2012 Chevrolet Impala vs 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | 2014 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 258 | 635 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,470 | 2,029 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,671 mi | 62,510 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 221 |
| Steering | 49 | 140 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 104 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 83 |
| Engine | 40 | 56 |
| Power Train | 27 | 39 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 43 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 38 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 35 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 18 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 20 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 26 |
2012 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.