2014 Chevrolet Impala Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While opening the sunroof the sunshade dislodged from slider causing the copper metal retractable piece to snap loudly and hit me in the head aside from scaring me near death as I was driving down the highway. The sunshade now sags blocking the visibility of the rearview mirror as well the sunroof will not work as the sunshade can't open.”
NHTSA complaint #11286466, filed 2019-12, 65,000 miles“Service blind detection system. This warning came on after 1 day of purchasing my 2014 Impala so I took car back and the dealer took it to chevy to fix the recall but I was told that they're to many miles on my vehicle. This issue needs to be fixed because I'm within my 15days if used vehicle warranty and if this issue continues this could cause other issues as I have read due to reviews on this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11216986, filed 2019-05, 111,927 miles“Napa hybrid wiper blade lock does not stay closed and allows wiper blade to slip in the wiper arm hook. It could come off. Napa associate knew of this problem and offered to replace the blade if I would by a more expensive blade. I am still using the blade and trying to figure out how to make a homemade fix before winter. These blades should not be sold because the blade retainer lock is poorly engineered.”
NHTSA complaint #11138882, filed 2018-10, 13,500 miles“Side traffic detection system is inoperative. Car has been at the dealership for 15 days as of this writing . We are being told the control modules to repair the defect is not available. We are elderly and cannot be without the use of a car.”
NHTSA complaint #11190336, filed 2019-03, 51,200 miles“After starting car by remote, I attempted to drive, getting about 10 feet when I heard a loud explosion inside my car along with a bright flash. Stopping my car I looked around inside and out and saw nothing unusual. Getting out of vehicle, I examined my rear window and found it to be completely shattered.this occurred while attempting to pull out of my parking lot in my condominium complex. My theory is that it was a faulty rear window defogger.”
NHTSA complaint #11154735, filed 2018-11, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 28 | 6% |
| 2010 | 11 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 29 | 6% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 21 | 3% |
| 2002 | 34 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 11% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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