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Chevrolet Impala: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2020 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2020 91 · 2018 90 · 2019 89 · 2016 89

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202091/100
Buybest year

15 complaints · 0 recalls

201989/100
Buy

28 complaints · 1 recalls

201890/100
Buy

59 complaints · 1 recalls

201787/100
Buy

116 complaints · 0 recalls

201689/100
Buy

110 complaints · 0 recalls

201576/100
Buy

298 complaints · 3 recalls

201457/100
Caution

630 complaints · 12 recalls

201385/100
Buy

270 complaints · 1 recalls

201280/100
Buy

258 complaints · 3 recalls

201177/100
Buy

505 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2020?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Chevrolet Impala’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2020 Chevrolet Impala head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Impala as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.