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2013 Chevrolet Impala engine problems

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Chevrolet Impala11% of all complaints for this model year.

30
Engine complaints
11%
share of all complaints
57,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Feb 23, 2023

  • 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…

    filed Aug 9, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Engine problems in other Impala years

YearReportsShare
2019 Impala27%
2018 Impala712%
2017 Impala2118%
2016 Impala2018%
2015 Impala196%
2014 Impala569%
2012 Impala4016%
2011 Impala12525%
2010 Impala8820%
2009 Impala17922%
2008 Impala13417%
2007 Impala7712%
Impala engine problems by year →

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.