2012 Chevrolet Impala stability control problems
Owners reported stability control problems in 54 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When stability control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 stability control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. While driving 20 MPH, the electronic stability control and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that an electrical short caused the dashboard, center console by the shifter lever, and front bucket seats to melt. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact also noticed visible smoke in the vehicle while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.
I have about 72,000 miles on my car and the service stabilitrak, service brake assist and service traction control messages come on and the ABS and electronic stability control light also are on. It happens when turning left or right and also the ABS kick in and effects the steering. I have replaced the right and left hub assemblies and it has not helped no codes are found when vehicle is scanned. This has been going on for several months. Thanks for your help.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Wheels 19 complaints