general problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala - part 1

39 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2013 Impala.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2024

While driving vehicle warning light service stabilitrak. . . . Reduced engine power comes on. Vehicle then slows and can not drive over 20 to 30 mph. This has occurred randomly at highway speeds while driving on interstate in traffic. Sudden reduction caused traffic to have to slow quickly and almost caused a collision.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the driver 's side power master door lock switch was inoperable. The messages "monitor tie system" and "monitor battery system" were displayed. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were working at a slower pace than needed, and on other occasions, both the windshield wipers and the horn would engage independently and the wipers would work faster than needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ecm needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,366.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2023

My 2013 Impala ltz service traction control, service stabilitrack, engine power reduced problem lights came on the dash. Almost had an accident I want to know why the 2013 model of Impala has not had any recalls as the 2010 models with same issues. . . . . My vehicle has the same major issue and need to be addressed & recalled. . . . . . The 2013 Chevrolet Impala ltz need to be recalled to fix this issue for the safety of my family and the families on the road and highways. . . . . . . . I can't express more the need of recall for my vehicle!!!!! I attached documents on the pervious 2010 model recall that had the same issues. . . . If you think Chevrolet dealership fixed the problem on the 2013 Impala model it didn't work cause I have same issues!!!!!.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2020

It keeps saying on the odometer electric stability control or track and lower the power. My car was on motion on a city street with cars all around us. I've read that several people were having trouble with the same thing. Why don't they recall.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2019

Days after purchasing my 2013 chevy Impala ltz 2 years ago from first car in bakersfield I have had nothing but problems with it. As I would drive it , it started to automaticly brake on its own and lose traction speed. Blows white smoke all the time it is running even when parked. I have major problem when driving the car shakes slot. I have spent approximately $5000 in repairs and no improvement what so ever!.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2018

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 battery each time. I have replaced my battery for a brand new one and everything was fine I got the problem of all 3 actuator fixed and here we are now and my vehicle is dead the battery was drained because the actuators keep going out and the ticking noise never stops and it goes even when I'm not present in the car and random times throughout the night without the key in the ignition.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The traction control, abs warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he had to apply excessive force to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving at a low speed to his residence. The contact called alamo city Chevrolet dealer at (210) 987-2134, located at 9400 san pedro Ave, san antonio, TX 78216, and was informed that the vehicle included in a recall with NHTSA campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Aw.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2018

Actuator fails under dash causing a/c to fail in the arizona desert. This is the 4 or 5th-time Chevrolet has replaced under my extended warranty and they claim it is a common problem with no recall as it is not safety related. A/c failure in the arizona desert is definatly a safty issue.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2018

I have a loud ticking noise inside the dash (passenger side) that starts when the a/c is turned off. Also happens if the a/c in the on position when the vehicle is turned off for quite sometime. Very annoying and scary. This happens while driving or when the key is not in the vehicle.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2018

The wire harness that controls the left front abs and stabilitrak broke causing the abs to engage on it's own while driving on the highway. After reading online it is apparent that this is a common problem with the Impala that even has a TSB for the problem. This is a extremely dangerous issue that should be recalled. I have attached a picture of the broken harness along with the $272. 94 bill for having the dealer repair it.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2018

My rear defrost stopped working one day so I inspected the harness for rear defrost and I noticed it was burnt up and melted and I am not the only one who has experirnced this issue. Lots of other Impala owners have the same problem. I cslled the dealer and asked if this was a recall and they said no this is a saftey hazard to me and plenty of other motorists.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2017

At roughly 26,000 miles my abs, stabilitrac, and traction control lights came on. I took my car to dealership to repair ignition recall, they replaced the abs wire harness and corrected the the problem. At roughly 56,000 and 86,000 the abs, stabilitrac, and traction control lights came back on. I am carrying my car back into the dealership again tomorrow for the 3rd time for the same issue. My car is now decelerating on its own and the wheels are abruptly locking. The car is moving during all of these incidents. My car has begun flashing abs, stabilitrac, and traction control lights and abruptly decelerating on its own at 60/75 miles per hour.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2017

Hard popping in the dashboard. . . . I know 3 other people that have had the same problem. . . . Is this not means for a recall. . . . Just cost me 1000 dollars. With a warranty so why isn't this covered in a bumper to bumper warranty?.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at approximately 3 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a wire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2017

Dashboard indicator shows 88 miles fuel range remaining. Car ran out of gas. Fuel range indicator kept increasing the range during the last 20 miles of driving. No alarm sounded. Car has less than 50,000 miles on it. We can no longer trust the fuel range indicator.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2017

"takata recall" I purchased a 2013 Chevrolet Impala 02/2015. One month later my car stopped in me. I got the car towed to serra Chevrolet. They said I was out of gas which I didn't believe cause I was at qtr of tank. They said with the kind of engine I had qtr of a tank meant empty in my car. I didn't believe this. In 02/2016, on my way to work, my car stop on the interstate. I got the car towed to serra Chevrolet again. They said my fuel pump sensor and something else was gone. They used my extended warranty that I purchased w/ serra Toyota when I bought the vehicle. I lost my job due to this problem with this car. In 02/2017, the car stopped on me again. I got the car towed again to serra on 02/03/17. They said it was my fuel pump sensor. I had to pay $420. 21 out of pocket on 02/09 to get my car. They said my extended warranty had expired. I don't understand cause my powertrain warranty haven't expired, I'm also still paying for an extended warranty with my carnote but I can't utilize, and I only used the extended warranty once. On 02/13/17 after I got my car from serra my car stop while I was driving again. I contacted serra. They paid for towing but I had to pay for an emc, which was $329. 18. At the time, my car had 86,078 miles. On 4/28/2017, I don't know what they said was wrong but I paid $1,131. 25 on 05/15/2017. I don't think they knew what was wrong. On 05/24/2017, my car messed up again, and I had to pay $133. 00. Serra gave me a $32. 95 discount cause I've had to spend so much money. At this time, I have 90668 miles on my car. On 06/21 or 27th, my serpintine belt broke and I had to pay $468. To hendrix Chevrolet. That was the closest chevy store where my car stopped. Now 7/18/17 my car is back in the shop at serra. They say my crankshaft and something with my motor. My car have 93,586 miles. I was sold a lemon from serra Toyota. I have paid $2,481 since.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2017

2013 Chevrolet Impala: a week ago my passenger window (backseat) I rolled it down with the driver side but could only roll it back up with the oringnal door ( right side back door) and now my break lights stay on I have to unplug battery to cut everything off because it will not go off any other way I turned car completely off and also turn lights off instead of auto and still they remain on.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2017

Ignition sticks in the 'start' position & has to manually be turned to the 'run' position. New ignition had to be installed.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Upon using the key fob to lock or unlock doors, or just opening an unlocked door, a loud clicking sounds starts from under the dash and can last for a couple of minutes and shift side from drive side to passenger side and back. The a/c nor heat works while the clicking sound is made. When you change setting from a/c to heat, the clicking sound starts again. Initially, after the clicking sound stopped, the a/c and/or heat worked for driver and passenger sides. Now, at times, neither the a/c nor heat works. If either works, it is only one side and it shifts as to which side works. Both sides no longer work at once. Driver and passenger have separate a/c and heat controls. This happens when the car is off and there is not a key in the ignition. Also happens when car is on, while in drive and in park, stationary, moving, turning, stopped, etc. Always makes the clicking sound when unlocking and locking doors. Not fob related because clicking sound happens when manually unlocking and locking doors. This happens when the key is not in the ignition. (other Impala owners have told me they are having the same issue) the clicking soundstarted about 3 years ago and would happen occasionally. Now it happens every day, each time the door opens and after turning the car off. If we are unsure if doors are locked and use the key fob to lock, the clicking starts again.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The abs, traction control, brake assist and sbilitrak warning lights come on intermittently while driving. A grinding noise can be heard coming from the front-left wheel. This usually occurs while accelerating from a dead stop or making left turns from a dead stop. I have gotten both hubs replaced and it still is happening.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2016

When accelerating from stopped position, especially when turning to either side, experienced a grinding noise, loss of power, dimming lights, and abs light coming on. Grinding noise comes from lower engine area in front of vehicle. Repeated occurrences are becoming more frequent. Not known what the problem is, but appears to be tied to abs/electrical system. Postings of similar situations have appeared in various websites dealing with frequent problems of specific vehicles. Gm dealer charged me diagnosis fee, but found nothing. Gm dealer said in order to find the problem I would have to bring car in when abs light was on. I am concerned that I am due for a significant failure before dealer finds the problem, or acknowledges same. Although I reference one date of occurrence, this problem has been happening for 6 months with increasing events as of late.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2016

Car loses power and stabilitrak warning come on while driving no engine power at all . Check engine light come on and stays on till I shut off engine and turn back on only then engine light disappears my car only has 37,000 miles and is 3 year old its happen on the highway three time and in the parking lot of my work twice now.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

My car basically just cuts off on me while driving all kinds of signs keep popping up on the dash then they'll go away. It has told be to service my stability track and I went to get service and the people say that's not a problem and they have but it on the machine and it says there is no problem I just don't know all I do know is when I'm driving it cuts off and then some times when I'm driving the engine power gets reduced then I can't go over like 20 it did this while I was on the highway I thank god I didn't get hit!.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 10 mph and making a left turn, the abs, traction control, service brake assist, and check engine lights illuminated. The vehicle began to decrease in speed while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. On several occasions, while the vehicle was in reverse, an abnormal noise could be heard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

25 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at any speed, the service stabilitrac, service brake assist, traction control, and abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the hub assembly and speed sensor circuit wire harness were repaired; however, the failure recurred constantly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,371.

26 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2015

Right side no longer gets heat and actuator has gone bad car ticks the passenger airbag light does not show on the seat belt indicator for passenger does not go out.

27 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 chevy Impala. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the service engine light and the stability control light became illuminated and without warning, the vehicle seized almost to a stop. The contact was depressing the accelerator the whole time this was happening and then the vehicle started operating normal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,376. Ed.

28 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2015

Service stability message comes on when making turns and the tire makes a sound. The vehicle just started to do this about a week ago. I reviewed comments from other users online and it appears there are several people with 2013 Impala's that have the same problem. It happens when turning or when accelerating which makes it very harmful.

29 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact heard a chime as check brakes, check traction control and check stabilizer were displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the electrical harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,010. Oo.

30 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact heard abnormal noises that progressed without warning. The vehicle stalled several times and the contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to restart. Tn addition, the abs and traction control stabilizer warning indicators illuminated multiple times when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact was unable to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

31 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2015

When starting to move forward from a stopped position and turning the steering wheel at the same time, the abs sensor kicks in and the car makes the abs sound, the abs lights up on the dashand then it releases and you can drive normal. It has occurred many times now between 1 to 5 miles per hour. I do not see any recalls at this time for this problem.

32 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the contact felt the time frame for the recall repair was excessive. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced the failure.

33 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they only had a limited amount of parts. The contact had not experienced a failure.

34 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

35 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. She received a recall notice in August for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The recall notice indicated that she will be notified when the parts were available. She was concerned that her vehicle could shut off while driving per the recall. The contact would like for the vehicle to be repaired by any dealer in her state. The contact was concerned for her safety since she had to drive the vehicle on a daily basis. The vehicle was purchased six months ago and she was never informed that there was an existing recall. The gm recall number on her notice was 14299. She was expecting someone to assist with the repairs immediately. There are no failures at this time. Rk.


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