Most common 2019 Chevrolet Impala problems
Share of the 28 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Impala complaints by model year
Best Impala years: 2020, 2019, 2018. Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2004. Compare all years →
2019 Chevrolet Impala recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.
What 2019 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while turning left, the vehicle skidded before completing the turn. The contact also stated that there was a hole in the muffler. Additionally, the sway bar was fractured on the driver's side. The bushing, actuator brake, and rotors were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The VIN was not available.
Passenger side Blind Spot monitoring light consistently stays on even when no cars are next to me. Dangerous specially on the freeway. Took it to dealership said it wasnt covered. Notice the samething happening to alot of the Impala online. Please help.
Air bags
No one sits in the passenger seat 99% of the time. The passenger airbag warning light is illuminated, and I am uncertain about its proper deployment in a critical situation. The issue remains unverified by a dealership or any other individual. The component has not been subject to any inspection. I do not recall the specific warning message displayed on the dashboard.
Tl* the contact rented a 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH to switch lanes to the right lane, another driver in the left lane crashed into the contacts vehicle. The contact maneuvered the other way however the other vehicle hit the vehicle again which had caused the vehicle to swerve, flipped more than twice and the vehicle crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained head injury, left side body pains, problems walking, a neurologist assessment. The front passenger sustained head injury and the rear passenger sustained head, neck back pains as all 3 received further medical treatment. A police report was filed. The insurance company had a source inspect the non-air bag deployment to provide a report. A dealer had not inspected the vehicle yet. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a facility. …
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed; however, the transmission was already shifted to park(P). The vehicle was unable to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery to turn off the vehicle and reconnected the battery to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 104,170.
The vehicle was in motion when exiting the freeway the vehicle lost all power without warning. The vehicle turned off completely no power steering or electrical indications of problem shown on dashboard. After pulling over putting the vehicle in park, it turned back on without any problems. The vehicle has 35736 miles and this is the second occurrence. The first time I was pulling up to a stop light as I was waiting for the light to change the entire vehicle turned off, all power train and electrical as well.
2019 Chevrolet Impala engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 28 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Impala a good car?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Impala rates better than average: 91% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Impala at the same age. It is one of the best Impala years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
The electrical system — 9 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year, most often about horn. Next are the air bags (5) and transmission & drivetrain (5).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Impala have?
There is 1 recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, the most recent from August 30, 2018 (caliper). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Impala?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2019 and 2018. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2009 and 2004. See the full Chevrolet Impala years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Impala problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 37,000 miles; 71% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.