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2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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631
+1 complaint in 30 days
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Aug 9, 2013

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Our database holds 631 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

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Steering
Filed Jul 31, 2026

Power steering goes out while driving in towns or on hiways.frequently comes back on while parked for a few hours or days. Unpredictable while driving.dangerous.

NHTSA ID
11754030
Incident
Apr 2, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 6, 2026

The transmission went out while driving. Also the trunk leaks when it rains

NHTSA ID
11736203
Incident
May 2, 2026
Filed Feb 14, 2026

Car can’t read transmission gears the stabilitrak service is on

NHTSA ID
11718000
Incident
Jan 30, 2026
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Feb 2, 2026

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the brake pads were partially dragging against the rotors while driving. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V085000 (PARKING BRAKE) and 15V465000 (AIR BAGS); as a possible cause for the failures; however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,547.

NHTSA ID
11715089
Incident
Jun 1, 2025
Mileage
120,547 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 6, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after closing the rear passenger’s side door, the rear glass panel shattered unexpectedly. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

NHTSA ID
11709037
Incident
Jan 5, 2026
Mileage
104,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that water was entering the rear tail lamps, causing the amplifier and radio to fail to operate. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an electrical fire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the tail lamp gasket needed to be sealed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 14047 (Tail Lamp Gasket Seal); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

NHTSA ID
11704507
Incident
Dec 1, 2024
Mileage
48,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 15, 2025

I have a 2014 Impala limited I started having problems within 6 months after I bought the vehicle from Bergstrom Chevrolet in Wisconsin it was involving the ABS anti-lock stability track and traction control and the braking and steering we're all feeling and locking up while I was driving it presented and problems and endangering my life and the life of any passengers in the vehicle the brakes will lock up and there was no warning before I locked up no lights came on and it would pull to the left or pull to the right depending on which ABS was locking up and it was fixed one time at the dealership then it was fixed again at the dealership later maybe about another 3 to 6 months after and went up for the same thing again and the parts were replaced now I again have had nothing but problems with the braking system. Also the valve that controls the pressure in the fuel tank malfunctioned which caused the car to run irrraticaly it would start hard,stop running at all stops rough ideling and unable to pump gas into the car without the gas pump stopping continuously making the time that it would take to fill the gas tank 3 to 4 times longer than it did that was fixed and it is malfunctioning again. I'm on my fourth time of having my car anti-lock brake system failing on my car multiple systems including the electrical system failing. The dash lights would go off on. The exterior lights going off and on. The car has been off of the streets and unable to be driven many times. I have taken my car in to the Dealership from where I purchased it from. By the third time my car warranty had expired. Then everything was still not repaired all the systems were not ever working correctly. And now the repairs were needed to be paid in full by myself. The cost to me had just begun when it should have been resolved. In excess of $6,000 was what it would cost me the third time I had the Impala in for everything and now it's gone out again and I'm having to get this repaired.

NHTSA ID
11699579
Incident
Nov 16, 2015
Visibility
Filed Nov 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear window had shattered. The contact stated that there was no impact on the glass to cause the rear glass to shatter. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the same failure had previously occurred on the vehicle, and the glass was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.

NHTSA ID
11699246
Incident
Nov 13, 2025
Mileage
75,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Nov 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and stabili-trak warning light were illuminated. An Independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V092000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 125,000.

NHTSA ID
11697392
Incident
Oct 1, 2025
Mileage
125,000 mi
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Oct 24, 2025

I previously owned a 2011 Buick Regal and now have a 2014 Chevy Impala. Both vehicles have had a Stabilitrack warning come up. Both vehicles experienced the same issue. The car seemed to jerk, lag in speed, cannot accelerate over 40mph. The Regal was diagnosed with an electrical/wiring issue. The Impala was diagnosed with a failed Transmission Control Module. We now have a 2016 Impala and the same issue and warning lights have appeared. That’s 3 vehicles we’ve owned from GMC with the exact same issue. This can’t be a coincidence and should be looked into. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of more consumers on forums experiencing the exact same issue. This should be recalled! Imagine the possibilities of danger this can cause when on the interstate and can’t accelerate over 40mph.

NHTSA ID
11695515
Incident
Mar 17, 2025
Airbags
Filed Sep 16, 2025

On 11/20/2024, the Chevrolet dealership diagnosed the problem as a short in the passenger presence sensor airbag module under the passenger seat. For more than a year, the airbag warning light has almost always been on. On just a few occasions in the past year or two, the airbag light has turned off, usually corresponding with a change in the humidity. I understand that there was a recall for this very same (moisture-related) airbag problem in other GM vehicles some years ago. I think we have the exact same problem here, and that my car should be included in the recall. Note well, this year there was an airbag recall covering a 2007 Nissan Versa, a much older car. It seems that airbag recalls can apply to cars 18 years old.

NHTSA ID
11687566
Incident
Jun 1, 2024
Brakes
Filed Sep 4, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID
11684981
Incident
Jul 14, 2025
Steering
Filed Jun 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that electric power steering control module(PSCM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.

NHTSA ID
11666565
Incident
May 22, 2025
Mileage
7,500 mi
AirbagsBrakesEngine
Filed Jun 12, 2025
Crash reported1 injury reported

I was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy

NHTSA ID
11666551
Incident
Mar 30, 2025
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed May 29, 2025

Very loud abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle, failed actuators. Resulting in hvac loss. Arecall issued in 2014 for stabilitrak /abs for bad grounds on 2014 Chevy Impalas. HOWEVER 2.5 and 3.6 L engines were not included, BUT NEED TO BE!!! the car will drive rough and eventually just cut off in the middle of traffic highway or residential. This is what it did on me, putting me in a very dangerous position with my 5 year old in the car. This issue is effecting thousands of the same vehicles and GM's failure to address this issue is leaving the owners of the affected vehicles driving unsafe vehicles. GM / Chevy needs to issue a recall on ALLL the 2014 Impalas. (which they will not confirm or deny). While I was driving 60mph on an interstate my car notification screen displayed "service stabilitrak"/ "engine power reduced"... then my car acceleration seemed to have died and car slowed all the way down to around 20 mph with the gas pedal diwn to the floor... a big semi truck was behind me and had to break and swerve around me while blowing his horn...I was nearly killed.

NHTSA ID
11663770
Incident
May 3, 2025
Steering
Filed Apr 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the power steering, service stabili-trak, and the check engine warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel seized briefly. The contact stated that shortly after the failure, the steering wheel unlocked, and the contact was able to continue driving safely. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

NHTSA ID
11657882
Incident
Apr 30, 2025
Mileage
180,000 mi
Driver assistanceEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Apr 24, 2025

I have push to start car. On my lunch i starting my car and I immediately notice the rpm went to 2500, which is high and it went up to 3000 and then the warning light flashed stability track error and check engine and swerving light I took a pic. I turn car off and wait a few min turned car back on and it was fine. No errors drove to get lunch and back no issues. Then on leaving work s ame thing happened but the error didn't go away. I was able to shift out of gear. Hard knocking, gear shifter light all white no clue what gear it was in I moved to another parking spot but was slow moving very delayed. Parked and now waiting for tow truck

NHTSA ID
11656648
Incident
Apr 24, 2025
Visibility
Filed Apr 24, 2025

Sunshade failure. The sunshade runs back and forth on track to close or open cloth cover. While driving with 4 main windows I pushed button to open shade halfway down the line the shade got off track and you could hear plastic cracking noises. I stopped the shade and pushed it closed more cracking noises and the the whole cloth fell and hung blocking all rear view while on freeway at normal speed. I was able to pull over and slowly push and assist cloth back into car frame so it's not hanging but it no longer works as intended. This is known and per dealership ove 1k for new track and requires moonroof removal to repair. Not covered under warranty

NHTSA ID
11656647
Incident
Jun 6, 2016
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Apr 19, 2025

I received an alert to service the sideview sensors. Also, the sideview alert keeps flashing in the side mirrors even when there's no vehicle present.

NHTSA ID
11655597
Incident
Apr 10, 2025
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Apr 9, 2025

Service side detection system came up on the display while driving on the freeway at 65MPH.

NHTSA ID
11653691
Incident
Apr 4, 2025
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Apr 6, 2025

Side detection system failure. I have had 3 harness replacements on driver side. 2 harness replacements on passenger side, and a module replacement just 2 years ago. This failure causes my instrumentation to shut off, turn signals not work, and shuts off cruise control when in use. I have read outher more extreme cases like engine compartment fires or car shutting off while driving. I believe all these should be considered safety issues. I have owned this vehicle since new.

NHTSA ID
11653031
Incident
Mar 31, 2025
Airbags
Filed Mar 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt audible chime was sounded, and the message "Air Bag ON" was displayed while the front passenger's side seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the calibration-learning error was corrected by preconditioning the empty seat and resetting the seat zero-value in the electronic control unit. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V465000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided because the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11649202
Incident
Aug 1, 2024
Filed Mar 10, 2025

My transmission as well -

NHTSA ID
11647518
Incident
Jan 1, 2024
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed Mar 10, 2025

My steering wheel tripping , my brake light , my parking gear is triggered , stabilizing system and air bag

NHTSA ID
11647517
Incident
Jan 1, 2024
Mileage
238,000 mi
Steering
Filed Feb 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact's wife was able to drive to the residence before the steering wheel seized. The "Service Power Steering, Drive with Care" messages were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA ID
11645483
Incident
Feb 24, 2025
Mileage
100,000 mi

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