2013 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM)
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  519%
• 25k–50k
  935%
• 50k–75k
  14%
• 75k–100k
  831%
• 100k–150k
  28%
• 150k+
  14%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Chevrolet Impala owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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 operating at a slower speed than needed. On other occasions, the windshield wipers and the horn would engage independently, and the windshield wipers would operate faster than needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed to be reprogrammed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and she was unable to release the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …

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!!!!!

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.

Was driving home on the interstate within normal speed limit. All of a sudden hit something ran over something and the car begin to lose oil and shut off. When towed to repair shop was told the engine had a defect in it bc it threw a rod and ruined the engine. The repair shop confirmed I was not at any fault bc there was plenty of oil and all needed maintenance was update. The repair shop can't figure out why the engine would throw a rod and deemed it a defect in the engine. The car was bought with 30K miles and now its 130K. Never had any problems until this and statefarm insurance says it does not cover this situation. Will be seeking if the manufacturer will replace it, bc it happened not at any fault of mine. If anyone else have experienced this please make it known for other ppl and state how you solved it. Thks

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated very slowly. The engine stalled in the middle of the road. The key was turned back to the on position and another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact suffered a broken left hip bone, nerve damage, and other injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 3,345.

My 2013 Impala ltz will suddenly decelerate to around 35 MPH and hesitate when you hit the gas. Three messages pop up, "traction control off", "engine power is reduced" and "service stabilitrak". This happened to me a few months ago and I brought it right in to global Chevy in north plainfield, nj. They fixed and it seemed fine but now happening again but this time, I almost got t-boned in an intersection. I have found this has happened to many people in many different forums. Now I need to get the vehicle to the dealer again. This should be a recall!!!!!!!! I almost got smashed and I will be making sure this is documented in as many forums as possible. This is a Chevy problem. I got charged over $650 to fix this last time!!!!!!!! I am upset as hell and not really sure what to make of this. I need to drive my kids around in this time bomb now? …

With no warning the engine of my car had a catastrophic failure. Due to defective timing chains and gears. Known to being problematic and breaking around 85,000 miles. Many on line complaints with this engine, but GM will not acknowledge it and do a safety recall. It is a safety issue because when my engine failed there was no warning light to alert us to a problem. The car was running fine and it made a clanging noise along with a thick cloud of blue smoke.. We were lucky to get the car off the side of road before getting rear ended. Timing chains are not a regular maintenance item. They are suppose to last the life of motor. If they are failing at 85,000 miles or less why isn't a scheduled maintenance listed for it. Our car was regularly maintained at 4,000 miles with synthetic oil. I did not use a Chevy maintenance mechanic I used a mechanic who has close to 50 years experience. …

Car has a grinding noise and hesitates when taking a left turn from a stop. Only happens intermittently at this point. Feels like the traction control coming on for no reason. (but then I am not a mechanic) no indicator lights on the dashboard come on when it happens. It is dangerous because the car hesitates and pulling out into traffic this is an uncomfortable situation. Sometimes it May happen 5 to 6 times a day and then it stops and doesn't happen for days or weeks again. Does not seem to be related to weather conditions as it happens at all different times. Brought it to the dealer and they cannot diagnose the issue because it doesn't happen when they drive it. They checked the car and cannot find a problem. Told to bring it back if the problem persists and gets more frequent.

I went to start my car the key was immediately "locked" inside the ignition ..locking everything in the car up, from the brakes to the electrical . You should be able to turn it 4x (a,b,c,d(on) it would not let you go past c. The key would not come out, I had it jumped in order to get the key out . I thought for sure it had to do with the ignition switch being recalled, but no hall Chevrolet said it was just the battery. So when your battery goes bad, it is normal for the key to be locked almost "eaten" by the ignition. There was no warning it was the battery, nothing. I have only owned the car 29 days. I really thought it was the ignition switch but dealership says no battery?

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. When the contact started the vehicle and shifted into drive, the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact stated that the same failure recurred three others times. In order to remedy the failure, the vehicle had to be shut off three or four times and then restarted. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the crest Chevrolet dealer three times for the same failure and was repaired under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired this time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 08/03/17

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