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2005 Chevrolet Impala recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 608
Latest campaign: Jul 3, 2014

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Feb 17, 2009	09E005000 08E063000
Electrical system	1	Jul 3, 2014	14V400000
Fuel system, other	1	Mar 12, 2007	07E021000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 3, 2014Latest campaign


Jul 3, 201414V400000	Electrical system: ignition 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V400000 What's wrong 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) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. Risk 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. 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 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350. Campaign NHTSA 14V400000 · Jul 3, 2014
Feb 17, 200909E005000	Steering A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E005000 What's wrong DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA. Risk A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5. Campaign NHTSA 09E005000 · Feb 17, 2009
Oct 17, 200808E063000	Steering IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E063000 What's wrong DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. Risk IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492. Campaign NHTSA 08E063000 · Oct 17, 2008
Mar 12, 200707E021000	Fuel system, other: storage tank assembly FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000 What's wrong CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER. Risk FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Remedy DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770. Campaign NHTSA 07E021000 · Mar 12, 2007

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component608

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

608Complaints filed

39Involving a crash

13Involving a fire

32Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	331	54	7	8	1
Steering	60	10	6	0	1
Power train	52	9	4	0	3
Exterior lighting	49	8	0	2	0
Service brakes	48	8	4	0	5
Air bags	33	5	20	0	22
Engine and engine cooling	31	5	1	2	0
Hydraulic	30	5	3	0	5
Engine	30	5	4	2	5
Fuel system	28	5	1	2	0
Gasoline	25	4	1	2	0
Vehicle speed control	24	4	2	0	0
Unknown or other	14	2	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	14	2	0	0	0
Visibility	14	2	0	3	0

16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“On XXX in [XXX], while at a complete stop, without cause or prior warning, airbags violently deployed causing property damage to the entire instrument panel and windshield, and bodily injuries.”
Filed 06/16/2026 · ODI 11744464
Power train
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 12/30/2024 · ODI 11633118
Air bags
“When traveling down a steep incline the front driver and passenger side airbags went off. There was no collision with anything, also there's no damage to the car aside from the airbags themselves.”
Filed 12/26/2024 · ODI 11632541

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2005 Chevrolet Impala recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The most recent, 14V400000 (reported July 3, 2014), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2005 Chevrolet Impala recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), fuel system, other (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Chevrolet Impala?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 331 complaints out of 608 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 39 crashs and 13 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Chevrolet Impala?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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