Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Occupant Sensing System/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
- Remedy
- 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 this recall is 15400.
Electronic Parking Brake may Drag
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Console Storage Compartment Latch/FMVSS 201
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- 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, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.
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Owner complaints (300)
300 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 96 | 32% |
| Unknown or other | 51 | 17% |
| Steering | 44 | 14.7% |
| Lane departure | 42 | 14% |
| Air bags | 29 | 9.7% |
| Service brakes | 24 | 8% |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | 7.3% |
| Electronic stability control | 20 | 6.7% |
| Engine | 19 | 6.3% |
| Power train | 16 | 5.3% |
How 2015 compares with other Impala years
Best and worst Impala years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 505 | 2 |
| 2012 | 258 | 3 |
| 2013 | 272 | 1 |
| 2014 | 636 | 12 |
| 2015 | 300 | 3 |
| 2016 | 111 | 0 |
| 2017 | 116 | 0 |
| 2018 | 59 | 1 |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Chevrolet Impala 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 355 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 25 | $2,700 | 355 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 401 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 29 / 22 | $3,050 | 410 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 419 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 437 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2015 Impala for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2015 Chevrolet Impala FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 15V465000 (air bag), 14V541000 (brake), 14V489000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems?
Owners filed 300 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (96), Unknown or other (51), Steering (44) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 22 city, 31 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Chevrolet Impala get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Chevrolet Impala 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (12.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Impala compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Chevrolet Impala model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (15) and the 2014 the most (636). The 2015 drew 300. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.