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2015 Chevrolet Impala

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Mileage at the reported incident

195 reports with mileage · 105 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Lane Departure. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports11 fire reports7 injury reports

Power Train complaints

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84,000 miles · Apr 15, 2025
Power Train

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission was slipping and unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The contact stated that the vehicle violently shuddered. The contact stated that the check engine and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The …

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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission was slipping and unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The contact stated that the vehicle violently shuddered. The contact stated that the check engine and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle due to the shaking and shuddering and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Transmission Control Module and a wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred two more times. The contact had taken the vehicle to the same dealer, and the TCM was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

NHTSA ODI #11654813

171,000 miles · Aug 22, 2024
Power Train

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted and shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…

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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted and shuddered abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

NHTSA ODI #11610234

136,000 miles · Apr 27, 2023
Power Train

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the transmission was in drive(D) with the vehicle idling on an incline, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backwards. The contact indicated that the brake pedal had to be depressed to stop the vehicle from rolling backwards down the hill. The cause of the fail…

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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the transmission was in drive(D) with the vehicle idling on an incline, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backwards. The contact indicated that the brake pedal had to be depressed to stop the vehicle from rolling backwards down the hill. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

NHTSA ODI #11519296

Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2022
Power Train

Automatic transmission shifting problems. Shifting from starting to any kind of incline resistance, car can not shift through first 2 gears. Shaking, rumbling, check engine light flashing, engine bogs, car slows down, causing safety concerns. Had car checked at dealer. Reprogramed transmission. Did not fix it!

NHTSA ODI #11447296

Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2021
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

The manufacturer patented Stabilitrak system continues to fail on my vehicle. Initial ODI 114406439. Dealership charged $1,7832.15 to replace transmission control module (TMC) on 11/5/21. On 12/22/21 vehicle indicated the exact issue (Service Stabilitrak), took vehicle to same dealership, awaiting response. The car is not dr…

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The manufacturer patented Stabilitrak system continues to fail on my vehicle. Initial ODI 114406439. Dealership charged $1,7832.15 to replace transmission control module (TMC) on 11/5/21. On 12/22/21 vehicle indicated the exact issue (Service Stabilitrak), took vehicle to same dealership, awaiting response. The car is not drivable when "Service Stabilitrak" is indicated as engine power is substantially reduced. GM technical service bulletin PIC5992A seems to apply to my issue. However, Chevrolet and the dealership says it does not apply, but continue to charge for engine light analysis and unnecessary, expensive repairs. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Vehicle is once again inoperable (3/4/22) due to this issue (service stabilitrak). Consumer stated almost $3,000 was spent with no resolution. Consumer stated vehicle fixed with used parts from a junk yard— new parts were not available.

NHTSA ODI #11444992

Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2021
Lane DeparturePower Train

The stabilitrak system GM installed on my vehicle repeatedly indicates a "service" notification. Once this occurs, my vehicle loses power and the ability to shift into any driving mode. This issue began around 60,000, I currently have 77,500+ on my vehicle. GM issued a technical service bulletin (PIC5992A) for my vehicle, how…

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The stabilitrak system GM installed on my vehicle repeatedly indicates a "service" notification. Once this occurs, my vehicle loses power and the ability to shift into any driving mode. This issue began around 60,000, I currently have 77,500+ on my vehicle. GM issued a technical service bulletin (PIC5992A) for my vehicle, however, denies it's the issue and will only attempt a repair from a computer code, which they continue to fail to replicate. The occurrence of this issue is especially worrisome on any interstate highway. ODI 11406439

NHTSA ODI #11437787

Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2021
Power TrainUnknown Or Other

WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK IT ROLLS BACK LIKE IT'S A MANUAL IT DOES IT ALSO WHEN I AM IN REVERSE AND GO TO DRIVE. ALSO WHILE DRIVING MY GEAR SHIFT IF SOMEONE TOUCHES IT OR HITS IT WILL GO FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WORRIED IT WILL GO TO PARK OR SOMETHING DANGEROUS ABOUT TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE ITS DONE THIS THE DEALERSHIP SAID NORMAL AN…

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WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK IT ROLLS BACK LIKE IT'S A MANUAL IT DOES IT ALSO WHEN I AM IN REVERSE AND GO TO DRIVE. ALSO WHILE DRIVING MY GEAR SHIFT IF SOMEONE TOUCHES IT OR HITS IT WILL GO FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WORRIED IT WILL GO TO PARK OR SOMETHING DANGEROUS ABOUT TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE ITS DONE THIS THE DEALERSHIP SAID NORMAL AND IT IS NOT.

NHTSA ODI #11435198

89,866 miles · Apr 12, 2021
Power TrainSteering

I HAVE REPLACED MY HUB BEARINGS ON MY BOTH FRONT TIRES TWICE . I CONTINUE TO GET A GRINDING NOISE AND JERKING WHILE I'M TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WHILE REVERSING, TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THIS HAPPENS. ALSO DOESN'T MATTER THE SPEED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I PUT MY MONEY AND TRUST IN…

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I HAVE REPLACED MY HUB BEARINGS ON MY BOTH FRONT TIRES TWICE . I CONTINUE TO GET A GRINDING NOISE AND JERKING WHILE I'M TRYING TO ACCELERATE. WHILE REVERSING, TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THIS HAPPENS. ALSO DOESN'T MATTER THE SPEED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I PUT MY MONEY AND TRUST INTO CHEVY. THIS SHOULD BE ABSOLUTELY BE A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI #11407807

151,345 miles · Feb 1, 2021
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other

THERE IS A SLIGHT VIBRATION AROUND 20 TO 30 MPH AS GEARS ARE SHIFTING AND IT GOES AWAY...DOES IT REPEATEDLY AT SAME POSITION AND EVERYTHING GOES BACK TO NORMAL...NO CODES OR LIGHTS ON DASH HAPPENS MOSTLY IN MOTION ON INCLINES AND EVEN GROUND AT SAME SPEED GROUPING

NHTSA ODI #11391100

79,361 miles · Jun 24, 2019
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEED FAILED TO EXCEED 50 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1220 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660, (423) 343-5036) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE FLUS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEED FAILED TO EXCEED 50 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1220 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660, (423) 343-5036) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1975 N MAIN ST, LAFAYETTE, GA 30728,(706) 638-4222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,361.

NHTSA ODI #11222141

Official recalls

3

15V465000 · Air Bags

Jul 24, 2015

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 & remedy

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.

14V541000 · Parking Brake

Sep 9, 2014

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 & remedy

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.

14V489000 · Structure

Aug 8, 2014

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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