2017 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (31), Engine (21), Air Bags (17).
Key takeaways
- 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 27% |
| Engine | 21 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 13% |
| Power Train | 12 | 10% |
| Steering | 10 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-09
I am filing this complaint regarding a widespread design defect affecting 2016-2018 Chevrolet Impala vehicles with 3.6L V-6 engines, and General Motors' systematic denial of legitimate warranty claims under Special Coverage Adjustment N182186881-01 through arbitrary VIN-based exclusions. My 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premi...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-08
There is a recall for my vehicle with the evaporator core freezing leaking on certain chevy 2017 impala just like mine and my car has the same issue but they only recalled a certain number of vehicles with this problem. Is there anything I can do to resolve this issue.
Power Train - filed 2026-03-30
The car will not or is slow to shift into gear. The transmission will not shift into gear..
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.