repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: 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.
2013 Chevrolet ImpalaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 272 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-355 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Chevrolet Impala has problems
272 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
108Electronic stability control (ESC)2 crash/fire/injury
52Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
51Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
34Steering1 crash/fire/injury
33Power train3 crash/fire/injury
30Engine2 crash/fire/injury
23Wheels
20Vehicle speed control
19Air bags
7615 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 108 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 52 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 51 | 3 |
| Steering | 34 | 1 |
| Power train | 33 | 3 |
| Engine | 30 | 2 |
| Wheels | 23 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 1 |
| Air bags | 19 | 10 |
| 15 other systems | 76 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Chevrolet Impala recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 95 electronic stability control (esc) complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
12under 30k miles85under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Impala year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impala median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Chevrolet Impala safety ratings
2013 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Impala owners report
Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
STABILTRAK ABS TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ALL COME ON VEHICLE SHUDDERS AND POWER IS REDUCED. RESEARCHED AND FOUND 100'S OF REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE IMPALA AND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IN THE LIGHT TRUCK AND SUV MODELS. FIX IS RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE IF YOUR MECHANICALLY / ELECTRICALLY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ELECTRONIC STABILI-TRAC WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHUDDERED WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REVERSED.…
I'VE HAD MY 2013 LT IMPALA FOR 39 MONTHS I AM CURRENTLY FINANCING THIS VEHICLE HOWEVER THE ACTUATORS I KEEP REPEATING AND THEY KEEP GOING OUT CONSTANTLY AND THE REPAIRS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE I'VE REPLACED THESE MULTIPLE TIMES AND AFTER A MONTH IT DOES THE PROBLEM AGAIN WHICH ENDED UP DRAINING MY…
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