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2007 Chevrolet Impala engine problems

77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala12% of all complaints for this model year.

77
Engine complaints
12%
share of all complaints
100,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
3 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving and turning into a shopping center, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence and inspected by an independent mechanic, who discovered…

    filed Jun 22, 2026

  • I started for the first time in early June of having reduced engine power. At this time I get several warrning lights on dashboard. I get engine power is reduced, traction control and engine light. The car goes into limp mode. I replaced the accelerator pedal position sensor after the first event…

    filed Sep 16, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

    04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
All 2007 Chevrolet Impala TSBs →

Engine problems in other Impala years

YearReportsShare
2019 Impala27%
2018 Impala712%
2017 Impala2118%
2016 Impala2018%
2015 Impala196%
2014 Impala569%
2013 Impala3011%
2012 Impala4016%
2011 Impala12525%
2010 Impala8820%
2009 Impala17922%
2008 Impala13417%
Impala engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.