2013 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Fewer complaints than other years 15th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 15th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (108 complaints, 40%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 272owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Chevrolet Impala problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 108 | 40% | 58,000 | “traction control” (51%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 52 | 19% | 60,000 | “traction control” (21%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 51 | 19% | 60,000 | “traction control” (53%) | — |
| Steering | 34 | 13% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 33 | 12% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 30 | 11% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 23 | 8% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 8% | 59,525 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 7% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 6% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 17 | 6% | 46,339 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3% | 95,014 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 19,165 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 106,683 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 94,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 68,183 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 30,529 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 71,782 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 42,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Chevrolet Impala recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 â seller/manufacturer has replaced twice but the problem recurs. Poses fire/electrical hazard. [XXX]…
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
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…
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…
Service Stabilitrak traction light comes on and front left side on car makes noise when turn sterring wheel to left and ABS light comes on when this light comes on.
Other Chevrolet Impala years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 Impala | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | 1 |
| 2017 Impala | 116 | 0 |
| 2016 Impala | 111 | 0 |
| 2015 Impala | 300 | 3 |
| 2014 Impala | 636 | 12 |
| 2013 | 272 | 1 |
| 2012 Impala | 258 | 3 |
| 2011 Impala | 505 | 2 |
| 2010 Impala | 442 | 4 |
| 2009 Impala | 824 | 5 |
| 2008 Impala | 810 | 2 |
| 2007 Impala | 627 | 2 |
| 2006 Impala | 524 | 1 |
| 2005 Impala | 609 | 1 |
| 2004 Impala | 1,073 | 4 |
| 2003 Impala | 695 | 5 |
| 2002 Impala | 795 | 4 |
| 2001 Impala | 742 | 7 |
| 2000 Impala | 818 | 7 |
| 1999 Impala | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Impala | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Impala | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Impala | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 Impala | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 108 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Impala a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impala model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.