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2019 Chevrolet Impala problems & reliability

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
28
Recall campaigns
1
Fire reports
1 (4%)
Crash reports
4 (14%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
22–25 MPG combined
City 19 · highway 28 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
629
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

2 complaints report injuries (4 injured).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 2019 Chevrolet Impala vehicles were involved in 54 fatal crashes with 24 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System9
Air Bags5
Power Train5
Unknown OR Other5
Service Brakes3
Steering3
Suspension3
Engine2
Fuel/propulsion System2
Lane Departure2

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Complaints by incident year

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26

What owners report

  • 2 of 3 Chevy Impala ac compressor has gone out. Auto part supplier confirmed I need the Design 2 compressor connector tab on the right. So far no supplier has it available. Compressor needs to be recalled

    Unknown OR Other · filed Jun 30, 2026

  • No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership or any other individual. The component has not been subject to any inspection. I do not recall the…

    Air Bags · filed Jun 30, 2026

  • Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.

    Air Bags · filed Feb 6, 2026

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

Technical service bulletins

629 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The 10 most recent:

  • PI to help diagnose A/C concern

    PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026

  • This Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for Police and Special Service Vehicles.

    PIT6247B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2026

  • This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

    PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2026

  • This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

    PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026

  • This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

    PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026

  • This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

    PIT6425D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2026

  • This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

    PIT6425C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2026

  • This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

    PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2026

  • This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…

    PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2025

  • This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

    PIT6425B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet or NHTSA.