The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 8 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (222 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2014 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Passenger air bag may deploy with child seat installed
Certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between April 2013 and June 2015 have front vented-heated passenger seats.
Brake Pads May Stay Engaged, Risking Fire
The electronic parking brake piston actuation arm in certain vehicles may not fully retract, leaving the brake pads partially engaged with the rotors.
Brake Pads May Stay Partly Engaged, Risking Fire
Certain 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between November 2012 and May 2014 may have an electronic parking brake piston actuation arm that does not fully retract.
Most common 2014 Chevrolet Impala problems
Problem areas named in the 638 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 222 |
| Steering | 141 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 104 |
| Unknown Or Other | 87 |
| Service Brakes | 83 |
| Engine | 56 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 |
| Air Bags | 44 |
| Lane Departure | 42 |
| Power Train | 39 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated unexpectedly.
cars trunk randomly pops open , it's a safety issue because something can fall out my trunk and cause other car an accident. will have an appointment to inspect soon. since I just got this car june 2026 and the first time it randomly popped open was back in August, it's October and I woke up to another random trunk opened incident.
The lighting is unsafe at night, the light does not light up the road so you can safely see what is is front of you, ITs a major design flaw in the light housing, upgraded to a brighter bulb does not help.
While driving my 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited Police vehicle, VIN [XXX], the engine unexpectedly shut off. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle subsequently would crank but would not start normally. A diagnostic scan produced code P069E, Fuel Pump Control Module Requested MIL Illumination. After the failure, the vehicle would crank without starting using the normal ignition. The vehicle was towed home. I attempted to start vehicle using the factory remote-start system. It started as normal with the remote-start system, but shut off after a few minutes. I am reporting this because an unexpected engine shutdown while the vehicle is in motion created a safety risk due to the s
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stabili-Trak warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering to become extremely firm. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact safely pulled over, and after the audible alarm ceased, the vehicle returned to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle lost electrical power and stalled on several occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle frequently lost power. The contact stated that the battery terminals were disconnected and reconnected after the failure,
2014 Chevrolet Impala safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (12.1% rollover risk) |
2014 Chevrolet Impala questions
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala: Passenger air bag may deploy with child seat installed; Brake Pads May Stay Engaged, Risking Fire; Brake Pads May Stay Partly Engaged, Risking Fire; Electrical System; Parking Brake. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on 638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (222), Steering (141), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (104).
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2014 Chevrolet Impala up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 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.