general problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

27 problems related to steering 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 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2025

I have driving on highway 247 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 control of the vehicle my airbag never deployed and my riverside tire as well the drives haft fell off the vehicle and now my car is completely totaled luckily there were no other vehicles involved but there was another person in the car with me when the incident occurred, we both he whiplash. Incident occurred in morongo valley near road runner mobile home trailer park in morngo valley.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2022

While waiting to make a left turn when traffic cleared I pressed the gas pedal and heard a loud grinding noise and the car would not move for 2 or 3 seconds and suddenly moved. Very dangerous. Car forums have many of the same incidents with great difficulty in resolving this problem and after several years no answers. This is life threatening issue.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2020

My power steering went out.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2019

I attempted to turn on my vehicle while in the parked position the key would not turn and the wheel was in the locked positiion. Made several attemps to try and turn the key with negative results. Had to have the vehicle towed and a few diffent mechanics attempted to turn the key but negative result. It has been determined that the ignition switch needs to be replaced.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2019

I purchased my vehicle on March 23 2019 . I have made several repairs to car but the problem persists . If I'm at a stop and I proceed to drive and make a left my car will make a grinding noise and the traction control light will flash it makes it dangerous to join traffic safely . I looked online and several people have the same exact issue with their vehicles . Service traction control. Service stabilitrak service brake assist will go on when I try to make a u turn . . Ive replaced left driver side wheel hub with abs sensor replaced tpms and had alignment done . I felt the tea admission is being affected by this issue . So I had it serviced as well . I feel chevy should do a recall immediately.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2018

There is a "known" issue with this vehicle, especially when turning left. The car will decelerate and traffic is a safety issue. I found the cause via google and needs to get addressed. The car will always display driver feedback on the dashboard. It simulates when driving through an icy patch. The car will not excel but rather decelerate. This happened to me just last week turning into payton manning children's hospital.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2018

There is a rubbing noise on the front drivers side every time I make a left turn.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2018

I was driving down the road with my child and my service stabilitract and abs light came on and when I went to turn all u heard was a grinding noise and the wheel like locked up and wouldn't let me turn until like 5 seconds later almost causing me and my kids to get hit into a really terrible wreck with cars coming at us at 55 mph.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

When making low speed left hand turn service stabilitrack and service abs warnings come on, steering is difficult and a grinding noise is heard. Grinding stops when steering wheel straightened then turn can be made after speed is built up.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2017

Stabilitrack and traction control will randomly fail while backing and driving. Especially with right hand steering input. Many times while driving and turing right, stanilitrack and traction control will alert failure and the input from the accelerator will cease causing slow tiring leading to near miss traffic collisions. Chevy can not find problem and numerous online reports of the same issue. On going issue.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2016

After reversing, then when accelerating out to make a left turn, my car makes a grinding noise, I can feel it in my accelerator and I lose power, my traction control light goes on, sometimes my brake assist, abs, and stabiltrak lights come on too. . . If I back off and try again I can then accelerate out and proceed as normal, happens intermittently, hard to duplicate, makes me feel unsafe if I need to accelerate out of a turn then I will not have the ability to do so. I want to take it in to see if it needs a repair, but by reading forums, many many people have had this same problem with the chevy Impala and have paid hundreds of dollars to get different things fixed, and it doesn't solve the issue. Started 3 weeks ago, and has happened many time in that 3 weeks. My car has about 85,000 miles on it. I use to love my Impala, now just want to get rid of it.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2016

I took my car to the dealership because I had a few noises from the front end. One was a clunking noise when I reached speeds of approx 25 mph, the front end was making a popping noise, when I would back up then pull forward there was a grinding noise, and also a few times when I would make a left hand turn it was like my car was stuck for a few seconds with the motor revving, but wouldnt move. When it finally would, it would shoot forward and I almost lost control of the vehicle. When I took it to the dealer, I was told both lower control arms and the right front hub had excessive play, the front engine, rear engine, strut mount, and transmission mount were torn, the front timing cover and the steering gear rack were leaking and all needed to be replaced. So much for spending so much money for a car to reliably get me and my kids from point a to b safely. Thankfully the dealership is helping me out so I can affords to get my car fixed, and its still costing me $2000. The car only has 60,3023 miles on it.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. While driving various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the contact heard an abnormally loud noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the results could not be provided. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

14 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

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 and/or right turns from a dead stop.

15 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2016

When making left turns, the car hesitates, and there is a grinding noise, while turning. The problem is happening more often.

16 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2016

The abs, traction control, brake assist and stabilitrak 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 and/or right turns from a dead stop.

17 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

My 2013 chevy Impala is having big issues making left turns. There is a grinding sound and the car hesitates to accelerate. While these problrms occur I am getting warnings on the dash that say service traction control, service brake assist, and the abs light is on. Starting to not feel safe to be in this vehicle. Also had it checked twice by two different auto shops and they cant seem to find the problem.

18 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2016

When the steering wheel is turn leftmost or rightmost and turn off the engine, you can't turn on the ignition because the steering wheel is stuck. Without remote start, my car will always be stuck on the sideway of a slope.

19 Steering 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.

20 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

Wheels drag hesitate when pulling off from a parked position, has done this since about a month of purchasing this car from dealership.

21 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2015

I just purchased my vehicle 3 months ago and about 2 weeks ago, I've been having issues with traction control, abs and service stabilitrak. It seems I get this problem when I just start my car and try to turn the wheel right, at low speeds it feels like it's grinding. This problem has happened a few times since then (not consistent) and every time it grinds I get a traction control light pop up. This problem is happening when there is no rain or snow on the road. I have done some research and it seems a lot of people are having the same issue with Chevrolet Impala's. I believe this should be recalled it is very dangerous!.

22 Steering 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.

23 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2014

When steering wheel is turned left and now right the front end grinds at times but not all the time. However, it seems to be getting gradually worse, grinding more often. The "service stabilitrac system" comes across the dash panel and now it is stating "service brake assist". All the while nothing seems to be wrong with anything up front. This happens upon acceleration. This can happen in city streets, parking lots and freeways. I happens anywhere upon acceleration. There is no point at which the grinding is taking place can be seen. This seems to be a problem that Chevrolet has with all the models of this particular vehicle yet they are denying anything is wrong with the vehicles.

24 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

Car warning lights come on for traction control breaks and throws car into oncoming traffic at random times without warning. It is very unsafe and is on a recall list. I should not been sold a lemon car.

25 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2014

My 2013 Chevrolet Impala's electrical system failed. There were no lights, radio, air conditioner, gauge lights, power steering or power brakes. The engine remained running as did the transmission. This lasted about five minutes. (there are no places to stop on our roads. ) the first light to come on was the warning about loss of stabilitrac and the second was about air bags, the third was about uneven tire pressure. Eventually the gauge lights, air conditioner and radio came on followed by the power steering and brakes. I turned it off in park and then turned it on again. The stabilitrac and air bag warnings were still on, but the rest of the lighting and electrical seemed to be working. Eventually the stabilitrac and air bag warnings stopped. The next day everything came on as normal. The airbag for the passenger seat never is on since I bought it in January.

26 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2014

When turning the steering wheel to the left, the car lurches slightly forward and makes a terrible noise---loud enough to be heard outside of the car. A mechanic checked the ball bearings in the wheels and they were okay he said. This noise started a month after I bought the car. It doesn't make this noise every time you make a left turn, but when it does, it does it repeatedly if making a left turn.

27 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after the vehicle made a left turn, there is a grinding noise that came from the drivers left tire. The vehicle resumed it normal operations when the vehicle was driven in a forward motion. The failure occurred on a regular basis. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and a diagnosis was completed on the vehicle. The failure was not able to be reproduced. There were no repairs completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 33,000. The VIN was not provided.



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