2012 Chevrolet Impala Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When using e85 fuel in my flex fuel vehicle the check stability control/reduced engine power warning is activated. This occurs when the car is moving. I have contacted my dealer and GM they were unable to help me. There is a GM technical bulletin (pip5385c) on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11063344, filed 2018-01, 135,000 miles“The engine goes dead without warning while I'm driving down the road. No lights on or any other indications that it is about to happen. Will not re crank. Realize that it happens when my fuel system is about 60 miles to empty. After putting gas in I can crank it right up and go until it hits around 60 miles to empty and it will go dead again without warning, very dangerous and scary thing to happen in traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937362, filed 2016-12, 50,000 miles“Car has 68,000 miles. A few days ago the engine light came on, which disabled remote start. I didn't realize this until I went to get into the car. I'm in mi and this past week has been very cold. I jumped in and drove it to work (less than 3 miles). On the way, the traction light came on. No surprise, as it was a little slippery. No other problems. On way home from work: car starts up fine, no warning lights at all at start. Its about 13* out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10966699, filed 2017-03, 68,000 miles“While driving on the highway the check engine light & traction light came on at the same time as these 3 messages, engine may loose power, severice traction control, stabilitrack. The engine started slowing down & had a high pitched whinny noise. After about 10 miles the message changed to engine iis loosing power, wouldn't go over 35 MPH and the whinning became louder and faster. I had to have it towed to a GM dealership, where they diagnosed it as the high pressure fuel pump. I was told the parts are on back order until may 15, 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11092418, filed 2018-05, 101,000 miles“I was driving to work. My car started to lose speed. Until it came to a complete stop. I called for a tow truck, that towed my vehicle to a repair shop. After diagnosis of my car the repair guy, informed me it was my module fuel pump flow control. I wanted to know more so I google the problem. I came across a recall on GM site, bulletin 14515b. I noticed it was a recall for exactly the same issue I was having. So I called Chevrolet to see what steps I needed to take on getting reimbursed for an issue that clearly has been a problem on several 2012 Impala's. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970851, filed 2017-04, 63,023 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 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…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational 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.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 3% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 17 | 4% |
| 2009 | 19 | 2% |
| 2008 | 19 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 4% |
| 2005 | 42 | 7% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 34 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 5% |
| 2000 | 76 | 9% |
| 1996 | 9 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 11% |
| 1994 | 4 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
58 complaintsElectronic stability control
54 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsWheels
19 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology