The Lemon Index2013 Chevrolet Impala.
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala is better than average by owner complaints: 135 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 67, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about stability control, it has 1 recall, and it gets 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Impala year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 272 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Impala year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 38K to 80K miles on the car (220 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- stability control complaints mostly came at 38K–84K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 39K–84K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 47K–78K miles
Recalls 1
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may caus.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1539 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
- When key is off, cooling fans runs or cooling fans fails to run, due to relays for cooling fans
- Buick/gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Upon turning left at an intersection, the vehical hesitates and makes a grinding noise in the front end. This has at times, come to a near accident of being rear ended.
2013 Chevrolet Impala owner · NHTSA complaint 10861359
More owner reports
Right side no longer gets heat and actuator has gone bad car ticks the passenger airbag light does not show on the seat belt indicator for passenger does not go out
NHTSA complaint 10816328
I have a 2013 Impala, the traction control kicks in when making left turns from a stop. This is my third Impala; 2003, 2009 and this 2013. All three with the same issue so this is my last Impala. Hey GM, get your act together!
NHTSA complaint 10865915
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 67; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Impala year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2013 Chevrolet Impala problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are stability control (39%), electrical (20%) and brakes (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
1 safety recall (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala get?
22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Impala safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 38,000 and 80,900 miles. The middle report was at 54,000 miles, from 220 complaints.
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Impala year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2010 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works