Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Chevrolet impala has 3 recalls, 258 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
258
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V355000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
12V377000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. Thi...
11V398000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING H...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have about 08/1825 had the throttle body replaced on my vehicle which assisted with the problem te... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | To be able to afford repairs and return it to release date price close to around 27,000 to 28,000 ti... |
| May 10, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have trouble codes that occasionally come up even after vehicle has been serviced. The vehicle use... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | The actuators in the air vents are faulty and I've had to have them repla ed multiple times now. The... |
| Oct 28, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he b... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Stability traction control I have had to fix it 3 times once was ball bearing and the other was a wi... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Stability control light comes on which puts the engine in restricted power ABS and brake light comes... |
| May 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I put my car in reverse and the car turned off and have turn back on. When I try to start it, I don’... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump replacement with Gm dealership parts provider now car engine doesn't shut off right after ... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The stability track light is on and abs. The sensor in the hubs go out even in New hubs. When I'm pu... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, while... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased the vehicle used. Four months after I purchased it the traction control, stabilitrak an... |
| Feb 3, 2022 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When making left turns the car will make a loud grinding noise and will stop momentarily; it says it... |
| Jan 2, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | Both front seat belts sometimes do not click when buckling up. Sometimes you have to reinsert the me... |
| Dec 9, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Passenger dim headlight keeps going out causing a unsafe issue. The plug gets hot and is damaged.A s... |
| Jun 14, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Stabilizer makes loud noise I had it repaired before at southpointe chev.tulsa ok that bill was 700.... |
| May 9, 2021 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The car has been in the shop twice within 6 months having it. It was towed twice, once for transmiss... |
| Apr 15, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHIC... |
| Mar 12, 2021 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE | MY CAR'S ENGINE ALWAYS FEELS LIKE IT'S DRAGGING IN THE FRONT AND SOUNDS REALLY REALLY BAD LIKE IT'S ... |