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Used Chevrolet Impala: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Impala from 2010 to 2020, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $18,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2013, 2016–2020. Look harder at or skip 2014–2015.
2014–2020 Chevrolet Impala
A big, quiet full-size sedan with a smooth ride and a huge trunk.
Years to target: 2016–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2014–2015. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $8,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~150,000 |
| 2015 | $9,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2016 | $11,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2017 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2018 | $14,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2019 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $18,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2014: owner complaints spike (636, mostly the electrical system).
- 2015: owner complaints spike (300, mostly the electrical system).
- The base four-cylinder feels underpowered for such a large car. Production ended after 2020, which keeps used prices low for buyers.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT with the 3.6-liter V6: it is far stronger than the base four-cylinder and adds nicer trim and comfort features. Apple CarPlay arrived for 2016.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Avalon 2014–2015 · $14,000–$15,000
- Toyota Corolla 2015–2017 · $12,500–$14,500
- Toyota Camry 2016–2017 · $13,000–$14,500
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2010–2013 Chevrolet Impala
A large, simple front-drive sedan with a big trunk and a smooth six-cylinder.
Years to target: 2010–2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $5,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $6,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
Worth knowing
- Many were rental or fleet cars with hard miles, and the interior and tech feel dated.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2012 or 2013 LT: those years got the stronger 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic, and the LT adds alloys and more features over the LS.
On the test drive
Listen for transmission flare or harsh shifts and check that all power windows work. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Insight 2011–2013 · $5,000–$6,000
- Mazda Mazda3 2011–2012 · $5,000–$5,500
- Ford Fusion 2010–2012 · $5,000–$6,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.