The 2019 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 210,628 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V5760002018-08-30210,628 affected
Defect
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. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating…
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
5
3crashes3injuries
POWER TRAIN
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes1injuries
STEERING
3
SUSPENSION
3
ENGINE
2
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1crashes1injuries
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
2
Total complaints41
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.…”
“2 of 3 chevy impala ac compressor has gone out. Auto part supplier confirmed I need the design 2 compressor connector tab on the right. So far no supplier has it available. Compressor needs to be recalled”
“Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.”
“Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.”
“Transmission torque converter shuddered and did not stop after service. Had to replace entire transmission for $5870.68 repair bill.”
“Jerking while picking up speed, key fob keep saying not detected, radio feature work but stuck to basic screen I guess electrical problem brakes is very rough not sure”
“Jerking while picking up speed, key fob keep saying not detected, radio feature work but stuck to basic screen I guess electrical problem brakes is very rough not sure”
“Jerking while picking up speed, key fob keep saying not detected, radio feature work but stuck to basic screen I guess electrical problem brakes is very rough not sure”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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