Tenth generation
2015 Chevrolet Impala
The most reported problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala is power steering loss, with 37 complaints, usually around 70,000 miles.
- 300owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 10involved a crash
- 60,020median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Impala doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2015 model year.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has 300 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 270 for 2015 sedans on this site. Of the 7 Impala model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Power steering loss has 37 complaints and infotainment has 34, out of 300 in all. A quarter of the 28 owners who gave a mileage for power steering loss saw it by about 37,000 miles, and half by about 70,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 22 of the 300 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 10 reports mention a crash, 11 mention a fire and 9 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 10, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Airbag has a recall on the same system (15V-465). Power steering loss and infotainment have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2019, with 80 complaints, 2.7 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 6 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: power steering cuts out or goes heavy, 37 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
300 complaints is about the median for a 2015 model on this site and about the median for a 2015 sedan. Among the 4 Impala model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet filed 1,657 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Chevrolet Impala. 136 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 12 bulletins · 37 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of "Steering Assist Is Reduced" Message and One of The Following DTCs Are Set: C056D, U0415.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure for reprogramming power steering control module due to a notchy or stick/slip feeling in the steering wheel near the center position.
10 more on this problem
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION OF A NOTCHY OR STICKY FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL NEAR THE CENTER POSITION.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FUSE FOR A CONDITION OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE GROUND CONNECTION AND REPROGRAM THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE IF A CUSTOMER COMMENTS ON A INTERMITTENT SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct a condition of notchy or stick/slip feeling in steering wheel near center position.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering fluid cooling pipe and engine oil cooling pipe for concerns of power steering lines or engine oil lines leaking due to rubbing
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of loss of power steering assist, hard to steer, and/or "Service Power Steering" message on in DIC.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information to correct a customer concern of IPC gauges sweep, loss of power steering assist, intermittent no crank, reduced engine power and multiple U-codes.
CHEVROLET: BODY HARNESS CONTACTS REAR SEAT BACK BOLSTER BRACKET; RUBBING ANTI ABRASION TAPE AND WIRE INSULATION, CAUSING SHORT TO GROUND AND INTERFERES WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK AND ENGINE POWER ...
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DUE TO AN IMPROPER JUMP START, THE POWER STEERING FUSE WAS EITHER BLOWN OR FAILED, CAUSING A HARD STEERING. OR LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 60 bulletins · 34 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will lose audio except warning chimes and become inoperative after using Siri. The concern may be corrected by an ignition cycle.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Loss of Radio Audio Shortly After an OnStar In-Vehicle Voice Message Is Heard.
58 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radio for vehicles with the condition of Intermittent Pop Noise from the Speakers Followed by a Reset of the Radio and Clock due to a software issue.
N172097060 Special Coverage Adjustment. Certain vehicles may have a condition where the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) modules may fail or malfunction due to water intrusion.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone.
This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on multi-media infotainment tester (MIT), does not function properly when diagnosing infotainment complaints, which may lead to mis-diagnosis.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal ...
This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for the customer concern of a blank radio with/without audio, by checking the the wiring harness, ECU and reprograming the HMI software update, if the wiring or ECU are not the cause.
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern that radio will not turn on or function.
Plus 48 older ones not listed here.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 29 complaints
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the X2 or PPS sensor mat terminal connector for loose connections that may cause the airbag warning message to come on.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 4 bulletins · 24 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
18029 - Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above, may have an inoperative purge solenoid that could lead to excessive fuel vapors entering the combustion chamber from the fuel tank.
2 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 ...
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of loss of power steering assist, hard to steer, and/or "Service Power Steering" message on in DIC.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 4 bulletins · 24 complaints
This service bulletin informs dealers that a new Power Brake Booster Vacuum Cap will need to be replaced when installing the revised Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe to correct DTCs being set due to misrouting of brake booster vacuum pipe.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
2 more on this problem
17650 - Customer Advisory Letter. If this condition affects your vehicle you may noticed the CNG odor or hear a hissing sound.
This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash.
Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 1 bulletin · 20 complaints
This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise.
Battery dies or the car will not start 13 bulletins · 14 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to diagnosis a possible resistance concern in the battery system.
11 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the G103 ground to correct a customer concern of intermittent no crank, no start, remote start inoperative, anti-theft light on, malfunction indicator light (MIL) illuminated caused by to a loose or ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for the OnStar back-up battery failure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1446 or B1447 and the OnStar LED is red.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no start or multiple messages on the Driver Information Center during cold weather.
This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow ...
BUICK/CADILLAC/ GMC/ CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BATTERY IS DEAD DUE TO ONSTAR MODULE AND IF VEHICLE FAILS TO START AFTER 4 DAYS AND OCCURS EVEN IF ONSTAR SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIVE. *PE UPDATED 11/6/15. *PE
14395 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. ON SOME VEHICLES, A PERFORMANCE ISSUE WITH THE ONSTAR® MODULE MIGHT IMPACT THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY LIFE. THIS CAN CAUSE A DEAD BATTERY IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT STARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 DAYS.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent "Service Charging System" message on the Driver Information Center or a Battery Malfunction Indicator Lamp during an auto stop ...
OnStar® Module Battery Drain
14659 - SERVICE UPDATE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO PERFORM A QUALITY AUDIT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE (LKW).
Plus 1 older ones not listed here.
Check engine light or misfire 41 bulletins · 10 complaints
This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
39 more on this problem
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to replace the oil control valve (OCV) to correct customers driveability concerns of Chuggle, Surge, Misfire and a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P06DE set in the Engine Control Module.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire and DTC's immediately following HFV6 re-manufactured engines replacement.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire in HFV6 re-manufactured engines.
Plus 29 older ones not listed here.
Complaints filed by year
80 complaints came in 2019, 2.7 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. 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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15400.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to July 28, 2014. 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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14476.
All 3 recalls on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
Power steering loss, with 37 of the 300 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 70,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Of the 199 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 35,000 miles and half by about 60,000.
How many 2015 Chevrolet Impala complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
22 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for power steering loss on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
No recall on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala is on the same system as power steering loss. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.