2014 Chevrolet Impala: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Chevrolet Impala: 12 recalls, 636 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
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Recalls
12 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #13V220000 · 2013 · 10,210 vehicles
What's wrong: Originally, in May 2013, gm recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ats and model year 2013 Cadillac xts; and model year 2014 Chevrolet impala vehicles. In October 2013, gm informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps May…
Why it matters: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver May not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Gm's recall number is 13158.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V092000 · 2014 · 355 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster May disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Why it matters: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver May be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position May not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to…
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V355000 · 2014 · 3,141,731 vehicles
What's wrong: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick lacrosse, 2006-2011 Buick lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac deville, 2006-2011 Cadillac dts,…
Why it matters: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags May not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.
Steering Vehicle recall #14V409000 · 2014 · 106 vehicles
What's wrong: Improperly torqued fasteners May cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Why it matters: If any of the components separate, the vehicle May have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.
Steering Vehicle recall #14V450000 · 2014 · 57,242 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the power steering control module (pscm), the affected vehicles May have a loss of power steering assist during start up or while driving.
Why it matters: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will clean paint from behind the ground stud nut and update the pscm software, free of charge.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #14V489000 · 2014 · 14,940 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event of an accident, the center storage console May not stay latched. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Why it matters: The storage compartment door May not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Parts to remedy this condition are not currently available. Gm will send owners an interim notification in early October 2014, and will send a second letter when parts are available. At that time dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the console storage compartment door inertia latch,…
Airbags Vehicle recall #14V518000 · 2014 · 5 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) set to "manufacturing mode."
Why it matters: In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the sdm to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014.
Parking brake Vehicle recall #14V541000 · 2014 · 205,309 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm May not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Why it matters: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors May cause excessive brake heat that May result in a fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V614000 · 2014 · 106,307 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module May be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Why it matters: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.
Parking brake Vehicle recall #15V085000 · 2015 · 3,660 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm May not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety systems (fmvss) no. 135 "light vehicle brake systems."
Why it matters: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors May cause excessive brake heat that May result in a fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began March 5, 2015.
Parking brake Vehicle recall #15V202000 · 2015 · 126 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm May not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety systems (fmvss) no. 135 "light vehicle brake systems."
Why it matters: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors May cause excessive brake heat that May result in a fire.
The fix: Gm has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #15V465000 · 2015 · 5,493 vehicles
What's wrong: Accordingly, the automatic occupant sensing (aos) system May fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: If the front passenger air bag deploys with a child seat in the front passenger seat, it increases the risk of injury to the child.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will correct the calibration-learning error by preconditioning the empty seat, and also resetting the ECU to a seat zero-value, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 8 mention a fire, 9 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (221): the most common themes are electrical failure (91), stalls / loses power (40).
- Steering (140): the most common themes are steering problems (130), warning light on (38).
- Stability control (104): the most common themes are warning light on (30), electrical failure (18).
- Other / unknown (87): the most common themes are electrical failure (16), leaks (11), stalls / loses power (9).
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has 636 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 28 Impala model years for complaints (1.7× the average Impala year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (136 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 60,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (272 complaints, 1 recalls), 2015 (300 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 24 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Impala problems?
Owners have filed 636 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (221), steering (140), stability control (104).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (S6)), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
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