2014 Chevrolet Impala Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 6%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,930miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,930 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.
“June 2016 at 20k miles the car was erratically shifting at 30-35 MPH and had a bad smell from the vents. I brought it to bonner Chevrolet who stated they were unable to replicate the issue and it may be due to running too high of an octane of fuel. The issue was not resolved. October 2016 I brought it back to the dealership for the same issue but I also noticed a slight ticking noise. A motor mount was changed but nothing was done about the shifting issue or bad smell. They stated because the car was not giving any codes, there was nothing else they could do about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015720, filed 2017-08, 45,000 miles“My 2014 cheverolet Impala with 57,000 miles has a transmission slip/stutter on gradual acceleration it appears to happen in 2nd 3rd 4th gear. Some times it shifts very hard or acts like it doesn't want to shift. This happens mostly in city driving where it has to select gears more frequently”
NHTSA complaint #11352198, filed 2020-08, 57,000 miles“During braking, the car will sometimes lurch forward due to the transmission downshifting hard. The feeling created is like being hit in the rest by another car at low speed. This could cause the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle or cause an accident at intersections containing crosswalks and pedestrians.”
NHTSA complaint #11191181, filed 2019-03, 46,000 miles“The ABS light comes on. Everything on dashboard like the arrows go to zero and doesn't move. The oxygen sensor is not working. And some transmission problems. Also the car has proble!s moving at first. This happens when I am driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11404663, filed 2021-03, 130,456 miles“Dealership could not find problem with transmission stalling out on pulling out. Now with warranty lapsed transmission solenoid is bad. $1300 to repair”
NHTSA complaint #11005983, filed 2017-07, 86,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V092000Feb 21, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2014, Cruze 2014, Buick Verano 2014 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 | 12 | 10% |
| 2016 | 16 | 14% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 39 | 6% |
| 2013 | 33 | 12% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 64 | 13% |
| 2010 | 67 | 15% |
| 2009 | 68 | 8% |
| 2008 | 91 | 11% |
| 2007 | 80 | 13% |
| 2006 | 108 | 21% |
| 2005 | 52 | 9% |
| 2004 | 47 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 | 36 | 5% |
| 2001 | 57 | 8% |
| 2000 | 52 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 13% |
| 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 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsLane departure
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 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 31, 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