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2018 Chevrolet Impala Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 58 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chevrolet Impala

The 2018 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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72/100

Good Choice — 2018 Chevrolet Impala

The 2018 Chevrolet Impala has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
58
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Chevrolet Impala (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V576000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Chevrolet Impala

Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
11
Power Train
10
Electrical System
8
Steering
7
Air Bags
5
Service Brakes
4
Exterior Lighting
3
Engine
2
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Chevrolet Impala — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 258 complaints 2013 270 complaints 2014 630 complaints 2015 297 complaints 2016 110 complaints 2017 116 complaints 2018 58 complaints 2019 26 complaints 2020 13 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Chevrolet Impala

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Chevrolet Impala has 1 recall and 58 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Impala have?
The 2018 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Impala safe to buy?
The 2018 Chevrolet Impala has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Impala should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Impala are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015.
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.