2012 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 16%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 16% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 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.
“I was standing in traffic and smoke start coming inside the car from engine and the engine start on fire the car burn from the engine out ??? And I found this information about safety problems and recalls on this car model on the internet about this car model and year have fire hazard problems please review and help me to found any answer thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10865454, filed 2016-05, 93,700 miles“My car's engine always feels like it's dragging in the front and sounds really really bad like it's about to explode or something it makes a lot of noise and ticking sound as well when I'm driving”
NHTSA complaint #11402608, filed 2021-03, 162,500 miles“I stopped at a intersection,and pulled out onto another road,the car backfired and quit running ,leaving me in the middle of the intersection,and almost got hit. I have taken car to dealer and they say the car is operating normal. This happens alot within this vehicle when accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #10504163, filed 2013-03, 17,500 miles“Engine warning light and codes for timing chain problem while I was driving. Unresolved by dealership or manufacturer; bbb autoline said I should turn to NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #11318170, filed 2020-03, 45,545 miles“The engine died in a hard rain,wipers quit, flashers came on, windows went up and down, cd player quit and radio came on, then flashers went off. Windows would not go back up soaking the inside of the doors.this is my wife's car and now she is afraid to drive it. I called the dealer twice and got a recording asking me to leave a brief message. If they don't have time to answer the phone, how long will it take to fix it?”
NHTSA complaint #10536430, filed 2013-08, 3,360 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010490Oct 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11009532Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 21 | 18% |
| 2016 | 21 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 | 56 | 9% |
| 2013 | 30 | 11% |
| 2012 | 40 | 16% |
| 2011 | 125 | 25% |
| 2010 | 88 | 20% |
| 2009 | 179 | 22% |
| 2008 | 134 | 17% |
| 2007 | 77 | 12% |
| 2006 | 59 | 11% |
| 2005 | 30 | 5% |
| 2004 | 71 | 7% |
| 2003 | 88 | 13% |
| 2002 | 75 | 9% |
| 2001 | 68 | 9% |
| 2000 | 71 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
58 complaintsElectronic stability control
54 complaintsSteering
49 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 27, 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