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2012 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has 14 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala

Electrical
51
Steering
49
Other
45
Powertrain
20
Engine
16
Suspension
14
Airbags
14
Wheels
10
Speed Control
9
Seat Belts
6
Lights
6
Brakes
6
Structure
4
Visibility
3
Tires
3

14

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Suspension Recalls

12V377000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. Thi...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 14, 2021SUSPENSIONStabilizer makes loud noise I had it repaired before at southpointe chev.tulsa ok that bill was 700....
May 9, 2021SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESThe car has been in the shop twice within 6 months having it. It was towed twice, once for transmiss...
Oct 1, 2020SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJUST BOUGHT CAR HAVEN'T HAD ANY RECALL MAINTENANCE CHECKED BY VIN
Jul 19, 2019SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, SE...
Jun 14, 2019SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESSINCE 2017, UPON STARTING MY CAR I GET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ALERT MSGS "SERVICE STABILITRAK", *SERV...
Sep 27, 2017SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,WHEELSUSED CAR PURCHASED WITH APPROX. 72,000 MILES. MAJOR PROBLEMS BECAME APPARENT AT 73,000 MILES APPROX....
Mar 1, 2017SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSNOTIFICATION ON DASH HAS BEEN ON STATING THAT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY. ON STAR ...
Aug 1, 2016SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)THE CAR KEEPS SHORTING OUT THE BATTERY. THE STARTER IS SLUGGISH. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT KEEPS ...
Jul 11, 2016SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNSTABLE MOTION I...
Nov 1, 2013SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THE CARRIAGE BOLT FAILED. THE VEHIC...
Sep 19, 2013SUSPENSION,WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, WHEN ACC...
Jul 3, 2013SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCAR WAS SERVICED (OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION). AFTERWARDS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR 50-60 MPH THERE IS...
Feb 4, 2013SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE AT...
Aug 21, 2012SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAI...

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