2013 Chevrolet Impala drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 31 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that her vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts without warning. The contact stated that while her fiance was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning which cause him to crash into a ravine. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact and her fiance suffered minor scrapes and bruises but did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed at the scene.
Traction control activates while making left turns when leaving a stop or a red light sign or at any occasion that requires making a left turn after being stopped. Causing the vehicle to hesitate and in the process creating a very dangerous situation. This has occurred on two occasions during the past few months. Has only occurred when turning left from a complete stop.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala
- Stability control 108 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Electrical system 52 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Wheels 23 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints