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2018 Chevrolet Impala: recalls and problems

1 recall and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

1recalls
59complaints
6crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other16 · 27%
  • Electrical System11 · 19%
  • Power Train10 · 17%
  • Steering7 · 12%
  • Engine7 · 12%
  • Service Brakes7 · 12%
  • Air Bags5 · 8%
  • Exterior Lighting4 · 7%
  • Seats3 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

The transmission failed, shifting is no longer smooth. it hesitates and shakes the entire car, and the car slows down to almost a crawl uphill. i understand this is an issue with chevrolet impalas. so now i have an $8200 bill for a problem i was never told about, and that gm knew that it existed. so, yes, the issue has been identified, reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. the warning light came on when the iss

Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2018 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the a/c was activated during the summer of 2025, the a/c failed to function as intended. the contact stated that hot air was blowing through the vents. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with an evap leak. the leak was found on a corner near the evaporative canister. the

Steering

I was driving and parked the car at the store. after checking out i went to the car got ready to leave and started backing out and the car would not turn to the left at all. i took it to the shop and was told they do not see anything wrong with my car but a steering message is coming up.

Air Bags,Seats

Passenger side front seat. when occupied, airbag sensor located inside the seat is malfunctioning. my husbands safety is at risk when he's in the car. he tries moving the seat up, back, etc. sometimes works and the airbag sensor works. we are fearing that if there were any accident or need, that his life would be in danger if the airbag didn't deploy. this shouldn't be at the consumers expense as this is a safety iss

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Impala. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.