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Reliability Database
Chevrolet

Impala

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.6)
5 Generations
45 Engines Rated
10,242 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
29 recommended 5 caution 11 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 9th
12 engines
4,731 complaints 🔥 238 ☠ 4
3.8L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2006-2016 10th
24 engines
5,313 complaints 🔥 86 ☠ 4
3.9L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.0)
→
2017 2017
3 engines
114 complaints
2.5L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.6)
→
2018 2018
3 engines
58 complaints
3.6L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
→
2019 2019
3 engines
26 complaints 🔥 1
3.6L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.9)
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