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2007 Chevrolet Impala

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Impala.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Classified as a passenger car with engine requirements of 6 qt of 5W-30 API oil, the 2007 Chevrolet Impala establishes a clear mechanical baseline for researchers. This model year accumulated 627 total owner complaints primarily within the electrical system, occurring alongside 3 recalls. When contextualized against the model's history from 1991 to 2020, the 2007 unit falls between the peak complaints of 2004 and the minimum of 1997, suggesting a moderate standing in the vehicle's overall reliability narrative.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 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 34 · 690 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731179. 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 34 · 690 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-5JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731179 alt 12690386
Engine air filter10350737
Spark plug12621258 alt 12681662
Battery88866261 alt 88865491
Front wiper blades15941731 alt 15941732
Serpentine belt12577770 alt 12596249
Thermostat12591881 alt 12600171
Cabin air filter84557894

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3594 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

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.

7.4–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2007 LTZ V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007LTZ V6 3.9L V67.40 sec15.60 sec233 hpFWD
2007Police 3.9L V67.50 sec15.60 sec240 hpFWD
2006SS V8 5.3L V85.60 sec14.20 sec303 hpFWD
2006LT V6 3.5L V68.30 sec16.70 sec211 hpFWD
2002LS V6 3.8L V68.60 sec16.60 sec200 hpFWD
2000LS V6 3.8L V67.50 sec15.70 sec200 hpFWD
2000LS V6 3.8L V67.60 sec15.80 sec200 hpFWD
2000LS V6 3.8L V67.70 sec15.90 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · SAE 5W · SYNTHETIC · SAE OW
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · SAE 5W · SYNTHETIC · SAE OW

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub155 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity3.5 L
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance690 cca
Standard BCI Group Number34

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-205 °F
Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)56-62
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle133 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle88 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., step 2: 7737 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
192 ft. lbs., step 2: 13092 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
144 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
295
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
144 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
295
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10:

122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Turn an additional 90 degrees; Final - Turn an additional 70 degrees; Bolts 11-1590 degrees
122 ft. lbs. Starting from the center and work outward.22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2007 Chevrolet Impala sits midway through its generation, with federal complaint volumes rising from 544 in 2006 to 627 in 2007 before peaking at 824 in 2009. Recalls held steady at three for 2007—identical to 2006 and only one fewer than 2008—while Technical Service Bulletins surged to 935, reflecting GM’s effort to address issues without formal campaigns. Complaint concentrations in electrical, steering, and suspension systems mirror the broader generation trend, and the 52 crash-related reports and 10 fire complaints are consistent with, but not worse than, adjacent years. Compared to the 2004–2006 period, 2007 shows no new investigations and a modest uptick in complaints that appears more statistical than symptomatic of a distinct reliability drop. The data implies 2007 is neither the generation’s worst nor its best year, but its recall and complaint profile aligns closely with the surrounding models. **Takeaway: the 2007 Impala is a defensible choice if service records confirm the recalls were performed and no unusual electrical or steering symptoms are present.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
935
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
627
Owner complaints
52 involved a crash · 10 a fire
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 627 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System66
Steering62
Suspension50
Power Train40
Engine29
Air Bags24
Service Brakes, Hydraulic24
Tires18

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V355000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 23/06/2014

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… 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…

09E005000SteeringReported 17/02/2009

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 935 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIC5650M2025-08-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown 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 34 batteryVehicles taking 6 qtEngine oil filter 12731179Engine air filter 10350737Spark plug 12621258Battery 88866261

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Impala take?

6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Impala have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.