2003 Model Year

Chevrolet Impala

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
694
Recalls
3
Crashes
32
Severe
87

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09V116000 Apr 2009

Other

No consequence data available

03V051000 Feb 2003

Other

No consequence data available

02V222000 Aug 2002

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2024

My car sometimes cuts off while driving. Was on highway 301 running about 60 mph in the middle lane and just lost power no warning. No code no nothing...

Exterior Lighting
Oct 2024

After I go back and forth between my bright headlights and regular All of a sudden my headlights shut off it happens after so many times going between...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2024

Ignition lock issue. I’m guessing security light came on hard to start vehicle when switch doesn’t work. Almost left me stranded. Apparently this is c...

Electrical System
Oct 2023

I have a 2003 Chevrolet Impala! Look it up on the internet, and you will see that the failure rate of the GM passlock system is huge, and massively e...

Tires
May 2023

225/60/r16 Tire bead is warped/slanted (defective) with inability to install the tires

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 2023

Accelator keeps getting stuck at traffic lights and while driving

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2022

Fuel line leaking gas under engine.

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE Fire
Jun 2022

Hey my name is [XXX] I recently took my Chevy impala for repairs they told me I need more repairs done I’m like cool my bottom of my car is rusted n m...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 2021

Traveling at 58 mph in Cruise Control for 10 minutes I increased speed with 4-6 rapid pushes of the Accelerate button in less than 1.5 seconds, Each p...

Steering
Mar 2021

ON 3/21/2021 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 25 MILES, WHEN MY 2003 CHEVY IMPALA STARTED MAKING A WHINING NOISE AND IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE W...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2003 Chevrolet Impala has 694 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 32 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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