Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala a bad year?
301 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Impala years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala are in line with other Impala years. Electrical system and lane assist stand out for this year: see below.
7th quietest of 20 Impala years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Impala owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 60,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 96 (32%) | 40k–88k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Lane assistSTANDS OUT | 42 (14%) | 45k–94k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 44 (15%) | 29k–80k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Air bags | 29 (10%) | 40k–98k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 24 (8%) | 15k–76k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Stability control | 20 (7%) | 50k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 19 (6%) | 36k–100k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Body structure | 16 (5%) | 14k–62k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 16 (5%) | 48k–88k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel system | 10 (3%) | 30k–79k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Speed control | 8 (3%) | 32k–86k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 (2%) | 17k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 22 (7%) | 10k–48k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Backup camera | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 60,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 301 complaints: 10 mention a crash · 11 mention a fire · 7 report an injury · 12 say the car was towed.
7 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala: 3
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." 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.
In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
In the event of an accident, the center storage console may not stay latched. The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chevrolet: 543
Repair instructions Chevrolet sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
Normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…
Guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system
Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement
Neighbouring years
2014 Impala: 638 complaints, keep it · 2016 Impala: 111 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala a bad year?
301 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Impala years. At 60,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (96), lane assist (42), steering (44), air bags (29), brakes (24).
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Impala have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Air bags (NHTSA 15V-465), Parking brake (NHTSA 14V-541), Body structure (NHTSA 14V-489). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.