2014 Chevrolet Impala: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own
Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data
Praised redesign with a premium cabin, but the launch year is the most-complained 10th-gen Impala: bad-ground StabiliTrak/traction faults and electric-power-steering failures, both recalled. 3 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala ranged from $26,860 to $33,880 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).
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Praised redesign with a premium cabin, but the launch year is the most-complained 10th-gen Impala: bad-ground StabiliTrak/traction faults and electric-power-steering failures, both recalled.
Sources (5)
- repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/chevrolet/impala
- fixdapp.comhttps://www.fixdapp.com/car-reviews/best-worst-years-of-chevrolet-impala-grap…
- slashgear.comhttps://www.slashgear.com/1694132/chevrolet-impala-best-worst-years/
- rerev.comhttps://rerev.com/articles/chevy-impala-years-to-avoid/
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=imp…
Known issues
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Bad chassis ground connections trigger Service StabiliTrak / Service Traction Control / engine-power-reduced warnings and limp mode, concentrated on 2014 cars and addressed by recall but known to recur.
commonly reported · 84 NHTSA complaints · electrical
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The electric power steering can fail with a "Power Steering" warning and sudden loss of assist, most often on 2014 cars.
commonly reported · 71 NHTSA complaints · steering
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HVAC blend-door actuators tick or stick, causing the temperature to swing hot/cold until the actuator is replaced.
occasional · 10 NHTSA complaints · hvac
Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.
Sources (3)
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=imp…
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=imp…
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chevrolet&model=imp…
Recalls & safety
Recall history hasn't been loaded for this model year yet.
Whether a recall is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN. Check it free at NHTSA's VIN lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), or ask the seller for proof the repair was done.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Smooth, composed highway ride and a refined 305-hp 3.6L V6 option
- Quiet, spacious, near-premium full-size cabin that reviewers rate among the best for the price
- Large trunk and genuine room for five adults
- Reliability improves markedly from the 2016 model year on
- Strong used value and good crash-test/safety scores
Cons
- Thirsty V6 and an underpowered-feeling base 2.5L four
- Big and heavy with numb, uninvolving handling
- Launch-year (2014) bad-ground StabiliTrak and electric-power-steering failures
- 3.6L V6 catalytic-converter / exhaust-manifold flange can crack
- Discontinued after 2020, a consideration for long-term parts and resale
Trims & original pricing
| Trim | Original base MSRP | New today | Engine | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $26,860 | discontinued | — | — |
| LT | $29,110 | discontinued | — | — |
| LTZ | $33,880 | discontinued | — | — |
Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.
Sources (1)
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2014-chevrolet-impala-price
Cost to own
| Repairs (rises with mileage) | ≈ $550–600/yr |
| Expected lifespan | ~200k miles |
National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.
Sources (1)
- repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/chevrolet/impala
Frequently asked questions
What problems does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have?
Documented issue patterns include: Bad chassis ground connections trigger Service StabiliTrak / Service Traction Control / engine-power-reduced warnings and limp mode, concentrated on 2014 cars and addressed by recall but known to recur; The electric power steering can fail with a "Power Steering" warning and sudden loss of assist, most often on 2014 cars; HVAC blend-door actuators tick or stick, causing the temperature to swing hot/cold until the actuator is replaced. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Praised redesign with a premium cabin, but the launch year is the most-complained 10th-gen Impala: bad-ground StabiliTrak/traction faults and electric-power-steering failures, both recalled.
How much did the 2014 Chevrolet Impala cost new?
Between $26,860 and $33,880 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.
Is the Chevrolet Impala expensive to maintain?
Estimated repairs run roughly $550–600/year as mileage climbs.
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