2007 Chevrolet IMPALA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
627 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 487 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 118 of 627 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 108 | 17.2% |
| Braking behavior | 82 | 13.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 77 | 12.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 56 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 45 | 7.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 8 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 118 |
| Steering | 95 |
| Engine | 77 |
| Power Train | 62 |
| Suspension | 51 |
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Tires | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
Electrical System: 118; Steering: 95; Engine: 77; Power Train: 62; Suspension: 51; Air Bags: 43; Tires: 43; Vehicle Speed Control: 39
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 104 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 105 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 87 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 70 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 84 |
| 150,000 and above | 37 |
Under 25,000: 104; 25,000 to 49,999: 105; 50,000 to 74,999: 87; 75,000 to 99,999: 70; 100,000 to 149,999: 84; 150,000 and above: 37
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (105). 140 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 118 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2006: 3; 2007: 30; 2008: 47; 2009: 40; 2010: 63; 2011: 74; 2012: 51; 2013: 38; 2014: 118; 2015: 53; 2016: 25; 2017: 25; 2018: 19; 2019: 22; 2020: 6; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2025: 3; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 108 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 82 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 77 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10174507 · 2006-11-28 (November 28, 2006)
SOMETHING IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM...4TH TIME AT SHOP...STILL NOT FIXED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10174507 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10175266 · 2006-12-05 (December 5, 2006)
1) NEW 2007 CHEVY IMPALA PICKED UP 12/4/2006 WITH 6 MILES ON IT. HEATER WORKED WHEN PICKED UP. 2) DROVE CAR 12/5/2006 ABOUT 30 MILES AND HEATER DID NOT WORK ON FREEWAY NOR DID FAN, VENTS, AC, OR HEAT. 3) PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED YET. THE NEXT TIME I STARTED THE CAR AFTER MY 30 MILE TRIP THE HEATER CAME ON WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SEEN AGAIN. I DROPPED IT AT A CHEVY DEALER TO EVALUATE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 61 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175266 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10175292 · 2006-12-06 (December 6, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE COAX ANTENNA NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/28/2006 - THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 1/07. THE REMOTE START AND REMOTE DOOR LOCKS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE RADIO WOULD TURN OFF PERIODICALLY. THE HIGH BEAMS FLICKERED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175292 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178408 · 2007-01-11 (January 11, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 3800 MILES AND HAS HAD COMPUTER FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR DOSE NOT WORK, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUALLY STAYS ON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER (GRAFF CHEVROLET ) THEY TOLD HIM THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR ON OVER HALF OF THEIR NEW IMPALAS DON'T WORK PROPERLY; AND THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE AIR BAG SYSTEM LOST ITS CODING, BUT THEY DID REINSTALL A NEW CODE.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178716 · 2007-01-15 (January 15, 2007)
THE BRAKE LINKAGE ON MY 2007 CHEVY IMPALA DISCONNECTED I RAN INTO THE BACK OF A DUMP TRUCK BECAUSE I HAD NO BRAKES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178799 · 2007-01-16 (January 16, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 3800 MILES AND HIS BREAK LINKAGE FAILED. ON 1-11-07 THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, UNDER DRY CONDITIONS, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. WHEN HE APPLIED THE BREAKS THEY FAILED AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY, BUT HE STILL WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HE HIT THE VEHICLE THE CAR KEEP GOING AND AS HE CONTINUED TO APPLY THE BREAKS THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HE USED THE EMERGENCY BREAK. THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178799 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10178872 · 2007-01-16 (January 16, 2007)
I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY IMPALA WITH 7800 MILES ON IT. IN JANUARY, MY SERVICE TPMS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY DASH. IT WOULD GO OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES. I ALSO NOTICED AT THE SAME TIME THAT MY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY AND REMOTE START DID NOT WORK MORE THAN 10 FEET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP (GRAFF CHEVROLET) AND THEY INFORMED ME OF AN ANTENNA THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT CHECK TO SEE IF THE TMPS SENSOR IN THE LEFT…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182007 · 2007-02-08 (February 8, 2007)
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 3.9 L, V6, 4 DOOR. THE CUP HOLDER WAS NOT MADE PROPERLY WHICH COULD CAUSE SPILLAGE OF COLD/HOT ON A PERSON. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT COULD NOT SPEAK TO THE ENGINEER THAT DESIGNED THE CUP HOLDER. HE THOUGHT ITS WAS POSSIBLE THAT THEY MAY HAVE MADE A MISTAKE. THIS WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM ,AND HE EXPERIENCED THAT PROBLEM WITH A LIQUID SPILLING ON HIM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 950. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND MAKING A TURN. *…
Owner-reported narrative. 950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182007 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V419000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Reported: 2006-10-31 (October 31, 2006)
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V355000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 2014-06-23 (June 23, 2014)
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
NHTSA campaign record ↗