2019 Chevrolet Impala Safety Report
2019 Chevrolet Impala Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Chevrolet Impala. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (26) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Chevrolet Impala with 13 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Chevrolet Impala before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Impala Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Impala years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 13 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Impala | 57 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 113 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala | 109 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Chevrolet Impala | 295 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Chevrolet Impala Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyAir Bags
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Chevrolet onlySteering
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyAir Bags,Seats
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags,Seats issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
Reliability Score
The 2019 Chevrolet Impala receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Sensor Issue The airbags may turn off when the passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Torque Converter Failure The transmission torque converter shuddered and did not stop after service, requiring a $5,870.68 repair bill. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Jerking The steering wheel can jerk while accelerating, and the back of the car makes a clinking noise. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Low Coolant And Parking Brake Issues The car does not alert for low coolant or parking brake issues. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Chevrolet Impala:
Airbag issues are a common problem.
Transmission issues are a common problem.
Steering issues are a common problem.
Electrical system issues are a common problem.
Recall Details for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala by NHTSA:
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Impala with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 4 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.
Transmission torque converter shuddered and did not stop after service. Had to replace entire transmission for $5870.68 repair bill.
Jerking while picking up speed, key fob keep saying not detected, Radio feature work but stuck to basic screen I guess electrical problem Brakes is very rough not sure
Blind spot detector is causing the driver interface to display false alarms
Last summer I was experiencing intermittent issues where the vehicle seemed to have a mind of its own while I was cruising. The steering wheel would randomly lock up as if it was forcing me to go straight on a curved road for example. It would happen a couple of more times until one day I was trying to go home from work and I saw a message indicating something along the lines of “Service: Power st...
While driving, the back of the car near the tire makes a clinking noise.
My car does not alert me of no or low coolant. Nor does the symbol comes on, on the dash.
Several different instances I've had my parking brake release as soon as I go to move after being parked for a long period of time. (I never set my parking brake to begin with so I don't understand why it keeps telling me it's released) Once it tells me it's been released, it's followed by a rough jersey of the car and then I'm able to move. Ever since I bought the car, there was a small shake. Th...
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the message “Shift to Park” was displayed; however, the transmission was already shifted to park(P). The vehicle was unable to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery to turn off the vehicle and reconnected the battery to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken...
The compressor is not on the recall list but for a 2019 to have it failed requiring a new one not even close to the expected 10-12 year mark. This car part can lead to other safety concerns so I believe needs review for a potential recall.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while turning left, the vehicle skidded before completing the turn. The contact also stated that there was a hole in the muffler. Additionally, the sway bar was fractured on the driver’s side. The bushing, actuator brake, and rotors were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechani...
Passenger side Blind Spot monitoring light consistently stays on even when no cars are next to me. Dangerous specially on the freeway. Took it to dealership said it wasnt covered. Notice the samething happening to alot of the Impala online. Please help.
It started raining and then I received a check engine light and reduced engine power light. I was unable to accelerate over 35 mph.
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.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RECENTLY CAME ON, CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND TURNED OFF DURING AS I TURNED RIGHT AT A LIGHT, HAD ONSTAR RUN DIAGNOSTICS, CODE INVOLVED THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, WAS ADVISED TO FILL UP WITH HIGH QUALITY FUEL, AND DRIVE WITH THE GAS CAP OFF TO CORRECT IT. I WAS TRAVELING ON A FAMILIAR HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH, FURTHER DOWN THE HIGHWAY I SEE DEER RUNNING ACROS...
MY 2019 IMPALA IS EQUIPPED WITH HEATED STEERING WHEEL, IN THE PAST WEEK IT STOPPED WORKING, ONLY TO DISCOVER IT HAD A BLOWN FUSE. I CHANGED THE FUSE ONLY TO HAVE IT BLOWN A SECOND TIME. AT THIS POINT I REALIZED SOMETHING MORE INVOLVED WAS WRONG, TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED & REPAIRED. THEY REPAIRED/ REPLACED STEERING WHEEL HEATER MODULE & FUSE. WAS WORKING DAY I PICKED UP, THE FOLLOWIN...
MY CAR IS EQUIPPED W/A HEATED STEERING WHEEL. ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON ONE COLD MORNING ONLY TO DISCOVER IT WAS NOT WORKING. CHECKED THE MANUAL TO LOCATE FUSE BOX FOUND FUSE WAS BLOWN, REPLACED FUSE STARTED CAR UP TO CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL & NOTHING. AGAIN CHECKED FUSE...BLOWN AGAIN. NOW CONCERNED OF A POSSIBLE ELECTORAL PROBLEM. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER AN SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE CHECK...
2019 IMPALA PREMIER AND THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT IS FULL OF CONDENSATION. ITS HAS NOT DRIED IN THE SUN OR DRIVING WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. IM TOLD THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT HOUSING WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $800. ITS CAUSING THAT LIGHT NOT TO ILLUMINATE AS BRIGHT AS THE DRIVER SIDE.
THE 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT. NOW THE AC COMPRESSOR NOT GETTING ANY POWER TO IT. THE COMPRESSOR JUST START BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. THE CAR HAD 34,428 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY PUT R1234YF FREON IN IT AND MAKE SURE THE PRESSURE WAS JUST RIGHT. AND THEY TELLING ME THAT I DON'T HAVE FACTORY WARRANTY ON IT. JUST BELIEVE T...
WHILE DRIVING @ 65 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYED : " POWER STEERING FAILURE, DRIVE VEHICLE WITH CAUTION ". CHANGED LANES AS AN INITIAL TEST AND CONFIRMED POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE. UNKNOWN CAUSE FOR POWER STEERING LOSS. DESPITE GREATER DIFFICULTY MAKING TURNS SAFELY DROVE VEHICLE TO ITS PRE-TROUBLE EXPECTED DESTINATION, PARKED & SHUTDOWN ENGINE. 30 MINUTES ...
Showing 20 of 26 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Chevrolet Impala
Has the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA have?
The 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA has 26 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
The 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA involve electrical system (5 complaints), power train (3 complaints), air bags (3 complaints). Other affected components include steering, unknown or other, air bags,seats.
How many crash reports does the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA out of 26 total complaints (15.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA out of 26 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA is generally recommended. It has 26 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (3 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (3 complaints), 4. STEERING (2 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
Be cautious of potential airbag and transmission issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to avoid costly repairs. The 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA has 26 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
The 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 26 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Airbag Sensor Issue and Transmission Torque Converter Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA?
Known issues with the 2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA include: Airbag Sensor Issue, Transmission Torque Converter Failure, Steering Jerking, Low Coolant and Parking Brake Issues. These are based on patterns found across 26 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are the airbags reliable?
There have been reports of airbags turning off when the passenger is seated due to a sensor issue.
What are the common electrical issues?
Steering jerking, clinking noises from the back, and electrical problems with the radio are common.
Is the transmission reliable?
There have been reports of transmission torque converter failure requiring expensive repairs.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential airbag and transmission issues. Regular maintenance is crucial to avoid costly repairs.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Chevrolet Impala
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The data includes 26 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Chevrolet Impala an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14