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2009 Chevrolet Impala Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 824 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2009 Chevrolet Impala

The 2009 Chevrolet Impala is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
824
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
43
Crashes + Injuries
9 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2009 Chevrolet Impala (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V507000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V355000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V377000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V480000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #08V517000
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Most Common Problems — 2009 Chevrolet Impala

Based on 824 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
194
Air Bags
168
Vehicle Speed Control
90
Power Train
64
Steering
57
Engine
48
Service Brakes
39
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
30
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Chevrolet Impala — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2009 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2009 Chevrolet Impala

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Chevrolet Impala has 5 recalls and 824 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Impala safe to buy?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Impala should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Chevrolet Impala.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.