2013 Chevrolet Impala problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala has 468 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (23%) concerns stability control. After that come brakes (11%) and electrical system (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 468 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Stability control 23% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 31 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 23 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 377 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 31 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 70 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 100 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 72 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 56 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Among the 377 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 55,000 miles. For stability control specifically, the median reported mileage is about 58,000 miles (95 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 31 complaints mention a crash; 23 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 12th most-complained-about out of 23 model years of the Chevrolet Impala with enough data (379 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 chevrolet impala. While the contact was driving 60 MPH on the highway, the preceding vehicle crashed into an item on the road. As a result, the contact rear ended the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to the right arm. A passenger also received minor injuries to the nose. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The fire department was contacted, but no fire was present.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala equipped with goodyear eagle ls-2 tires, size: p225/55r17. The contact stated that the tire warning light illuminated because the front passenger side tire developed a slow leak. Several days later, while pulling out of the driveway at 10 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle drove abnormally. The contact pulled over and noticed that the front passenger tire thread separated. The manufacturer was not notified. The tire was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. In addition, the traction control and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that he had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving at a low speed to his residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired.