2013 Chevrolet Impala: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Chevrolet Impala has 270 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes. Owners most often flag transmission failure: complete failure or severe slipping, particularly in high-mileage examples (e.g., over 200,000 miles). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

270
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
16
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Chevrolet Impala vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2013 a good year for the Impala?

Across the 8 Impala model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (1999) to 1,071 (2004). With 270 complaints, the 2013 Impala sits belowthe model's median of 810.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electronic stability control (esc)
108
service brakes
53
electrical system
52
steering
34
power train
33

Recalls affecting the 2013 Impala

electrical system:ignition

Campaign 14V355000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should a

What owners say across generations

Owner sentiment is highly fragmented across generations, with no single dominant consensus. For classic models (1959, 1963, 1994-1996 SS), sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, centered on iconic styling, collectibility, and performance…

  • Transmission failure: Complete failure or severe slipping, particularly in high-mileage examples (e.g., over 200,000 miles). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine mechanical problems: Head gasket failures on 3.5L and 3.9L V6 engines; oil leaks; timing component failures; oil pressure issues related to switches and filter housing gaskets. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Impala. See the full Impala owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Impala listings typically run $10,010–$14,887 across 2002 to 2020 model years.

Other Impala model years

Compare every Impala year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.

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