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2013 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the stability control (40% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 15th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Impala problems
Stability control
108 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles.
When accelerating from a stop while turning left, ABS engages and brakes left front wheel creating a very dangerous situation stopping the car in intersections without warning. Service stabilitrak, service ABS and service brake assist messages also appear on dashboard message center. All warning lights reset when…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while making a left turn from a stop, the service stabilitrak system and the ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
Brakes
53 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The ABS, traction control, brake assist and stabilitrak warning lights come on intermittently while driving. A grinding noise can be heard coming from the front-left wheel. This usually occurs while accelerating from a dead stop or making left turns from a dead stop. I have gotten both hubs replaced and it still is…
Abs multiple times this vehicle will lock up the brakes when attempting to pull out of a parking lot or make a turn from a slow speed I.e. An intersection this has nearly cause many accidents. After doing research on it as well my vehicle is not the only one with this problem its out there and it is a huge safety…
Electrical
52 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The ABS, traction control, brake assist and stabilitrak warning lights come on intermittently while driving. A grinding noise can be heard coming from the front-left wheel. This usually occurs while accelerating from a dead stop or making left turns from a dead stop. I have gotten both hubs replaced and it still is…
Actuator fails under dash causing A/C to fail in the arizona desert. This is the 4 or 5th-time Chevrolet has replaced under my extended warranty and they claim it is a common problem with no recall as it is not safety related. A/c failure in the arizona desert is definatly a safty issue.
Steering
34 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
I just purchased my vehicle 3 months ago and about 2 weeks ago, I've been having issues with traction control, ABS and service stabilitrak. It seems I get this problem when I just start my car and try to turn the wheel right, at low speeds it feels like it's grinding. This problem has happened a few times since then…
The ABS, traction control, brake assist and stabilitrak warning lights come on intermittently while driving. A grinding noise can be heard coming from the front-left wheel. This usually occurs while accelerating from a dead stop or making left and/or right turns from a dead stop
Transmission
33 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
My 2013 Impala ltz will suddenly decelerate to around 35 MPH and hesitate when you hit the gas. Three messages pop up, "traction control off", "engine power is reduced" and "service stabilitrak". This happened to me a few months ago and I brought it right in to global chevy in north plainfield, nj. They fixed and it…
First my service ABS traction control lights came on and while making left turns a loud metal grinding noise happened and my traction control light flashed. I took it to my local mechanic he replaced the bearing and sensors which helped with the service lights but the grinding still happened. The noise and traction…
Engine
32 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Driving on interstate 95 going between 60 and 65 all of a sudden engine light came on, the engine reduction power light, the stability traction control light came on and the engine slows down from 60 to 20 miles while driving on a crowed highway during rush hour. Pull over by that time I was barely moving to the side…
My 2013 Impala ltz will suddenly decelerate to around 35 MPH and hesitate when you hit the gas. Three messages pop up, "traction control off", "engine power is reduced" and "service stabilitrak". This happened to me a few months ago and I brought it right in to global chevy in north plainfield, nj. They fixed and it…
Wheels and tires
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles.
Goodyear eagle ls 2 tire on a 2013 Impala experienced a sidewall split and tire deflation while driving on a city street. The distance covered from the time the tire developed a perceptible "thump" till the sidewall ruptured and tire went flat was between one and two miles. Until that time, the tps did not come on.…
At just over 40000 miles on the 2013 chevy Impala, the left rear tire developed a leak. Took car to a tire shop and they discovered belts were coming apart on the inside of the tire, upon further investigation the right rear tire also had evidence of cord separation (soft spongy spot in tread). Tires were goodyear…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles.
Second complaint. First complaint was filed on 8/17/2117 nhsts reference # 1128287. The cat randomly the ABS and tractionconyrol light comes on even when tractionconyrol is off it then make a grinding sound when making turns and looses power and hesitates. It just randomly does this.
I bought a 2013 chevy Impala. I have not had the car for even a year yet, and every time I turn the car on you can hear a knocking noise coming from the dashboard. Every time I turn the car on or off. I checked with a mechanic, he told me that they have to remove the whole dash board in order to fix it! I believe this…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14299.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Impala
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: stability control (108 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); brakes (53 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (52 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Chevrolet Impala?
- It is 15th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints, with 272 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.