When did GM stop making the Impala?
GM stopped making the Chevrolet Impala after the 2020 model year. The final cars were built in February 2020 at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Michigan, ending a six-decade run for a model that once defined Chevrolet’s flagship sedan.
What happened and when
The Impala, long a staple of Chevrolet’s lineup, was discontinued as demand for full-size sedans waned and crossover/SUV sales surged. GM announced the plan in 2019 and carried it through into the 2020 model year, with production ending early in 2020.
Key milestones
Important dates surrounding the end of production and the Impala’s departure from the U.S. market are listed below.
- January 2019: GM confirms the Impala will be discontinued after the 2020 model year.
- February 2020: Final Chevrolet Impalas are built at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant, marking the end of North American production.
- 2020 model year: The last Impalas are delivered to dealers and fleets before production ceases entirely in North America.
These dates reflect the official announcement and the physical conclusion of Impala production in the United States and Canada, with continued availability limited to existing inventory and used-market opportunities for some time after.
Context and implications
The Impala’s retirement reflects a broader industry shift away from large sedans toward SUVs and crossovers. The move affected assembly workers at Detroit-Hamtramck and signaled a broader realignment of Chevrolet’s product strategy toward trucks and electrified crossovers, rather than traditional full-size sedans.
Legacy and current status
New Impalas are no longer produced in North America, but used examples remain common on roads. In other markets, Impala availability has varied over the years, and GM has experimented with different configurations in other regions; however, the nameplate’s presence in global markets has been inconsistent since the production drop in 2020.
Summary
General Motors stopped producing the Chevrolet Impala after the 2020 model year, with production ending in February 2020 at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Michigan. The shift reflects changing consumer tastes and GM’s strategic pivot away from large sedans toward SUVs, crossovers, and electrified vehicles.
