Recall 12V377000: 2008–2012 Chevrolet Impala
- Report received
- Aug 3, 2012
- Manufacturer
- General motors llc
- Potentially affected
- 36,413vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2012
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Possible consequence
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Chevrolet Impala810 complaints
- 2009 Chevrolet Impala824 complaints
- 2010 Chevrolet Impala442 complaints
- 2011 Chevrolet Impala505 complaints
- 2012 Chevrolet Impala258 complaints
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.