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2013 Chevrolet Impala Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2013 Chevrolet Impala

The 2013 Chevrolet Impala has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
270
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
16
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Chevrolet Impala (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V355000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
63
Electrical System
44
Steering
34
Power Train
30
Unknown Or Other
13
Air Bags
13
Suspension
13
Wheels
11
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Chevrolet Impala — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 441 complaints 2011 505 complaints 2012 258 complaints 2013 270 complaints 2014 630 complaints 2015 297 complaints 2016 110 complaints 2017 116 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala has 1 recall and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala are: Electronic Stability Control (esc), Electrical System, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Impala safe to buy?
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Impala should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Impala are: 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.