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2014 Chevrolet Impala Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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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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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

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

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

220
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Nov 15, 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 · filed Oct 24, 2025
All 220 reports naming electrical

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

169
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Oct 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 · filed Apr 24, 2025
All 169 reports naming driver assistance

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

138
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Jul 31, 2026

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 · filed Jun 12, 2025
All 138 reports naming steering

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

92
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Feb 2, 2026

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 · filed Nov 15, 2025
All 92 reports naming brakes

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

58
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Nov 15, 2025

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

NHTSA ID 11666551 · filed Jun 12, 2025
All 58 reports naming engine

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

43
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Feb 2, 2026

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 · filed Sep 16, 2025
All 43 reports naming airbags

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

42
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Dec 11, 2025

Multiple electric concerns...airbag light, park assist, inop camera, and losing communication with BCM(?) Found multiple communication codes for a variety of different modules. Found main source to be from the "side detection modules". Found fuse 62 blown underhood. Inspected side detection modules and found "a lot of corrosion" on both modules and connectors. Needs side detection kit. I purchased the used impala on 12/19/2020 with 63,897 miles. The first time this issue was a concern was on 07/02/2022 at Merit chevrolet (MN). Mileage was at 83144 at that time. Diagnosis ... recommend both rear side detection modules and harness? According to Special coverage adjustment #N172097060 it is known to be subject to "water intrusion"? This problem affects the whole electrical system which includes airbag function. Why does this safety concern have a limited coverage time? According to the "Special Coverage" document, there was an 80000 mile timeline? This appears to be an ongoing issue with this year, make, and model and my feeling is that a "special coverage" is denying the safety problem and putting it on the consumer?

NHTSA ID 11504191 · filed Jan 28, 2023
All 42 reports naming exterior lighting

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

37
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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

NHTSA ID 11736203 · filed May 6, 2026

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 · filed Nov 4, 2025
All 37 reports naming powertrain (other)

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

23
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The right turn signal bulb keeps blowing. Break lights were stuck on. I got pulled over because the blinker wasn't working and parking light wouldn't go off. The officer was nice because I had just got the car and didn't give me a ticket, just a warning. Blinker on passenger side won't work with lights on and fuses for that side keeps blowing

NHTSA ID 11515549 · filed Apr 5, 2023

THE AREA IN MY TRUNK WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS KEPT, KEEPS FILLING UP WITH WATER. IT HAS ALSO PRODUCE AN ODOR THAT AS THE ENTIRE CAR SMELLING LIKE MILDEW. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR THE PAST YEAR.

NHTSA ID 11378106 · filed Dec 6, 2020
All 23 reports naming body & structure

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

20
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 · filed Jan 6, 2026

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 · filed Nov 13, 2025
All 20 reports naming visibility

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

STEERING, STABILLITRACK , AND ABS AFFECTED THE STEERING AND EASE OF DRIVING WAS DISRUPTED AND UNSAFE. 2ND OCCURENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ID 11388922 · filed Jan 19, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, GOING NO MORE THAN 25 MPH WITH MY TWO TWO YEAR OLDS IN THEIR CAR SEATS BEHIND ME. SUDDENLY AND SIMULTANEOUSLY, ALL FOUR OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED (FRONT AND BACK), KNOCKING MY GIRLS SEATS TOGETHER, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR DROPPED DOWN AND STARTED GRINDING ON THE WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THANKFULLY. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND WHEN I GOT OUT TO LOOK AT THE FRONT, THE CAR DOOR SHUT, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED ME OUT, MY KIDS INSIDE, WITH ITS OWN KEY AND MY PURSE AS WELL.

NHTSA ID 11287605 · filed Dec 7, 2019
All 19 reports naming other / unspecified

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

UNKNOWN but I believe the sealed transmission is malfunctioning

NHTSA ID 11595204 · filed Jun 18, 2024

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTHING ON DASHBOARD LIKE THE ARROWS GO TO ZERO AND DOESN'T MOVE. THE OXYGEN SENSOR IS NOT WORKING. AND SOME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. ALSO THE CAR HAS PROBLE!S MOVING AT FIRST. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVING.

NHTSA ID 11404663 · filed Mar 24, 2021
All 13 reports naming fuel system

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

At about 86,000 miles I began getting a grinding noise from the left front side the wheel seems to lock up associated with a grabbing that I can feel when turning the steering wheel to the left. When this happens the Service Stability Trac and Service Trac Control indicators sometime appear but not always. I took my car to a GM Dealer locally a diagnostic performed said it was wheel hub assembly (bearings). Due to cost of dealer labor I took car to my local mechanic at his private garage. He performed a diagnostic and confirmed the assembly should be replaced. The assembly was replaced at my cost and has since been replaced twice more as warranty replacement because the mechanic thought the assemblies may have been defective, this after only a couple thousand miles or so on the replaced assembly. Typically, it happens at low speed, and mostly when turning left. It becomes a problem when I'm driving in busy traffic and turning at an intersection because it will just lock up and not let me go, stopping me in the middle of the intersection subjecting me to the possibility of being crashed into by other drivers. It is very frightening when this happens.

NHTSA ID 11457400 · filed Mar 19, 2022

WHEN TURNING LEFT THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AS IT WOULD IF THE CAR WERE SLIDING ON ICE. THE STABILITY TRACK ALERT COMES ON. IT BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN I'M DRIVING IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION BECAUSE IT'LL JUST LOCK UP AND NOT LET ME GO, STOPPING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION.

NHTSA ID 11412817 · filed Apr 19, 2021
All 12 reports naming suspension

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system fails to suppress the front passenger air bag with no passenger in the seat. The airbag on light stays on. There is no code triggered in the system. This also causes the unbuckled passenger seatbelt warning to chime with no passenger in the seat.

NHTSA ID 11516150 · filed Apr 9, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the side mirror blind spot detection system malfunctioned, and the warning light blinked constantly and blinked while no oncoming vehicle was present. The contact stated that the failure occurred on both the driver’s side and passenger’s side mirrors. The contact stated that while the failure occurred the electronic cluster also malfunctioned, and the doors and trunk lid would not always open, and the vehicle would not always start immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced an unknown module kit. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired for the same failure on three previous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000.

NHTSA ID 11509323 · filed Feb 27, 2023
All 9 reports naming interior & seats

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Passenger rear seat belt not locking. Cannot install car seat with that seat belt nor is it safe to ride in that seat.

NHTSA ID 11595551 · filed Jun 20, 2024

HELLO, I HAVE A GENERAL QUESTION ABOUT VEHICLE SAFETY AS IT RELATES TO AUTOMOBILE RECALLS/SAFETY BULLETINS FOR CHEVROLET. I OWN A CHEVROLET VEHICLE AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE 2 ISSUES WITH MY CAR, ONE OF THEM DIRECTLY RELATED TO AIRBAGS AND THEM DEPLOYING CORRECTLY. CHEVROLET HAS ONLY ISSUED A SAFETY BULLETIN, AND HAS SET RIDICULOUS LIMITS TO WHAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO COVER. I WANT TO KNOW HOW THE DOT HAS NOT REQUIRED THEM TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THE ISSUE ON THEIR COST. WITH THIS BEING RELATED TO SAFETY I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THIS WAS A VERY IMPORTANT MATTER. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO SPEAK FURTHER ON THIS. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME BACK, AND IF SOMEONE WOULD BE WILLING TO SPEAK ON THAT AS WELL. THANKS

NHTSA ID 11311149 · filed Feb 24, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS-2 TIRES, SIZE: P225/55R17. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID 10779654 · filed Oct 5, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO REPAIR AIR CONDITIONER ODOR AFTER COIL REPLACEMENT. *LD UPDATED 09/27/2017*JS

NHTSA ID 11004490 · filed Sep 27, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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