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Chevrolet Impala
Model Overview
The Chevrolet Impala is a well-known name in the full-size sedan class. This is a large, roomy and comfortable car with lots of interior and cargo space. Handling is good for for a big, laid-back car. Premier trim approaches luxury car levels of interior comfort and convenience. Good highway fuel economy makes the Impala an excellent road-trip vehicle.
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Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
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Keeps on Ticking
December 01, 2017
Overall Score
Awesome car, over 326000 and going strong, keep your oil changed regularily, use synthetic because of the high mileage, little to no rust, like the energizer bunny, keeps on going and going, awesome car.
Comfort
6
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
8
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2018-461
Recall date
2018-08-30
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18279
Units Affected:
19,385
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
Recall number
2016-340
Recall date
2016-06-30
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
36110
Units Affected:
18,584
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat frame may damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor (PPS) module. If this occurs, the system may fail to detect an occupant in passenger seat and improperly suppress the front passenger airbag. The damage could also cause the airbag fuse to short, disabling air bags and seatbelt pretensioners. These issues could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash where airbag and/or pretensioner deployment is warranted. Correction: Dealers will inspect wiring and repair as necessary, as well as apply protective anti-abrasion tape. Note: If the passenger airbag is suppressed, the passenger airbag status indicator would indicate that the passenger airbag is off even when a passenger is sitting in the front passenger seat. In addition, the "service airbag" message would be displayed in the driver information centre (DIC). This could also cause the cluster gauges and DIC alerts to intermittently turn off or not function properly.
Recall number
2015-501
Recall date
2015-10-23
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15757
Units Affected:
105,933
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts. The engine’s plastic “beauty” cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension will also be removed, if they haven’t been already. Note: This recall supersedes and is an expansion of recalls 2008-081, 2009-105 and 2015-145. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall number
2015-325
Recall date
2015-07-22
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15400
Units Affected:
215
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may contain a calibration-learning error that will cause the AOS system to fail to suppress the front passenger airbag when an infant seat is placed in the front passenger seat. The front-passenger airbag status light will indicate that the airbag is “on” when the passenger seat is not occupied or is occupied by an infant. Additionally, the front-passenger seat’s safety-belt warning light and chime may turn on when the passenger seat is not occupied and the seatbelt is not buckled. If, despite safety warnings and provincial regulations, a child was placed in a child car seat secured in the passenger front position, the active airbag could deploy in a crash causing potential injury. Correction: Dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat and resetting the seat zero-value in the ECU.
Recall number
2015-145
Recall date
2015-04-02
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14574
Units Affected:
3,759
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers. For vehicles with the 3.8L V6 Supercharged engine (RPO L67), dealers will also replace the front (left hand) rocker cover gasket. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 2008-081 and 2009-105.
Recall number
2015-059
Recall date
2015-02-10
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15100
Units Affected:
122
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 - Brake Systems. The electronic parking brake may not fully release, which could cause the brakes to drag. In this condition, the parking brake indicator also may not illuminate even though the parking brake is engaged, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Brake drag could affect vehicle acceleration and cause undesired deceleration, excessive brake heat, and premature wear to some brake components. If the brake drag is significant or if the vehicle is operated for an extended period of time in this condition, there is a potential for the rear brakes to generate significant heat, smoke and sparks. Correction: Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software. Note: This recall involves vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 2014-380 and therefore require re-inspection and/or repair.
Recall number
2014-514
Recall date
2014-11-12
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14330
Units Affected:
1,977
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may experience an intermittent or lasting loss or reduction of power steering assist. If the power steering assist is lost or reduced, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort particularly at low vehicle speeds. The sudden change in steering effort may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will repair an electrical ground connection at the power steering control module and update software.
Recall number
2014-380
Recall date
2014-09-09
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14471
Units Affected:
6,137
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 - Brake Systems. The electronic parking brake may not fully release, which could cause the brakes to drag. In this condition, the parking brake indicator also may not illuminate even though the parking brake is engaged, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Brake drag could affect vehicle acceleration and cause undesired deceleration, excessive brake heat, and premature wear to some brake components. If the brake drag is significant or if the vehicle is operated for an extended period of time in this condition, there is a potential for the rear brakes to generate significant heat, smoke and sparks. Correction: Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software.
Recall number
2014-341
Recall date
2014-08-11
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14476
Units Affected:
266
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 - Occupant Protection. The center console door may not remain closed in a rear impact, contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the center console door latch.
Recall number
2014-284
Recall date
2014-07-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14350
Units Affected:
641,121
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
Recall number
2014-246
Recall date
2014-06-23
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14299
Units Affected:
186,013
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
Recall number
2014-054
Recall date
2014-02-25
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14048
Units Affected:
21
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions and CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. The shift cable adjuster may have been damaged at time of assembly and could disengage, causing the transmission to remain in a gear position different from the one indicated in the instrument panel. If the shift cable were to disengage while driving, upon stopping the vehicle, a driver could move the transmission range selector lever to the PARK position and remove the key, without the transmission being in PARK. If the parking brake is not set, the vehicle could roll, potentially resulting in a crash increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and install a revised adjuster and clip if necessary.
Recall number
2013-356
Recall date
2013-10-16
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13158
Units Affected:
1,140
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn, may not react in a timely manner when the driver does apply the brakes. As such, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module. Note: This recall supersedes 2013-176.
Recall number
2013-176
Recall date
2013-05-24
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13158
Units Affected:
118
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn, may not react in a timely manner when the driver does apply the brakes. As such, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module.
Recall number
2012-255
Recall date
2012-08-03
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12104
Units Affected:
1,713
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Chevrolet Impala police vehicles, the front control arms may fracture. If this occurs, some tire "squeal" or "chirping" may be heard when turning at low speeds. Sudden changes could occur in vehicle handling and, particularly at higher speeds, the driver may not be able to control the vehicle and a crash could occur, which may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace both control arms.
Recall number
2011-285
Recall date
2011-08-05
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11224
Units Affected:
1,370
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine, the high pressure (upper) power steering hose may have been misrouted and could contact the catalytic converter. With the engine ON, heat from the catalictic converter may melt the power steering hose. If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, which could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly. If it is not, the upper power steering hose will be replaced. Dealers will also install a protective sleeve around both power steering hoses, on all vehicles (regardless of routing), to prevent abrasion of the power steering hoses.
Recall number
2010-352
Recall date
2010-10-13
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10312
Units Affected:
19,304
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 - Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. The front seatbelt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door. As a result, the seatbelt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect both front seatbelts for proper installation of anchors to pretensioners and, if necessary, reinstall the anchors.
Recall number
2009-105
Recall date
2009-04-08
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
09047
Units Affected:
128,726
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers.
Recall number
2008-364
Recall date
2008-10-07
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08342
Units Affected:
2
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger-side airbag inflator was not built to GM's Specification and could fracture during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure occupants and the airbag cushion would not inflate fully therefore reducing the capability of the airbag to protect the passenger. Correction: Dealers will install a new passenger-side airbag.
Recall number
2006-287
Recall date
2006-10-31
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
06160
Units Affected:
145
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing an adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the tank. With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapours could seep out between the layers. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the fuel tank.
Recall number
2006-138
Recall date
2006-06-15
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
06016
Units Affected:
191
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the weld that attaches the passenger seat adjuster to the left floor mounting bracket may be mislocated and not meet strength specification. In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster for a specific date code. All seat adjusters found with that date code will be replaced.
Recall number
2004-198
Recall date
2004-06-16
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04049
Units Affected:
3,238
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, two bolts that attach the front brake caliper to the steering knuckle on the left and right front wheel assemblies were not tightened adequately. If too much movement occurs between the caliper bracket and knuckle, the bolt(s) may back out or fracture. Depending on whether one or both bolts back out or fracture, the result can be: 1) locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, 2) reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or 3) severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will tighten both bolts to the specified torque.
Recall number
2003-283
Recall date
2003-11-12
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03054B
Units Affected:
40,397
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, a combination of a low battery condition and fuel in the upper intake manifold while the ignition key is activated at engine start could cause an elevated rate of manifold over-pressurization events. The operator may experience a loud bang / intake backfire that could rupture the intake manifold, resulting in emitting dust from under the hood and a no-start condition. If this event were to occur, and if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur. Correction: Dealer will replace the fuel pressure regulator.
Recall number
2003-037
Recall date
2003-02-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03008
Units Affected:
28
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's side air bag may not deploy as designed, resulting in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. In addition, the air bag inflator may fracture. If this were to occur, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealer will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag.
Recall number
2002-151
Recall date
2002-08-13
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02032
Units Affected:
14,654
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have a driver's side airbag inflator that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the airbag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capacity of the bag to protect the driver. Correction: Dealers are to inspect and if necessary replace the driver side airbag module assembly.
Recall number
2001-126
Recall date
2001-04-27
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01035
Units Affected:
9,952
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Certain vehicles equipped with a 3.4L engine and ABS brakes do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 "Fuel System Integrity." A fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage. If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur. Correction: Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash.
Recall number
2000-196
Recall date
2000-09-15
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00067
Units Affected:
16,621
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Suspect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Recall number
2000-181
Recall date
2000-08-30
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00073
Units Affected:
11
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the airbag sensing and diagnostic modules (SDM) could experience a memory error resulting in the airbags not deploying in a crash situation. In a vehicle crash, a front seat occupant may receive more severe injuries. Correction: Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module.
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