Worst 2012 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Electronic Stability Control
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 56 | 3 | 2 | 54,571 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 54 | 3 | 1 | 78,622 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 48 | 7 | 1 | 66,340 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 40 | 2 | 1 | 55,118 mi | |
| Brakes | 32 | 5 | — | 61,568 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 1 | — | 47,373 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 8 | — | 50,700 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 20 | 2 | — | 79,598 mi | |
| Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 57,321 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | 3 | — | 74,114 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 2 | — | 68,299 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 52,502 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 60,329 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 2 | — | 49,317 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Impala
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,188,488 vehicles.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
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2012 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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