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2017 Chevrolet Impala Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 2026
Ryan Davis
2017 Chevrolet Impala Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Impala has 134 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve unknown or other and engine.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

8.4/ 10

Based on 134 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

29 21.6%

ENGINE

21 15.7%

AIR BAGS

17 12.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

13 9.7%

POWER TRAIN

10 7.5%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 21.6% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 22 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2017 Chevrolet Impala

The 2017 Chevrolet Impala has 134 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 22% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (29), ENGINE (21), AIR BAGS (17).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 72 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2017 Chevrolet Impala?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 22 of 22 systems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

29 Reports22% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR ON CAR, HEARD A WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION FROM OVER HEAD. DISCOVERED THAT REAR SUNROOF PANEL HAD EXPLODED, GLASS PIECES HAD FALLEN ONTO SLIDING VISOR PANEL. HAD BEEN SITTING STATIONARY IN THE SUN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. WITHOUT QUESTION THEY SAID IT WAS A WARRANTY ITEM (CAR 2 MONTHS OLD). WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND EXPLODED PANEL THEY HAVE SEEN THIS WEEK ON A GM VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP, GLASS SHARDS FLEW OFF THE ROOF SCRATCHING THE REAR DECK PAINTED SURFACE.

9/16/2016

SUN ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70 MPH) ON INTERSTATE 84 ENROUTE TO BUTTE, MT. IN RURAL IDAHO; 1766 MILES ON NEW 2017 IMPALA PREMIERE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATE 3:45 PM MDT. NO OTHER CARS AROUND, NO WHERE NEAR OVERPASS, SOUNDED LIKE GUNSHOT IN CAR. OUTSIDE AIR TEMP AROUND 75 DEGREES. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY ROCKS OR PROJECTILES. SOME GLASS CHARDS FOUND ON TRUNK. INTERNAL CLOTH COVER WAS CLOSED OR GLASS COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY INJURED DRIVER AND PASSENGER. GLASS CHARDS WERE CAPTURED AND RETAINED BY CLOTH COVER BUT FINE PIECES CAME THROUGH FINE MESH HOLES. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (BUTTE GM) AND WAS ADVISED THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AS NO SUCH OCCURANCES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE. HAVE CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AM AWAITING DISPOSITION.

6/22/2017

27 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

21 Reports16% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

VEHICLE WAS CONDO PARKING AREA IN SPI TEXAS AND LOWELL,IN. MICE CHEWED FUEL IJECTION HARNESS (DISABLING(3 CYL) ON FEB.10,2018 AND AGAIN 10 DAYS LATER HARNESS ( 4CYL) AND FOAM INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALL SOYBEAN BASED WIRES AND FOAM. BOTH REPAIRED AT GILLMAN CHEVY IN HARLIGEN ,TX. THEN ON 6/21/2018 THERE WAS AN EXTREME SAFETY EVENT WITH RODENT DAMAGE TO SOY BASED FUEL LINE ELBOW ON TOP OF FUEL TANK THAT PUMPED OUT 8 GALLONS OF GAS ON TOP OF HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL OF FIRE IN REAR OF CAR IN 10 MILES OF TRAVEL FROM HEBRON,IN TO LOWELL,IN. THE FUEL PUMP SHUTOFF FOR RUN AWAY FUEL PUMP NEVER DEPLOYED THUS CREATING EXTREME HAZARD THAT WAS UNDECTABLE INSIDE VEHICLE.THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED BY SMITH CHEVY IN LOWELL, IN ON 6/21/2018. THE REPAIR BILLS WERE $731.50, $592.10 AND $507.17 RESPECTIVELY FOR A TOTAL OF $1830.72. CHEVY CLAIMS SOY BASED PARTS NOT DESIGN FLAW AND REFUSES WARRANTY CLAIMS AND SAFETY LIABILITY.. ALL MANUFACTURES HAVE SIMILAR SOY BASED DESIGN FLAWS AND REFUSE CLAIMS. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND SOLVED.

7/15/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVORLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST SMOKE SEEPED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND EXTREME PRESSURE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET (16666 S HIGHLAND AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336, (909) 333-6924), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,312.

8/20/2018

19 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

17 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

2017. CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A MALFUNCTION WITH PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE IS 4'11 AND WEIGHS 88 POUNDS. SHE USES A CUSHION TO MAINTAIN FRONT AND SIDE VISION WHILE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE AIR BAG DOES NOT DETECT HER IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE IS NO MODIFICATION POSSIBLE. *JS

6/7/2017

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON

5/10/2018

15 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

13 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

POOR FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS LIGHT UP THE ROAD ONLY SHOWING THE BOTTOM 40% OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POOR LIGHTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE TOP 60% OF THE WINDSHIELD AS YOU LOOK FORWARD IS DARK THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHOW 3 POSSIBLE 4 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AT 60 MPH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE FARTHER THAN OVER 6 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD ON LOW BEAMS NOT 3 AND NOT OVER 1/2 YOUR VISIBILITY IN THE DARK VERY UNSAFE.

1/11/2017

VEHICLE WAS CONDO PARKING AREA IN SPI TEXAS AND LOWELL,IN. MICE CHEWED FUEL IJECTION HARNESS (DISABLING(3 CYL) ON FEB.10,2018 AND AGAIN 10 DAYS LATER HARNESS ( 4CYL) AND FOAM INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALL SOYBEAN BASED WIRES AND FOAM. BOTH REPAIRED AT GILLMAN CHEVY IN HARLIGEN ,TX. THEN ON 6/21/2018 THERE WAS AN EXTREME SAFETY EVENT WITH RODENT DAMAGE TO SOY BASED FUEL LINE ELBOW ON TOP OF FUEL TANK THAT PUMPED OUT 8 GALLONS OF GAS ON TOP OF HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL OF FIRE IN REAR OF CAR IN 10 MILES OF TRAVEL FROM HEBRON,IN TO LOWELL,IN. THE FUEL PUMP SHUTOFF FOR RUN AWAY FUEL PUMP NEVER DEPLOYED THUS CREATING EXTREME HAZARD THAT WAS UNDECTABLE INSIDE VEHICLE.THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED BY SMITH CHEVY IN LOWELL, IN ON 6/21/2018. THE REPAIR BILLS WERE $731.50, $592.10 AND $507.17 RESPECTIVELY FOR A TOTAL OF $1830.72. CHEVY CLAIMS SOY BASED PARTS NOT DESIGN FLAW AND REFUSES WARRANTY CLAIMS AND SAFETY LIABILITY.. ALL MANUFACTURES HAVE SIMILAR SOY BASED DESIGN FLAWS AND REFUSE CLAIMS. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND SOLVED.

7/15/2018

11 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

10 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

IN MOTION: UNKNOWN: WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE, SPEED 74 SET BY CRUISE CONTROL, THE CAR JERKED LIKE IT WAS GOING INTO PASSING MODE AND MADE A HORRIFIC SOUND. THE INTERSTATE WE WERE ON IN MISSISSIPPI WAS ON A FLAT ROAD. MY HUSBAND AND I THOUGHT THE REAR END HAD COME OUT OR IT WAS ABOUT TO BLOW UP.

2/25/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND JERKED FORWARD. IN ADDITION, THE EMISSION SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREST CHEVROLET (909 W 21ST ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405, 909-713-6481) WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN VALVE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.

8/29/2018

8 more complaints are available in this category.

STEERING

10 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

LOSE A STEERING NO STEERING ASSISTANCE MILEAGE 400KM USING A GM GDS DTC-C056D-ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL MALFUNCTION/ DLC PIN 6-14,SYMPTOM BYTE 39

5/24/2017

STEERING WHEEL COLUMN RUBBING WHEN TURNING. WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT SOMETHING BROKE HEARD LOUD NOISE NOW WHEN YOU TURN WHEEL BACK AND FOURTH HEAR A LOAD NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A ROD HITTING SOMETHING HAD TO BE TOWED TO CHEVY DEALER IN MURFREESBORO TN.

7/11/2018

8 more complaints are available in this category.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

6 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

POOR FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS LIGHT UP THE ROAD ONLY SHOWING THE BOTTOM 40% OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POOR LIGHTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE TOP 60% OF THE WINDSHIELD AS YOU LOOK FORWARD IS DARK THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHOW 3 POSSIBLE 4 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AT 60 MPH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE FARTHER THAN OVER 6 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD ON LOW BEAMS NOT 3 AND NOT OVER 1/2 YOUR VISIBILITY IN THE DARK VERY UNSAFE.

1/11/2017

HEADLIGHTS SHINE ONLY HALFWAY UP THE WINDSHIELD AND COVER ONLY A FEW CAR LENGTHS AHEAD. NO VISIBI.ITY AT ALL TO THE SIDES. CANNOT SEE WHEN MAKING TURNS. VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON RURAL ROADS AND STATE HIGHWAY.

2/13/2017

4 more complaints are available in this category.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

VEHICLE WAS CONDO PARKING AREA IN SPI TEXAS AND LOWELL,IN. MICE CHEWED FUEL IJECTION HARNESS (DISABLING(3 CYL) ON FEB.10,2018 AND AGAIN 10 DAYS LATER HARNESS ( 4CYL) AND FOAM INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALL SOYBEAN BASED WIRES AND FOAM. BOTH REPAIRED AT GILLMAN CHEVY IN HARLIGEN ,TX. THEN ON 6/21/2018 THERE WAS AN EXTREME SAFETY EVENT WITH RODENT DAMAGE TO SOY BASED FUEL LINE ELBOW ON TOP OF FUEL TANK THAT PUMPED OUT 8 GALLONS OF GAS ON TOP OF HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH THE POTENTIAL OF FIRE IN REAR OF CAR IN 10 MILES OF TRAVEL FROM HEBRON,IN TO LOWELL,IN. THE FUEL PUMP SHUTOFF FOR RUN AWAY FUEL PUMP NEVER DEPLOYED THUS CREATING EXTREME HAZARD THAT WAS UNDECTABLE INSIDE VEHICLE.THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED BY SMITH CHEVY IN LOWELL, IN ON 6/21/2018. THE REPAIR BILLS WERE $731.50, $592.10 AND $507.17 RESPECTIVELY FOR A TOTAL OF $1830.72. CHEVY CLAIMS SOY BASED PARTS NOT DESIGN FLAW AND REFUSES WARRANTY CLAIMS AND SAFETY LIABILITY.. ALL MANUFACTURES HAVE SIMILAR SOY BASED DESIGN FLAWS AND REFUSE CLAIMS. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND SOLVED.

7/15/2018

I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CAR STALLING, AND CHANGING GEARS SLOW. THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE PURGE VALVE WAS BAD AND REPLACED IT ON 7/3/20. MY MOM HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH HER CHEVY TRAX AND A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP IN A DIFFERENT CITY SAID THAT HER PURGE VALVE WAS STUCK OPEN AND REPLACED IT. ALSO MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON NOW. I SAW THAT [XXX] HAS RECALLS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUT MY CHEVY ISN'T LISTED. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

7/11/2020

2 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN A HOME DRIVEWAY, SOME HOW JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND STARTED TO ROLL INTO THE STREET. NO ONE WAS IN THE DRIVER SEAT TO CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN.

5/15/2019

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN APPLAYING BRAKES THEIR IS A FIBREATIING FEEL ON BRAKE PETAL

6/18/2019

2 more complaints are available in this category.

WHEELS

3 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

RENTED AN ALAMO RENTAL CAR AT THE DFW AIRPORT ON 12/23/16. . LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON TEXAS HWY 36 CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SPIN OFF THE ROAD. *TR

12/30/2016

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEAR A FARM. THE CONTACT CALLED ALAMO RENTAL CAR TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ

12/30/2016

1 more complaint is available in this category.

SEATS

3 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

RENTED A 2017 CHEVY IMPALA FOR A 10 DAY 3000 MILE ROAD TRIP.I DID THE DRIVING AND MY WIFE, 5' 1", SPENT THE TRIP IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. DUE TO THE EXTREME FORWARD POSITION OF THE HEADREST AND LACK OF HEADREST ADJUSTMENT SHE WAS MISERABLE THE WHOLE TRIP. I HAD BEEN PLANING ON BUYING THAT EXACT CAR, NOT NOW. I'LL BUY A USED CAR WITH HEADRESTS THAT MAKE SENSE, THE ONES ON THE NEW CARS DON'T.

11/18/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COUGHLIN GM OF MARYSVILLE (15801 US-36, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 644-9000) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB

9/26/2018

1 more complaint is available in this category.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

POOR FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS LIGHT UP THE ROAD ONLY SHOWING THE BOTTOM 40% OF THE WINDSHIELD AND POOR LIGHTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE TOP 60% OF THE WINDSHIELD AS YOU LOOK FORWARD IS DARK THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SHOW 3 POSSIBLE 4 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AT 60 MPH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE FARTHER THAN OVER 6 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD ON LOW BEAMS NOT 3 AND NOT OVER 1/2 YOUR VISIBILITY IN THE DARK VERY UNSAFE.

1/11/2017

NOV 2018: CENTER CONSOLE / TV FAILURE INCLUDING BACK-UP CAMERA ALONG WITH INFOTAINMENT. OCCURRED JUST AFTER 36,000 MILES, THUS GM WARRANTY DID NOT COVER AND REPAIR COST FOR HMI MODULE = $732 THOUGH WE DO HAVE A 3RD PARTY EXT. WARRANTY, WE STILL PAID $200+ OUT OF POCKET AND FEEL IT IRRESPONSIBLE FOR GM ELECTRONICS TO FAIL JUST 1 YEAR AFTER MODEL YEAR (AS ELECTRONICS NORMALLY SHOULD NOT RELATE TO # MILES) - SHOULD BE A FACTORY RECALL. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT CHEVROLET SENIOR SUPPORT BY PHONE TO DISCUSS SITUATION WENT UNANSWERED. DURING THE TIME THE CONSOLE WAS OUT (BUT CAR STILL DRIVE-ABLE), WE HAD REDUCED REAR VISIBILITY AND WERE MORE FEARFUL ABOUT BACKING UP, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WITH MANY CHILDREN PRESENT.

12/12/2018

SEAT BELTS

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THE BOTH REAR SEAT CROSSBODY SEATBELTS CLINK THE WAY ROLLER COASTERS DO WHEN GOING UP AN INCLINE AND JUST GET STUCK AND BEGING TO TIGHTEN. THE ONLY WAY TO LOOSEN THE BELT IS TO TAKE IT COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT WIND UP ALL THE WAY BEFORE FASTENING IT AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS THE CAR IS ON OR OFF, MOVING OR STOPPED, HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS.

7/23/2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT MOUNT DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PETERS CHEVROLET BUICK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (4181 US-259, LONGVIEW, TX 75605, (877) 615-3187) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,600.

5/5/2021

SUSPENSION

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

BALL JOINTS LOOSE FRONT END SQUEAKY ALSO TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTY

8/21/2018

FRONT END SUSPENSION IS MAKING NOISES, BALL JOINTS AND DRIVER SIDE AXLE LOOSE. WAS TOLD ALL THIS HAS TO BE REPLACED.

1/31/2020

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEAR A FARM. THE CONTACT CALLED ALAMO RENTAL CAR TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ

12/30/2016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

RE: CAR RANDOMLY LUNGES FORWARD WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP. THIS DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME I COME TO A STOP. IT IS AN UNEXPECTED EVENT THAT HAPPENS FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN, STOP LIGHT OR JUST TO STOP PERIOD THAT THIS CAR SEEMS TO LUNGE FORWARD LIKE I'M ACCELERATING WHICH I DO THEN THE GEARS ADJUST DOWN BUT ONLY WHEN APPLYING MORE PRESSURE ON BREAKING. THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS CAR WHERE I ALMOST RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME DUE TO THIS.

6/8/2019

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND SEEMED AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING MOTIVE POWER. THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,836.

8/13/2020

STRUCTURE:BODY

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TAIL LIGHT GASKET, WATER LEAK INTO THE SPARE COMPONENT.

1/6/2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, a tractor-trailer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to cross two lanes of traffic and collide with a barrier wall. During the crash no air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the back, spine, torso, arms, knees, and shoulders which required medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. Also, while the keys were inside the vehicle the doors had locked and the contact was unable to enter the vehicle. A locksmith was called to open the doors. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 72,000.

8/10/2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The Transmission failed, yes it is available for inspection upon request The car was jerking extremely hard from 1st to second gear. Doing damage to my back. The car has been confirmed by a dealership. The vehicle is set to be inspected by the manufacturer on 10-16-2023 There was leaking from the transmission coolant lines. 01-31-2023

10/7/2023

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while starting the vehicle he noticed that the air conditioner was blowing hot air. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the evaporator core leaked in addition and Freon was leaking into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the evaporator core and the A/C compressor. The contact was informed that the evaporator core and the A/C compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,548.

6/28/2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 117,892 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was registered as 64,484.

5/9/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?

The most reported complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, with 29 owner reports. That is about 22% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE, AIR BAGS.

Are complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 72 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala severe?

72 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Chevrolet Impala: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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