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2013 Chevrolet Impala: recalls and problems

1 recall and 272 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc).

1recalls
272complaints
16crashes reported
0fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)108 · 40%
  • Service Brakes51 · 19%
  • Electrical System48 · 18%
  • Steering33 · 12%
  • Power Train32 · 12%
  • Engine30 · 11%
  • Wheels23 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other22 · 8%
  • Vehicle Speed Control20 · 7%
  • Suspension17 · 6%

What owners report

Exterior Lighting

Purchased aftermarket headlight assembly via amazon. wiring harness overheats during normal use, causing connector damage/melting. this is the third unit with an identical defect within one month — seller/manufacturer has replaced twice but the problem recurs. poses fire/electrical hazard. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Unknown Or Other

I have 2 monitors frozen that won't reset . the drive cycle is very dangerious it includes takeing up to 55 and deceleration down to 20 multiple times for many miles i myself have driven this cycle taking my life in my hands in nyc for 300 miles with no success

Steering,Air BagsCrash

I have driving on highway [xxx] heading back home to yucca valley from oceanside driving in the left lane my steering wheel locked up my vehicle swerved let into a street sign and thr vehicle proceeded to turn right swerving on the road losing control of the vehicle my airbag never deployed and my riverside tire as well the drives haft fell off the vehicle and now my car is completely totaled luckily there were no o

Visibility

The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that for the past nine years, the blower fan had been replaced several times. the contact stated that prior to the failures, the blower fan was making abnormal tapping and clicking sounds. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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