2012 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (58), Electronic Stability Control (esc) (54), Steering (49).
Key takeaways
- 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 58 | 22% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 54 | 21% |
| Steering | 49 | 19% |
| Engine | 40 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 13% |
| Power Train | 27 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 9% |
| Suspension | 22 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 8% |
| Wheels | 19 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-09
To be able to afford repairs and return it to release date price close to around 27,000 to 28,000 tire got needed air awhile and radiator and the reservoir or holder got replaced still not knowing how to repair the rest with getting the money to for safety standards or requirements wondering if program help getting it ...
Steering - filed 2026-02-10
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnos...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2025-09-23
I have about 08/1825 had the throttle body replaced on my vehicle which assisted with the problem temporarily. Then the problem started again 09/20/25 the car act like it’s stalling while driving and can’t see what hear the vehicle is in. The car is not getting any signal to the engine as I have been advised the TCM is...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.