2002 Chevrolet Impala Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2002 Chevrolet Impala has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 795 complaints with NHTSA, including 38 crashes, 32 fires, 35 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (320 reports).

4Recalls
795Owner complaints
38Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 Chevrolet Impala recalls

Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire

Recall 15V701Oct 26, 20151,003,556 vehicles affected

Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.

Electrical System:Ignition

Recall 14V400Jul 3, 20145,877,718 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V116Apr 8, 20091,497,516 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 02V222Aug 9, 2002133,221 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Chevrolet Impala problems

Problem areas named in the 795 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System320
Exterior Lighting131
Engine And Engine Cooling109
Engine75
Service Brakes, Hydraulic66
Steering61
Air Bags47
Power Train37
Visibility33
Equipment20

What owners report

2026-05-06, Air Bags
The contact’s son owned a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the contact was unaware of how the failure occurred; however, the contact’s son was involved in a crash in which the vehicle collided with a wall. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed during the crash. The contact stated that the contact’s son sustained multiple injuries, and medical attention was provided. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the injuries included a fractured nose, lacerations to the nose and cheek, a broken right femur, a shattered right knee, collapsed lung, broken ribs, and paralysis on the right sid
2026-01-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel system or backfire is what I believe happened to it. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety was severely put at risk because the car exploded and caught fire while I was inside the car and fire came through the dash and air conditioner slots, anything could of happened whether shrapnel or burn. this also put others at risk if my spouse was in the car with me or the apartment complex I live in could have caught fire and endangered multiple people. No the issue has not been seen or confirmed by a dealer or service center. Yes the vehicle has been inspected by state fire marshal. No there was no warning lights or problems at all. We drove the car the night before,
2025-05-24, Tires
225/60 R16 tire size valve leak and pushed in slow tire leak
2025-05-23, Electrical System
Power windows fail at times Blinkers fail at times Front hub assembly damage Front calipers are damaged and affect steering These are available for inspection. There are huge safety risks with all of these compromised issues. Last inspection is unknown. No known warning lamps present.
2024-06-25, Electrical System
Transmission hesitates to pull out in drive from a stop

2002 Chevrolet Impala questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Impala: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Electrical System:Ignition; Engine And Engine Cooling; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Impala?

Based on 795 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (320), Exterior Lighting (131), Engine And Engine Cooling (109).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chevrolet Impala has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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