1997 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Recalls & Reliability
2 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1997 Chevrolet Impala, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 1997 sits among all Impala years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Impala.
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and brakes & stability — are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Impala. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1997 Impala TSB list →
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
The 1997 Chevrolet Impala drew 2 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Impala. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.