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2019 Chevrolet Impala

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 14 of 28 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

5 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2026
Air Bags

No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership or any other individual. The component has not been subject to any inspection. I do not recall the specific war…

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No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership or any other individual. The component has not been subject to any inspection. I do not recall the specific warning message displayed on the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI #11747462

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2026
Air BagsSeats

Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.

NHTSA ODI #11716218

40,000 miles · Jan 27, 2021
Air BagsCrash

I WAS ON GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AND HIT A DEER , ALL THE SMOKE CAME OUT BUT MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND MY CAR WAS TOTALLED. I'M GETTING NO RESPONSE FROM DEALER OR ANYBODY.

NHTSA ODI #11390118

29,000 miles · Jul 26, 2020
Air BagsCrash

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN A RENTAL WHILE DRIVING THROUGH ILLINOIS. A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR, THE SEATBELTS ENGAGED SO HARD THAT IT SNAPPED THE BACK OF MY DRIVER SEAT HOWEVER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT RELEASE. THE AIR BAG SIGNAL FOR THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER SIDES CAME ON BUT THE AI…

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I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN A RENTAL WHILE DRIVING THROUGH ILLINOIS. A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR, THE SEATBELTS ENGAGED SO HARD THAT IT SNAPPED THE BACK OF MY DRIVER SEAT HOWEVER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT RELEASE. THE AIR BAG SIGNAL FOR THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER SIDES CAME ON BUT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. PICTURES ATTACHED.

NHTSA ODI #11341561

9,000 miles · Jul 16, 2019
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH TO SWITCH LANES TO THE RIGHT LANE, ANOTHER DRIVER IN THE LEFT LANE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE OTHER WAY HOWEVER THE OTHER VEHICLE HIT THE VEHICLE AGAIN WHICH HAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWER…

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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH TO SWITCH LANES TO THE RIGHT LANE, ANOTHER DRIVER IN THE LEFT LANE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE OTHER WAY HOWEVER THE OTHER VEHICLE HIT THE VEHICLE AGAIN WHICH HAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE, FLIPPED MORE THAN TWICE AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURY, LEFT SIDE BODY PAINS, PROBLEMS WALKING, A NEUROLOGIST ASSESSMENT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURY AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK BACK PAINS AS ALL 3 RECEIVED FURTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD A SOURCE INSPECT THE NON-AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT. A DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE YET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

NHTSA ODI #11232471

Official recalls

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18V576000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Aug 30, 2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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