2013 Chevrolet Impala
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 272
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electronic stability control (esc)
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 272 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 88 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 818 |
| 2001 | 742 |
| 2002 | 795 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 1,073 |
| 2005 | 609 |
| 2006 | 524 |
| 2007 | 627 |
| 2008 | 810 |
| 2009 | 824 |
| 2010 | 441 |
| 2011 | 505 |
| 2012 | 258 |
| 2013 | 272 |
| 2014 | 635 |
| 2015 | 300 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electronic stability control (esc)
40% · 108 reportsService brakes
19% · 53 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged but the vehicle failed to decelerate and the contact crashed into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-29
Electrical system
19% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated very slowly. The engine stalled in the middle of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-01
Steering
13% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-17
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
12% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing column shift and gear position indication (prndl).
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Was driving home on the interstate within normal speed limit. All of a sudden hit something ran over something and the car begin to lose oil and shut off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-17
Also filed under Engine
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electronic stability control (esc): 108 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 53 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 52 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?
- The most-reported component is electronic stability control (esc), accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.