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2005 Chevrolet Impala LS

The 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS is a 200-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,460 MSRP.

It makes 200 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 225 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

The Impala measures 200.0 inches long on a 110.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,466 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$25,460 ($42,368 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6 (L36)
Displacement3.8 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque225 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
1st Gear2.92
2nd Gear1.57
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.71
Reverse2.39
Final Drive3.05
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity17 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Front Stabilizer Bar1.26 in
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.55 in
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.93 x 1.26 in
Rear Brake Disc10.9 x 0.43 in
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP225/60R16
Tires RearP225/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length200 in
Width73 in
Height57.3 in
Wheelbase110.5 in
Curb Weight3,466 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2005 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2005 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet IMPALA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 3, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

NHTSA campaign 14V400000

Feb 17, 2009 · STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

NHTSA campaign 09E005000

Oct 17, 2008 · STEERING

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

NHTSA campaign 08E063000

Mar 12, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

NHTSA campaign 07E021000

608 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet IMPALA

Owner Complaints

608 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet IMPALA (39 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 22 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System331
Steering60
Power Train52
Exterior Lighting49
Service Brakes48
Air Bags33
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 16, 2026 · Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
“On XXX in [XXX], while at a complete stop, without cause or prior warning, airbags violently deployed causing property damage to the entire instrument panel and windshield, and bodily injuries…”
Dec 30, 2024 · Power Train, Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were…”
Dec 26, 2024 · Air Bags
“When traveling down a steep incline the front driver and passenger side airbags went off. There was no collision with anything, also there's no damage to the car aside from the airbags themselves.”
Jun 3, 2024 · Power Train
“Transmission shifts hard after engine warms up.”
Jan 4, 2023 · Unknown Or Other
“The car shuts off while driving. Loose power steering hazardous while turning at higher speeds... dangerous for. Vehicles in front or back . The car also jumps or jolts when driving. And looses power…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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