2015 Chevrolet Impala Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 5% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My 2015 chevy Impala lt spontaneously caught fire while my husband, myself and two dogs where in motion driving up I-95 n to my graduation. The only warning we received was to service stabilitrak which has came on at that time when the car was already on fire. There was not recent work done on the car. Unknown why this occurred”
NHTSA complaint #11242612, filed 2019-08, 123,000 miles“In motion on city street going about 45 when vehicle in front of me was in motion to make a right turn and came to an abrut stop. I hit my brakes and my car did not stop and I had my foot on brake pushed all the way to floor and car continued almost like it slid into the impact/collision. His car was not damaged but attached is the damage to my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10863295, filed 2016-05, 3,500 miles“Water filling trunk and getting the back seat carpet wet. Mold smell until I discovered the trunk needs to be drained. Found leaking gaskets on tail lights. Bumper needs to be removed. Common problem dealer will not fix under warranty. I one of the tail lights also failed. 38k miles”
NHTSA complaint #11220312, filed 2019-06, 38,000 miles“I was traveling on the highway (in motion), there was a very loud boom. The sunroof exploded! There was no known debris from the roadway and the shattered glass was not in my vehicle; the sunroof shattered outward.”
NHTSA complaint #11072382, filed 2018-02, 28,600 miles“Water leaking into trunk of vehicle for quite some time, but thought it was from opening trunk when it was raining. Recently had tailight gasket replaced not under warranty or recall. Water still leaking and 2in split weld discovered behind bumper which cause taillight and trunk to not sit properly. Vehicle bought new and no accidents. Instructed to go to a body shop for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11149898, filed 2018-11, 30,000 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
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 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 2015 Chevrolet Impala
96 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsLane departure
42 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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