Chevrolet Impala

20002020 · 61 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
22
Best
25

The Chevrolet Impala has been tested by the EPA across 61 different configurations spanning model years 2000 through 2020. Over this period, the Impala has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2020
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2020
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700182822MPG
2019
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2019
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700182822MPG
2019
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2018
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700182822MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2017
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700182822MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700192822MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700192822MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182821MPG
2016
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182821MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700192822MPG
2015
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2014
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500213124MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850182821MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,700192822MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,700182922MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,700182922MPG
2011
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,850172621MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,600192923MPG
2010
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,850172721MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,700182922MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2009
5.3L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,600192923MPG
2009
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,850172721MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182922MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,700182922MPG
2008
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,850182821MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG
2007
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,700182822MPG
2006
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162619MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$2,700182822MPG
2006
3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
2005
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
2005
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2005
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2004
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
2004
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182821MPG
2004
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450162620MPG
2003
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
2003
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000162620MPG
2002
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
2001
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700192922MPG
2001
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172821MPG
2000
3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172921MPG
2000
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
2000
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG

Historical Efficiency

2020
22
2019
25
2018
25
2017
25
2016
25
2015
25
2014
24
2013
22
2012
22
2011
23
2010
22
2009
23
2008
22
2007
22
2006
22
2005
22
2004
22
2003
22
2002
22
2001
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Impala) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Impala. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Impala/Caprice (For SS from 2014 on, use 20-021.) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
5,440
Total Deaths
3,689

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.9%
Fire Occurrence
4.0%
Speeding Involved
19.9%
DUI Involved
18.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
18%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes426
Fatalities
275
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2022
Fatal Crashes503
Fatalities
323
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2021
Fatal Crashes577
Fatalities
395
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2020
Fatal Crashes580
Fatalities
421
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2019
Fatal Crashes511
Fatalities
342
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes563
Fatalities
405
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2017
Fatal Crashes587
Fatalities
399
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2016
Fatal Crashes566
Fatalities
373
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2015
Fatal Crashes582
Fatalities
376
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2014
Fatal Crashes545
Fatalities
380
Deaths/Crash
0.70

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2018
1
2014
11
2012
1
2009
3
2008
1
2007
1
2006
2
2004
2
2003
1
2002
1
2001
1
2000
10
Critical
Moderate
Advisory