2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 619 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
619
Complaints
0
Recalls
19
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
9
Injuries
31.7
Severity index
Severity index 31.7 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited ranks 119 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 14% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 218 | 35.2% |
| STEERING | 137 | 22.1% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 104 | 16.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 88 | 14.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 84 | 13.6% |
| ENGINE | 55 | 8.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 42 | 6.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 41 | 6.6% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 218 of 619 complaints (35.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 94 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.