Chevrolet Impala Traction Control System Problems
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about traction control system problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 15 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “service traction” (27% of reports).
- 206traction control system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%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.
- Service traction: mentioned in 56 of 206 complaints (27%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 52 of 206 complaints (25%)
- Control ABS: mentioned in 15 of 206 complaints (7%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 12 of 206 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do traction control system problems happen?
Based on 175 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 206 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala traction control system complaints by model year
| Model year | Traction Control System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Impala | 3 | 0% | 55,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 17 | 6% | 46,339 |
| 2012 Impala | 4 | 2% | 60,412 |
| 2011 Impala | 18 | 4% | 48,933 |
| 2010 Impala | 21 | 5% | 57,097 |
| 2009 Impala | 46 | 6% | 72,735 |
| 2008 Impala | 20 | 2% | 76,500 |
| 2007 Impala | 14 | 2% | 56,743 |
| 2006 Impala | 4 | 1% | 103,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 4 | 1% | 110,717 |
| 2004 Impala | 10 | 1% | 127,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 15 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 14 | 2% | 109,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 14 | 2% | 114,500 |
| 2000 Impala | 2 | 0% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists traction control system 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.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving, the instrument panel indicated the service traction control, engine reduce, and starting disable service throttle messages illuminated. The steering wheel ceased. The contact was able to coast to the side of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While operating the vehicle, the traction control, service stabilitrak, and reduce power indicators illuminated. When the failure occurred, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the accelerator…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. While driving 5 mph, the abs, traction control, and power steering warning indicators illuminated and the steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. While making a left turn at a low speed, a grinding sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the brake assist, traction control, stability control, and abs warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have traction control system problems?
No. NHTSA has 206 owner complaints about traction control system 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 traction control system?
No recall currently lists traction control system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about traction control system problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “service traction”, in 56 of 206 complaints, followed by “engine power” (52).
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)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (763)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (673)
- Exterior Lighting problems (669)
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