2012 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 13%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,818miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,818 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The electronic stability control system is constantly on even when my car is stationary my antilock brake system light is also always on. Some times I lose power when I start to drive. I had it checked and had the sensor replaced ,but the problems were not solved.”
NHTSA complaint #11231918, filed 2019-07, 34,000 miles“Since 2017, upon starting my car I get all of the following alert msgs service stabilitrak , *service brake assist and service traction control on my dashboard. I've had the car into les schwab and error code diagnostics done both before and after both front hub assemblies were replaced. The same service messages still continue to appear on the dash. Les schwab has checked the hub sensor wires repeatedly and all error codes and find them to be ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #11220345, filed 2019-06, 141,200 miles“When stopped at a red light the peddle would slowly drift towards floor. The car began to roll as if the brakes were releasing. I applied more pressure to the pedal halting the vehicle. I took the car to a dealership and was told it was due to the location of the master cylinder and GM was aware of it. My concern is that this may cause loss of brakeing when in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10514990, filed 2013-06, 18,800 miles“My car's stabilitrack, barake assist, and traction control lights come on everytime I turn the steering wheel to the left. The car hesitates when giving gas making it for a dangerous situation when getting into traffic”
NHTSA complaint #11195942, filed 2019-04, 107,000 miles“Same incident twice. I am driving either at low speeds (5 to 10 MPH) or at 30 MPH. The light service stabilitrak and brakes comes on. After I turn off the car, the warning lights and the message go off. I took car to dealership but they said they could not help because the warning message is off. I have seen messages across the internet posts that other impalas (2012) are doing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10534064, filed 2013-08, 20,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 26 | 9% |
| 2014 | 91 | 14% |
| 2013 | 53 | 19% |
| 2012 | 33 | 13% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 30 | 7% |
| 2009 | 75 | 9% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 59 | 9% |
| 2006 | 35 | 7% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 89 | 8% |
| 2003 | 76 | 11% |
| 2002 | 74 | 9% |
| 2001 | 70 | 9% |
| 2000 | 56 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
58 complaintsElectronic stability control
54 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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