2020 Chevrolet Impala: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2020 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.
2020 Chevrolet Impala recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala.
2020 Chevrolet Impala safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Exhaust and emissions: Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the evaporative emissions purge valve to not fully close.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2020 Chevrolet Impala safety and fuel
5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating
22 mpgEPA combined
$2,950 a yearEPA fuel-cost estimate (15,000 miles a year)
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
15 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Electrical20%
Steering20%
Airbags13%
Fuel system13%
Transmission & drivetrain13%
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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