This page covers 1 recall, 270 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2013 Impala, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the electronic stability control system. Owners frequently report the StabiliTrak warning light illuminating alongside traction control alerts, often accompanied by a "reduced engine power" message that limits the vehicle to speeds of 20–30 mph. This can happen at highway speeds without warning, which owners describe as creating sudden, unexpected deceleration. Some reports tie the same event to ABS light activation and unusual noises from the front end during turning. The electrical system draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners describing intermittent check engine lights and repeated HVAC blower motor failures, the blower reportedly making clicking or tapping sounds before failing, sometimes requiring multiple replacements over the vehicle's life. Steering complaints round out the top three, with owners reporting stiffness or unexpected behavior that in some cases they associate with the same warning light events tied to the stability control system.
270
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic parking brake piston arm may not fully retract, leaving brake pads partially engaged even when the brake is released.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electronic parking brake software at no cost to restore proper brake piston retraction.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
