2012 Chevrolet Impala engine problems
43 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, and the engine stalled. As a result of the failure, the rear end of the vehicle crashed into a pole. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.
Engine makes a knocking noise while accelerating. I drove another one and the noise was even worse, that one had 15000 miles on it. This seems to be a common problem with them all. I am very unhappy with this car. I don't enjoy hearing all this noise from a new car. (now has 6000 miles on it) if I can't resolve this problem it will be the last GM car I ever buy. The dealer had me drive another new 2012 impala when I mentioned the noise, it also sounded the same.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Stability control 54 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Wheels 19 complaints