2015 Chevrolet Impala reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 434
- 160 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 94 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 17 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,201
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+126
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2013-2017
+144
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
22%
Electrical System: 94 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Chevrolet Impala
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 94
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 50
- STEERING 44
- LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION 39
- AIR BAGS 29
3 recalls on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
- 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 14V489000 · 2014 · STRUCTURE The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- NHTSA 14V541000 · 2014 · PARKING BRAKE Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
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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 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
NHTSA has 434 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (94 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Chevrolet Impala units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (94), unknown or other (50), steering (44), lane departure: blind spot detection (39). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 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.