2007 Chevrolet Impala Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 627 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,021miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 627 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,021 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 2007 chevy Impala....I have trouble with my electrical...examples: radio lighting dim or normal, alarm for ignitionkey left in place dings muffled or normal ..headlights work or one side or another goes out periodically, visibility...huge windshield post; excessive tire wear at low mileage...suspension problems with weird tire wear on insides of rear tires; manufact. Defect number TSB#08032. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644194, filed 2014-10, 31,000 miles“Modern vehicle design has increased occupant safety in event of an accident. The other side of this coin is a decreased ability to avoid accidents. Blind spots caused by huge windshield posts and rear view mirrors (inside and out), headrests poking up and a seat belts that hold you in position to look straight ahead....all these contributed to our car hitting a guy-wire for a power pole. I took the car back to the scene and the guy-wire and windshield post are exactly the same angle, the guy-wire not being in the driver's field of vision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542636, filed 2013-09, 90,000 miles“Yesterday, 12/1/2011, my passenger headlight failed. Over a year ago, I had went to replace the bulb, and it came on after jarring it, so I waited to replace the bulb until today. This morning, neither bulb worked. Thinking this may be a problem with the headlight switch, I turned automatic lighting off, then back on. That failed, however the brights did work. I pulled over and rapped on the driver headlight housing a few times, and the light came on. Then I did the same to the passenger side, which also came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438052, filed 2011-12, 108,000 miles“When a headlight fails on my 2007 Chevrolet Impala the manual makes it look like it is very easy for the owner to change the headlight. However, after purchasing the headlamp at an autoparts store I tried every driver I had on the so called screw that holds the headlight assembly in place. The fale normal looking screw they use is a safety trap. It's head is too shallow to reach into any normal drive. I had to drive around with my headlight out until I find a capable mechanic with the special tool. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350488, filed 2010-08, 80,000 miles“The headlights on my 2007 chevy Impala are continuously going dim and I'm afraid they will fail at one point while my family is driving down the road at night. Gm says it's normal but I own 3 GM's and the other two don't do it.”
NHTSA complaint #10223324, filed 2008-04, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 104 | 10% |
| 2003 | 103 | 15% |
| 2002 | 123 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 10% |
| 2000 | 67 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
128 complaintsSteering
101 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsTires
55 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsWheels
35 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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