2014 Chevrolet Impala reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,018
- 224 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 216 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 31 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 15 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#382
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+710
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2012-2016
+714
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
21%
Electrical System: 216 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Chevrolet Impala
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 216
- STEERING 136
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 104
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 86
- SERVICE BRAKES 83
12 recalls on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA 15V202000 · 2015 · PARKING BRAKE Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- NHTSA 15V465000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to
- NHTSA 15V085000 · 2015 · PARKING BRAKE Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- NHTSA 14V409000 · 2014 · STEERING If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V092000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2014 Chevrolet Impala
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2014 Chevrolet Impala 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
NHTSA has 1,018 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (216 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Chevrolet Impala units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (216), steering (136), electronic stability control (esc) (104), unknown or other (86). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.