impala
Top component overlap
Different families
Electrical System vs Air Bags
2004 Chevrolet Impala problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 407
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 252
- ENGINE 71
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 69
- STEERING 51
2009 Chevrolet Impala problem mix
- AIR BAGS 230
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 216
- ENGINE 179
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 123
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 108
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2004 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
2009 Chevrolet Impala has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,368 vs 1,375). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2009 Chevrolet Impala is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).