Power steering and blind spot faults
The 2014 Impala drew about 455 complaints per 100,000 sold, well above average. Side blind zone alert faults, power steering loss and StabiliTrak warnings lead the list.
Updated November 2026 · based on 638 owner complaints and 12 recalls
455 1.7x the Impala average
12 free to fix at a dealer
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Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Impala
Top problems and what they cost
Side blind zone alert fault
'Service side detection system' warnings.
Fix: Sensor $300 to $600
Electrical
Power steering loss
Steering assist cuts out.
Fix: Steering gear $1,000 to $1,800
Steering
StabiliTrak and reduced power
Warnings with reduced engine power.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Electrical
Recalls
In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
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.
The storage compartment door may not remain closed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 ...
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Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
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.
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.
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 ...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Chevrolet Impala
- Check for side detection warnings.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.221 of the 638 owner complaints about the 2014 Impala involve the electrical system (35%).
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and feel for heavy spots.Turning the wheel fully both ways at low speed loads the steering hardest. Clicks, grinding or heavy spots point to a worn coupler, rack or power steering fault.Owners filed 121 complaints about power steering failure on the 2014 Impala, one of the worst years for it.
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Impala has 12 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Power steering and blind spot faults. The 2014 Impala drew about 455 complaints per 100,000 sold, well above average. Side blind zone alert faults, power steering loss and StabiliTrak warnings lead the list.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Impala have?
12 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Impala problems?
Side blind zone alert fault; Power steering loss; StabiliTrak and reduced power.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.