2015 Chevrolet Impala problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Impala at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Q: How much is a 2015 Chevrolet Impala worth?

Comparable 2015 Chevrolet Impala listings run roughly $14,390–$25,600, typically around $21,194 (from 198 vehicles).

2015 Chevrolet Impala at a glance

Safety recalls3

Owner complaints298

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined23 mpg

Typical price$21,194

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2015 Chevrolet Impala recalls 3

Structure NHTSA Campaign #14V489000 · 08/08/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

Fix: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. GM will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch, f…

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #15V465000 · 24/07/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for th…

Parking Brake NHTSA Campaign #14V541000 · 09/09/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Chevrolet Impala common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2015 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2015 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2015 Chevrolet Impala MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg

City20 mpg

Highway29 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,733

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Chevrolet Impala worth?

Low

$14,390

Typical price

$21,194

High

$25,600

From 198 comparable 2015 Chevrolet Impala listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Chevrolet Impala costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,665

Depreciation (5 yrs)$15,000

Total$28,665

Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,194) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,177), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Chevrolet Impala trims & engines on record

Trims

LT · LTZ · LT (2LT) · LS (1FL) · Eco (1SA) · Police Vehicle · LS Fleet · LT (1LT) · LT Fleet · LS

Engines

3.6L 6-cyl · 2.5L 4-cyl

2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles on record

2015 Chevrolet Impala Eco (1SA)1G11Z5SL2FU129138

2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ2G1165S30F9103921

2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ2G1165S39F9135962

2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ2G1165S39F9101584

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2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ2G1165S32F9122602

2015 Chevrolet Impala LT2G1125S37F9118749

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2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ2G1165S36F9105236

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2015 Chevrolet Impala LTZ1G1165S32FU103230

2015 Chevrolet Impala LT2G1125S31F9101574

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2015 Chevrolet Impala LT2G1125S38F9101507

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2015 Chevrolet Impala — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

Based on 298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, steering, engine.

What is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2015 Chevrolet Impala an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Impala at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2015 Chevrolet Impala worth?

Comparable 2015 Chevrolet Impala listings run roughly $14,390–$25,600, typically around $21,194 (from 198 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.