2013 Chevrolet Impala Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,165miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,165 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2013 Chevrolet Impala's electrical system failed. There were no lights, radio, air conditioner, gauge lights, power steering or power brakes. The engine remained running as did the transmission. This lasted about five minutes.(there are no places to stop on our roads.) the first light to come on was the warning about loss of stabilitrac and the second was about air bags, the third was about uneven tire pressure. Eventually the gauge lights, air conditioner and radio came on followed by the power steering and brakes. I turned it off in park and then turned it on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615132, filed 2014-07, 28,830 miles“Passenger side low beam headlights goes out every two weeks. I have had everything done still stop working. Also ABS system continues to light up and brakes act up .”
NHTSA complaint #11156971, filed 2018-12, 9,500 miles“Low beam headlight keeps going out every 2 weeks, not blowing bulbs just stops working. Have cleaned connectors several times, wore gloves when changing bulb and checked fuse.”
NHTSA complaint #11329147, filed 2020-06“2013 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to poor performance of vehicle. The consumer stated the left front side low beam was not lighting. The bulb was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11207753, filed 2019-05Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 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…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 104 | 10% |
| 2003 | 103 | 15% |
| 2002 | 123 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 10% |
| 2000 | 67 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala
108 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsWheels
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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