2012 Chevrolet Impala Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 21%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 21% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving home from work during rush hours my 2012 chevy Impala's dashboard lights up saying service traction control, service stabilink, engine power reduced terrified as I was in the middle lane trying to get over as my car began to go into limp mode.I almost got rear ended due to this problem. I was accelerating from being stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #11277612, filed 2019-11, 88,000 miles“Takata recall my stability track sensor is constently coming on overpowering my driving and messing my driving up. It happens with no conditions when I turn the wheel to the left and has been happening ever since I bought the car. I also had the engine shut off on the freeway. I have replaced many things that I was told can be causing this. There is still an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11140010, filed 2018-10, 96,000 miles“Hello, I have been experiencing the following lights coming on since I have received my Impala with 60,000 miles on it. It tells me to service stable link, service traction control, the ABS slit stays on and I have replaced both hubs on the front. What else is there to do unless I rewire everything. This all happens when I first move the vehicle and during my trip.”
NHTSA complaint #11013489, filed 2017-08, 60,000 miles“I have a 2012 chevy Impala, the traction service control and ABS/stabilitrack keeps giving me issues. I have a grinding noise, decreased power and car will nearly stop on you from time to time, particularly when turning. Taken to dealership, more than one, they keep telling me the harness attach to my traction control system snaps. Ive heard my model has this issue. I see no recall for my VIN, but I have the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11338104, filed 2020-07, 120,000 miles“Every time I turn warning lights for my stablizing system and ABS then the brakes starts to lock up sometimes with it also traction control also turn on and off this is every time I drive the car have taken it to 3 dealers no one can find the problem this is every time I start the car and drive on the streets or on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10885143, filed 2016-07, 66,453 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 9% |
| 2015 | 20 | 7% |
| 2014 | 104 | 16% |
| 2013 | 108 | 40% |
| 2012 | 54 | 21% |
| 2011 | 132 | 26% |
| 2010 | 74 | 17% |
| 2009 | 108 | 13% |
| 2008 | 58 | 7% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
58 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsBrakes
33 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology