Used Chevrolet Impala: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 102 complaints across these 3 years; the 2018 drew the most.
Choose a model year
Problems that follow the Impala from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 8 | 7 | 2 | 17 |
| Transmission | 11 | 4 | 15 | |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
Impala generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Mileages where Impala problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 65,000–98,000 miles | Transmission slipping and failure | 2018 |
Every Impala recall to confirm
1 recall covers the Impalayears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 1 campaign spans more than one model year.
- 18V576000Brakes2018, 2019
