Traction Control complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% | 101,000 miles |
| 2016 | 10 | 9% | 48,000 miles |
| 2015 | 20 | 7% | 63,000 miles |
| 2014 | 105 | 16% | 69,000 miles |
| 2013 | 116 | 43% | 55,000 miles |
| 2012 | 56 | 22% | 72,000 miles |
| 2011 | 142 | 28% | 71,000 miles |
| 2010 | 90 | 20% | 78,000 miles |
| 2009 | 146 | 18% | 85,000 miles |
| 2008 | 75 | 9% | 95,000 miles |
| 2007 | 28 | 4% | 83,000 miles |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% | 103,000 miles |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% | 126,000 miles |
| 2004 | 24 | 2% | 130,000 miles |
| 2003 | 27 | 4% | 100,000 miles |
| 2002 | 30 | 4% | 115,000 miles |
| 2001 | 23 | 3% | 119,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% | 150,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I would like to place a complaint about my 2016 Chevy Impala ltz that I purchased from car max in glencoe, il on November 11 2016. I am a frequent traveler to central michigan and on my return trip to chicago on January 6, 2017, I was traveling south on highway 127 just south of mt. Pleasant michigan when all of sudden, the car lost power and it slowed down rapidly, there was a car behind me who almost rear-ended me, my wife and I were terrified. I pulled over to the side of the highway and put on my flashers. I looked at the dash and the following error lights were on (service engine soon, check engine light, reduced engine power, and stablitrack light). I looked at the owner's manual and it suggested that I turn the vehicle off and that it would reset. I followed instructions, turned on vehicle and all lights were cleared except check engine light. …
On April 2nd, 2018, I was driving to work around 4:50 a.m. Driving on the 303sb only about 7 minutes into my drive I noticed that my vehicle began to lag and stall out, I began to notice grey smoke coming from the hood and that's when I realized that my car was on fire. While trying to avoid traffic and after almost being hit by oncoming traffic I was finally able to get my vehicle into a safe are on the side of the road and call emergency roadside assistance on provided by my auto insurance usaa. My concern is that the vehicle never provided any type of notification letting me know that the vehicle was severely damaged. If my oil is low my vehicle tells me something, when the tires are low on air, my vehicle tells me. How come when my vehicle caught fire and while it began stalling out I still received no notice? …
The "service stabilitrak" light and engine light has returned making the vehicle non-operational once again. I have spent over $2500 in the past 12 months at an authorized Chervrolet dealership attempting to repair this exclusive, patented General Motors safety system, however, the system continues to malfunction. I cannot be the only owner of a GM vehicle with this frustrating, expensive issue. Please assist with a recall and/or inquiry to GM/Chevrolet. Previous NHTSA tracking number 11444992.
My side detection system has failed and not working on my 2015 Chevy Impala lt. My car nearly caught on fire twice now. White smoke was billowing from my taillights and before that my entire instrument cluster went dead. At first it said to have it serviced. Then my fob would no longer unlock my doors without manually using it, the same day my car would not start. I had all sorts of lights and warnings go off. My whole computer system went haywire thus not being able to start my car. After getting my car started, I did not have any gauges, lights,nothing. It was very dangerous driving
Stabilitrak control system I am contacting you about the safety hazard of the stabilitrak control system malfunctioning on our 2014 Impala lt Chevrolet. On November 7, 2016 I was driving from my home in perfect weather conditions and the car suddenly would not accelerate properly. The vehicle information center read 'service stabilitrak' and 'engine power reduced'. Then the check engine light went on. I called GM customer service and the local Chevrolet service center felix Chevrolet to schedule servicing on the vehicle. I assumed the repair had corrected the problem. Then on March 7, 2017 in perfect driving conditions the same thing happened when I was leaving for an appointment. The vehicle information center read 'service stabilitrak' and 'engine power reduced'. Then the check engine light went on. I immediately returned home and called GM. The car was towed to felix Chevrolet. …
I've had an issue with my 2014 Chevy Impala ltz getting locked up when turning the steering wheel. This started a few months ago, I took it to the dealership but they were unable to recreate the problem. The first incident occured 09/2017, I was driving on the highway going 60 MPH, upon switching lanes it felt like the steering wheel jammed and locked for a second and the electrical power went out on the radio and dash. The alerts then said "power steering drive with care' & "front camera' or something to that effect. This has happened various times since on city streets, another message I've seen has said something about stabilitrak. The most recent episode occured on 12/25/2017. I was driving on a city street and turned right and the steering wheel jammed and the radio went out and the same messages came up, I took a video this time so that the dealership can see what the issue is. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 25 MPH, the electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated. While attempting to make a right turn, the front driver's side wheel seized, and the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. While test driving the vehicle, the mechanic experienced the failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's side wheel hub assembly, stabilizer bar, the front driver and passenger side tie rods, and brakes should be replaced to mitigate the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Bought my 2013 Chevy Impala used with a little over 40 thousand miles, and within a week the ABS light and traction control light come on when making a left hand turn from a complete stop/stationary position. Does it now daily on a regular basis and also makes a grinding noise when accelerating from a complete stop making left hand turns. Also causes the car to stall until I release the gas and has been extremely dangerous when trying to make left turns with traffic coming the opposite direction. It has also made the grinding noise and the dash lights up when backing out of the driveway.I have taken it to the dealership and it was kept for a day but they said they could not duplicate the problem. Seems to be what I keep reading from everyone else's complaint so either were all crazy or Chevy doesn't want to deal with it until someone dies from this issue. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Impala years have traction control problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2009 (146), 2011 (142), 2013 (116), 2014 (105) and 2010 (90) model years. Traction Control complaints make up 18% of all complaints for the 2009.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Impala traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for any Chevrolet Impala model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Impala traction control problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 79,000 miles; 24% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the automatic (asc) (2 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.