Worst 2013 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electronic Stability Control
Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 108 | 2 | — | 61,891 mi | |
| Brakes | 51 | 3 | — | 67,391 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 50 | 3 | — | 64,840 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 34 | 1 | — | 56,560 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 31 | 3 | — | 58,374 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 30 | 2 | — | 56,042 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 23 | 1 | — | 51,509 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 1 | — | 64,005 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 10 | — | 61,738 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 17 | — | — | 52,667 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 67,532 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | — | — | 34,025 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | 1 | — | 110,661 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Chevrolet Impala
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,141,731 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.
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2013 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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