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2018 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 30, 201818V576000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V576000
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Owner complaints by component59
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 16 | 27 |
| Power train | 11 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 14 |
| Steering | 7 | 12 |
| Engine | 7 | 12 |
| Air bags | 6 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Seats | 3 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
6 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
- Power train
“The transmission failed, shifting is no longer smooth. It hesitates and shakes the entire car, and the car slows down to almost a crawl uphill. I understand this is an issue with Chevrolet Impalas.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the A/C was activated during the summer of 2025, the A/C failed to function as intended.”
- Steering
“I was driving and parked the car at the store. After checking out I went to the car got ready to leave and started backing out and the car would not turn to the left at all.”
Other Chevrolet Impala model years
- 20200 recalls15 complaints
- 20191 recall28 complaints
- 20181 recall59 complaints
- 20170 recalls117 complaints
- 20160 recalls111 complaints
- 20153 recalls300 complaints
- 201412 recalls636 complaints
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2018 Chevrolet Impala recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala. The most recent, 18V576000 (reported August 30, 2018), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Chevrolet Impala?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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