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2017 Chevrolet Impala

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Impala.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Chevrolet Impala is a full-size passenger car specified with a 5.0-quart oil capacity using 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity, anchoring it in the traditional sedan segment with clear mechanical parameters. It carries a notably clean reliability profile marked by zero recalls and only 116 total owner complaints, figures that stand in sharp contrast to the model line's historical volatility. Within the 1991–2020 complaint history—where volumes peaked at 1,071 grievances in 2004—this model year ranks among the most placid entries, indicating a period of relative stability in the Impala's long production arc.

Model year202020192018201720162015201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque111 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AUXILIARY FOR START STOP: 401 · AUXILIARY FOR START STOP: 155 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AUXILIARY FOR START STOP: 401 · AUXILIARY FOR START STOP: 155 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377 alt 12731742
Engine air filter20972654 alt 22753242
Spark plug12680074 alt 92457960
Battery88866184 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84589112 alt 84589113
Serpentine belt12627134 alt 12639018
Thermostat12630780 alt 25201447
Cabin air filter23393247

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.2 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3662 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Impala of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2014 2LT V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20162LTZ V6 3.6L V66.30 sec14.90 sec305 hpFWD
2018Premier V6 3.6L V66.10 sec14.90 sec305 hpFWD
20142LT V6 3.6L V66.00 sec14.80 sec305 hpFWD
20142LTZ V6 3.6L V66.20 sec14.80 sec305 hpFWD
20142LTZ V6 3.6L V67.10 sec15.60 sec305 hpFWD
20141LT 2.5L I-48.70 sec16.80 sec195 hpFWD
2007LTZ V6 3.9L V67.40 sec15.60 sec233 hpFWD
2007Police 3.9L V67.50 sec15.60 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 111 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity7.8
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts111 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts74.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberAUXILIARY FOR START STOP: 401
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceAUXILIARY FOR START STOP: 155 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberSTART STOP: 94R

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
RPM43-58 rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
RPM43-58 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.070; Rear: 0.846
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0024
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
150
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
4110.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
2110.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs.111 ft. lbs
2Use New Bolt
3+ 140
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2Use New Bolt
3+ 150
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
280 degrees; Outer bolts80 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
2110.0 degrees; Side bolts110 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower crankcase crankshaft bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2140 degrees; Lower crankcase perimeter bolts140 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 redesign of the Impala triggered a sharp spike in federal complaints (630) and recalls (12), but by 2017 the generation had settled into a mature, stable phase. That year recorded 116 complaints — essentially flat versus 2016's 110 — with zero recalls and zero investigations, mirroring the clean record of its immediate predecessor. Complaints for 2017 cluster around "Unknown or Other" (27), Engine (15), Air Bags (14), and Power Train (9), with only 4 crash complaints and no fire complaints reported; the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. The subsequent years (2018–2020) show a steady decline in complaint volume, suggesting no latent defect emerged from 2017 production. Positioned well past the 2014 launch-year turbulence and before any late-generation issues, the 2017 Impala sits in a sweet spot of the generation's reliability arc. For a used buyer, this is a strong year to purchase — low federal complaint volume, no recalls, and a clean investigation record make it one of the safer picks in this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1108
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
116
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 116 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other27
Engine15
Air Bags14
Power Train9
Steering8
Electrical System5
Service Brakes4
Exterior Lighting4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1108 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group AUXILIARY batteryVehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 20972654Spark plug 12680074Battery 88866184

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Impala take?

5.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Impala have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.