2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited Problems

Notable Issues

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited has 500 NHTSA complaints and zero recalls, with electrical faults and steering defects as top concerns. Based on 500 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.

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Before you buy

This 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited has 500 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Electrical Faults.

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500
Complaints
10
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Injuries
β€”
Fatalities
β€”
Recalls

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited Fuel Economy

βœ“ EPA Official Data

EPA official fuel economy rating for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited.

18
MPG City
29
MPG Hwy
22
MPG Combined
410
g COβ‚‚/mile
Regular Gasoline
⚠️Costs $3,000 more than avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

4/5

11.3% rollover risk

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

4/5

Rollover

4/5

11.3% probability

βœ“Stability Control: Standardβ—‹Forward Collision Warning: Noβ—‹Lane Departure Warning: No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

CHEVROLET IMPALA LIMITED 2014 has 500 NHTSA complaints, with electrical faults (189) and steering defects (123) as top issues. No recalls exist. Buyers should inspect these systems before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited β€” key reliability facts
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Impala Limited
Model year
2014
NHTSA owner complaints
500
Crash-related complaints
10
Safety recall campaigns
0
Top reported component
Electrical Faults
Reliability signal
Notable Issues
EPA MPG combined
22
EPA MPG city / highway
18 / 29
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
NHTSA overall safety rating
4/5 stars
NHTSA frontal crash rating
4/5 stars
NHTSA side crash rating
4/5 stars
NHTSA rollover rating
4/5 stars
Electronic stability control
Standard

Common problems

Most common 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
189
complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#2
123
complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:2
#3
98
complaints

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Steering Defects, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited?

The 2014 Impala Limited may be worth considering only if thoroughly inspected, given the high complaint count. However, the lack of recalls and low confidence in data suggest uncertainty about overall reliability.

Electrical and steering issues can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns, making pre-purchase inspection critical.

May Suit

This year may suit budget-conscious buyers willing to accept higher risk and invest in a detailed mechanical inspection.

May Want to Avoid

Buyers seeking a trouble-free used car or those unable to verify repair history should avoid this model year.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited

Inspection Focus

  • Inspect the electrical system, including battery, alternator, and wiring harnesses.
  • Check steering components for play, noise, or leaks.
  • Test electronic stability control system for proper operation.

Before You Close the Deal

  • Have a mechanic inspect the electrical system thoroughly.
  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  • Request service records for steering and electrical repairs.
  • Test drive to check for steering play or warning lights.

Check the exact car

Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.

Before buying a used 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.

AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited shows a high volume of owner complaints, particularly for electrical faults (189) and steering defects (123). With no recalls and low confidence due to limited data, buyers should approach with caution. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.

Year context: Compared to other years, the 2014 Impala Limited has a high complaint count, but without data on other years, a full comparison is not possible.

Recall context: With zero recalls, the vehicle has no known safety campaigns, but this does not guarantee absence of defects.

Key Findings
  • Electrical faults account for 189 complaints, the highest among all components.
  • Steering defects total 123 complaints, indicating a common issue.
  • Electronic stability control has 98 complaints, suggesting potential safety system concerns.
Top Concerns
  • Electrical faults (189 complaints) are the most reported issue.
  • Steering defects (123 complaints) pose a significant safety risk.
  • Electronic stability control (98 complaints) may affect vehicle handling.
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect. Low confidence level means the data may not represent the entire vehicle population.

Full breakdown

All 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Electrical Faults18915β€”
Steering Defects1232β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)98β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues7341β€”
Brake System651β€”β€”
Engine Problems4722β€”
Lane Departure40β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions345β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain33β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration24β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures2112β€”
Structural Problems15β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper12β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures9β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System811β€”
Wheel Issues71β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues61β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention6β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues6β€”1β€”
Visibility5β€”β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB4β€”β€”β€”
Hydraulic3β€”β€”β€”
Traction Control System2β€”β€”β€”
Equipment2β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System1β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline1β€”β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

Showing 400 most recent complaints of 500 total. View all on NHTSA

Airbag Malfunctions CrashJun 12, 2025

I was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy

Steering DefectsJun 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, wh…

Steering DefectsMay 29, 2025

Very loud abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle, failed actuators. Resulting in hvac loss. Arecall issued in 2014 for stabilitrak /abs for bad grounds on 2014 Chevy Impalas. HOWEVER 2.5 and 3.6 L engines were not included, BUT NEED TO BE!!! the car will drive rough and…

Steering DefectsApr 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the power steering, service stabili-trak, and the check engine warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel seized briefly. The contact stated that shortly after the failure, the steering whe…

Uncategorized IssuesApr 24, 2025

Sunshade failure. The sunshade runs back and forth on track to close or open cloth cover. While driving with 4 main windows I pushed button to open shade halfway down the line the shade got off track and you could hear plastic cracking noises. I stopped the shade and pushed it cl…

Transmission / DrivetrainApr 24, 2025

I have push to start car. On my lunch i starting my car and I immediately notice the rpm went to 2500, which is high and it went up to 3000 and then the warning light flashed stability track error and check engine and swerving light I took a pic. I turn car off and wait a few min…

Electrical FaultsApr 19, 2025

I received an alert to service the sideview sensors. Also, the sideview alert keeps flashing in the side mirrors even when there's no vehicle present.

Electrical FaultsApr 9, 2025

Service side detection system came up on the display while driving on the freeway at 65MPH.

Electrical FaultsApr 6, 2025

Side detection system failure. I have had 3 harness replacements on driver side. 2 harness replacements on passenger side, and a module replacement just 2 years ago. This failure causes my instrumentation to shut off, turn signals not work, and shuts off cruise control when in …

Airbag MalfunctionsMar 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt audible chime was sounded, and the message "Air Bag ON" was displayed while the front passenger's side seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the calibr…

Steering DefectsMar 10, 2025

My steering wheel tripping , my brake light , my parking gear is triggered , stabilizing system and air bag

Uncategorized IssuesMar 10, 2025

My transmission as well -

Steering DefectsFeb 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact's wife was able to drive to the residence before the steering wheel seized. The "Service Powe…

Steering DefectsJan 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the deale…

Steering DefectsJan 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, with the steering wheel being abnormally loose. The vehicle returned to normal functi…

Electrical FaultsJan 17, 2025

My back window exploded. The defrost system blew up while driving it's Brown burned marks in my window where the defrost runs

Engine ProblemsSep 11, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed actuator. The contact was in…

Seat Belt IssuesJun 20, 2024

Passenger rear seat belt not locking. Cannot install car seat with that seat belt nor is it safe to ride in that seat.

Unintended AccelerationJun 18, 2024

UNKNOWN but I believe the sealed transmission is malfunctioning

Transmission / DrivetrainJun 11, 2024

The brakes continue to malfunction I am unsure if a previous recall was fixed properly or not the Chasis electrical system has been fixed with electrical tape only the transmission and stability track and anti lock brake system error light with go off from time to time when it do…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited.

Safety recalls

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited recalls

0 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited. With zero recalls, the vehicle has no known safety campaigns, but this does not guarantee absence of defects. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

No recall campaigns on record

No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time β€” confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Across model years

Compare Chevrolet Impala Limited model years

Compared to other years, the 2014 Impala Limited has a high complaint count, but without data on other years, a full comparison is not possible.

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Questions

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited reliable?β–Ύ

Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 500 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2014 Impala Limited may be worth considering only if thoroughly inspected, given the high complaint count. However, the lack of recalls and low confidence in data suggest uncertainty about overall reliability. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited?β–Ύ

#1: Electrical Faults (189 complaints). #2: Steering Defects (123 complaints). #3: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (98 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited?β–Ύ

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited, NHTSA complaints include 10 crash-related reports and 6 fire reports out of 500 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited have any recalls?β–Ύ

No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.

Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited?β–Ύ

The 2014 Impala Limited may be worth considering only if thoroughly inspected, given the high complaint count. However, the lack of recalls and low confidence in data suggest uncertainty about overall reliability. Electrical and steering issues can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns, making pre-purchase inspection critical. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala Limited reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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