2014 Chevrolet Impala Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 637 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 4% of the 637 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on freeway about 70 MPH today on way home I opened sunroof. As normal the cloth sunroof retracted and seconds later the actual glass roof opened. Half way thought opening. The cloth caught or got stuck and I hear tearing sounds all around my head. The plastic piece that has the cloth cover attached looks like the adhesive just gave out and now the cloth is flapping down blocking view of rear of car.”
NHTSA complaint #11244560, filed 2019-08, 40,125 miles“The area in my trunk where the spare tire is kept, keeps filling up with water. It has also produce an odor that as the entire car smelling like mildew. The vehicle has been parked in my driveway for the past year.”
NHTSA complaint #11378106, filed 2020-12, 122,000 miles“I noticed water/dampness on two locations of my 2014 Chevrolet Impala (while it is stationary) 1. Floor carpet on passenger side front seat is thoroughly wet (see attached photos), with the dampness extending to the rear seats. 2.inside the trunk in area behind the rear wheel. Took the car to the dealership and they advised I would have to pay for diagnosis as well as repair. This is a manufacturing defect that may have resulted in damage to the interior carpet, structural panels - floor (possible rust). …”
NHTSA complaint #11203499, filed 2019-04, 71,325 miles“Water leaking into truck mold is growing I know there's been a lot of cases this problem need to get fixed my car smells really bad like mold this is a health issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11319466, filed 2020-03, 99,600 miles“Was driving home with my kids from the store and turned the A/C down. All the sudden we noticed a poignant smell. This can not be good for my family. It has happened several times since. Also my trunk is wet, the spare tire and jack are rusted from being wet.”
NHTSA complaint #10631896, filed 2014-09, 14,596 milesRelated recalls
- 14V489000Aug 8, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. In the event of an…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 2% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala
221 complaintsSteering
140 complaintsElectronic stability control
104 complaintsBrakes
91 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsEngine
56 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsLane departure
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology