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2012 Chevrolet Impala: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

3recalls
258complaints
20crashes reported
5fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System55 · 21%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)54 · 21%
  • Steering48 · 19%
  • Engine40 · 16%
  • Service Brakes32 · 12%
  • Power Train27 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other23 · 9%
  • Suspension21 · 8%
  • Wheels19 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System17 · 7%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

To be able to afford repairs and return it to release date price close to around 27,000 to 28,000 tire got needed air awhile and radiator and the reservoir or holder got replaced still not knowing how to repair the rest with getting the money to for safety standards or requirements wondering if program help getting it repaired and or a new vehicle same company or model not trying to have it be

Steering

The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. there was no warning light illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage

Electrical System,Engine

I have about 08/1825 had the throttle body replaced on my vehicle which assisted with the problem temporarily. then the problem started again 09/20/25 the car act like it’s stalling while driving and can’t see what hear the vehicle is in. the car is not getting any signal to the engine as i have been advised the tcm is faulty. there was a code of u0101.

Unknown Or Other

Stability traction control i have had to fix it 3 times once was ball bearing and the other was a wire harness and it has to go in shop again for stability traction issues again also the door blending parts keep failing in my car i have had 3 replaced

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Impala. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.