2012 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 23, 2025
“The actuators in the air vents are faulty and I've had to have them repla ed multiple times now. They still continue to make clicking noise sounds and blow cold air in winter/hot air in summer. The trunk deck lid paint is bad. The clear coat has been coming off. Paint all over the car's clear coat…”
filed Jan 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other…Campaign 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
Electrical System problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Impala | 9 | 32% |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 Impala | 15 | 13% |
| 2016 Impala | 30 | 27% |
| 2015 Impala | 95 | 32% |
| 2014 Impala | 220 | 35% |
| 2013 Impala | 52 | 19% |
| 2011 Impala | 95 | 19% |
| 2010 Impala | 132 | 30% |
| 2009 Impala | 224 | 27% |
| 2008 Impala | 221 | 27% |
| 2007 Impala | 128 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.