Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 258 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V377000 Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V398000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 58 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 54 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Service Brakes 32 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
Of the 258 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 258 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has an average reliability rating based on moderate owner complaints and three recall campaigns. Most issues center around the electrical, ESC, and steering systems, but data is limited for precise assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| electronic stability control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
- Belt inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical issues
- Steering difficulties
- ESC warning light
- Brake noise or vibration
- Engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.