2018 Chevrolet Impala: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2018 Chevrolet Impala
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2018 Chevrolet Impala recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Brakes
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Details 18V576000
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 causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Fix: 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 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
2018 Chevrolet Impala safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Exhaust and emissions: On some vehicles, the evaporator core may become damaged as a result of repeated freeze/thaw cycles without proper drainage of the condensate from the core.
- Engine: Certain 2018 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Impala and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles, equipped with a 3.6L engine (RPO LFX or LFY), may have a condition where the piston oil control ring may have been damaged during installation.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2018 Chevrolet Impala safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
59 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2018 Chevrolet Impala is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 80,000 mi | $10,000 |
| 120,000 mi | $9,700 |
| 160,000 mi | $8,700 |
Other Chevrolet Impala years
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