2005 Chevrolet Impala Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2005 Chevrolet Impala has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA, including 39 crashes, 13 fires, 32 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (337 reports).

1Recalls
609Owner complaints
39Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2005 Chevrolet Impala recalls

Electrical System:Ignition

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

Most common 2005 Chevrolet Impala problems

Problem areas named in the 609 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System337
Steering60
Power Train52
Exterior Lighting49
Service Brakes, Hydraulic35
Engine And Engine Cooling34
Air Bags33
Engine30
Fuel System, Gasoline25
Vehicle Speed Control24

What owners report

2026-06-16, Air Bags
On XXX in [XXX], while at a complete stop, without cause or prior warning, airbags violently deployed causing property damage to the entire instrument panel and windshield, and bodily injuries. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-12-30, Power Train
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
2024-12-26, Air Bags
When traveling down a steep incline the front driver and passenger side airbags went off. There was no collision with anything, also there's no damage to the car aside from the airbags themselves.
2024-06-03, Power Train
Transmission shifts hard after engine warms up.
2023-01-04, Unknown Or Other
The car shuts off while driving. Loose power steering hazardous while turning at higher speeds... dangerous for. Vehicles in front or back . The car also jumps or jolts when driving. And looses power causing severe loss of control especially when icy or snow road conditions.

2005 Chevrolet Impala questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Impala?

Based on 609 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (337), Steering (60), Power Train (52).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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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