Model year 2020 · Large Cars

2020 Chevrolet Impala: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Impala at 22 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Chevrolet Impala recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Chevrolet Impala fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Chevrolet Impala EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Impala3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/28/22 mpg$3,050406
Impala3.6L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8518/28/22 mpg$3,050411

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Chevrolet Impala crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Chevrolet Impala NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars12.1%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Chevrolet Impala owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Impala, most recently on Jul 15, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Chevrolet Impala complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other7
Electrical system3
Steering3
Air bags2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Engine1
Exterior lighting: Headlights1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Seat belts1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Impala model years

Chevrolet Impala by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 Impala22–25 mpg1285/5
2018 Impala22–25 mpg1595/5
2017 Impala22–25 mpg01175/5
2016 Impala20–25 mpg01115/5
2015 Impala20–25 mpg33005/5

All Chevrolet Impala years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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