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2017 Chevrolet Impala Electrical system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
13%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Recently purchased this vehicle 3 months ago took it in for a routine oil change after driving it for several miles and filling the gas tank loud exhaust sound with an onstar diagnostic p0151 code appeared. Thinking there was water in the line I purchased heat to remove the moisture with no results. I proceeded to open the hood of the car for inspection and found the oxygen sensors lying in the cooling fans and the catalytic converter disconnected from the engine block. …”

NHTSA complaint #11195313, filed 2019-04, 5 miles

“On november 17th and 20th of 2018 while at mall parking lot and at drug store as I proceed to leave my car's battery had completely drained it's power. No lights or doors were left on and I had to get aaa to boost me on those two occasions. When I took the car back to the dealer they simply said they could not find anything wrong or locate the problem after keeping the car for a day. I purchased this car new september 2017 and has less than 12,000 miles as of today. What am I suppose to dojust keep going as if no problem exist? …”

NHTSA complaint #11153928, filed 2018-11, 11,319 miles

“Nov 2018: center console / tv failure including back-up camera along with infotainment. Occurred just after 36,000 miles, thus GM warranty did not cover and repair cost for hmi module = $732 though we do have a 3rd party ext. Warranty, we still paid $200+ out of pocket and feel it irresponsible for GM electronics to fail just 1 year after model year (as electronics normally should not relate to # miles) - should be a factory recall. Repeated attempts to contact Chevrolet senior support by phone to discuss situation went unanswered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11160967, filed 2018-12, 36,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 117,892 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was registered as 64,484.”

NHTSA complaint #11659982, filed 2025-05, 64,484 miles

“The hmi module has gone out.this affects the rear view camera and the entire display. Secondly, since then the power steering has also gone out on the car while in motion!! It went out suddenly. Brand new battery still not resolved. These problems are both electrical and seem to be now common problems. Gm should issue recall as this can cause major accident and loss of life. The absence of rear camera makes vehicle out of compliance with the laws stating that all later models should have camera. There is nothing that can cause these problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11309834, filed 2020-02, 60,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020320%
2019932%
20181119%
20171513%
20163027%
20159632%
201422135%
20135219%
20125822%
20119519%
201013230%
200922427%
200822127%
200712820%
200612424%
200533154%
200468163%
200326438%
200230538%
200122530%
200018723%
19961113%
1995614%
1994533%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala

Other or unknown
31 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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