Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (34.3% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 216 · 34.3% | Recalled | Recall 14V355000 · Recall 14V614000 · Recall 13V220000 |
| Steering | 136 · 21.6% | Recalled | Recall 14V409000 · Recall 14V450000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 104 · 16.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 83 · 13.2% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 56 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 43 · 6.8% | Recalled | Recall 14V518000 · Recall 15V465000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 630 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V518000 · 2014 · reported 08/28/2014
In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V465000 · 2015 · reported 07/24/2015
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V489000 · 2014 · reported 08/08/2014
The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V085000 · 2015 · reported 02/11/2015
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V409000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V092000 · 2014 · reported 02/21/2014
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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V202000 · 2015 · reported 04/06/2015
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V541000 · 2014 · reported 09/09/2014
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V355000 · 2014 · reported 06/23/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V450000 · 2014 · reported 07/23/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V614000 · 2014 · reported 10/01/2014
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V220000 · 2013 · reported 05/24/2013
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SYSTEM THAT WARNS WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE GETS TOO CLOSE MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10703326 — filed 04/02/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V614000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED…”NHTSA complaint 10692169 — filed 03/04/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEAREST DEALER WAS 40 MILES AWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS THE 4TH…”NHTSA complaint 10661696 — filed 12/23/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 216 of 630 NHTSA complaints (34.3%), followed by steering (136), electronic stability control (esc) (104), unspecified/other issues (86). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
630 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V518000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
