Chevrolet Impala Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 763 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 19 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (132). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (43% of reports).
- 763electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $810typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 331 of 763 complaints (43%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 230 of 763 complaints (30%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 88 of 763 complaints (12%)
- Brake assist: mentioned in 43 of 763 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electronic stability control (esc) repair on the Chevrolet Impala at $810, and half of them between $690 and $1,000.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 672 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 763 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 9 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 19,820 |
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% | 100,836 |
| 2016 Impala | 10 | 9% | 48,382 |
| 2015 Impala | 20 | 7% | 63,211 |
| 2014 Impala | 104 | 16% | 69,311 |
| 2013 Impala | 108 | 40% | 58,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 54 | 21% | 72,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 132 | 26% | 73,026 |
| 2010 Impala | 74 | 17% | 81,060 |
| 2009 Impala | 108 | 13% | 87,300 |
| 2008 Impala | 58 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 14 | 2% | 118,500 |
| 2006 Impala | 14 | 3% | 122,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 9 | 1% | 127,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 15 | 1% | 135,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 13 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 17 | 2% | 118,160 |
| 2001 Impala | 8 | 1% | 134,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 3 | 0% | 150,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The "service stabilitrak" light and engine light has returned making the vehicle non-operational once again. I have spent over $2500 in the past 12 months at an authorized Chervrolet dealership attempting to repair this exclusive, patented General Motors safety system, however, the system continues…
Been having battery corrosion problems. All at once abs and traction lights came on, steering got hard. I was driving when all this occurred.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CHANGE THROTTLE BODY, SERVICE STABILITY TRAC…
The car shuddered on initial start-up, turned it off waited for a minute. Restarted ran normally. The next day on start-up dic alerted to abs, powersteering, and stabilitack in need of service, noticeable difference in steering control, wheel slippage on quick exhilaration, i tried to brake more…
My steering control light came on with no steering control, abs system light came on, and stabilitrac light is on! *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 763 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Impala. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Impala electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $810 (half paid between $690 and $1,000), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 331 of 763 complaints, followed by “engine power” (230).
Other Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (3,429)
- Engine problems (1,263)
- Steering problems (1,198)
- Air Bags problems (955)
- Power Train problems (928)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (673)
- Exterior Lighting problems (669)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (646)
See all Chevrolet Impala problems.