Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 272 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 108 complaints
- Electrical System 52 complaints
- Service Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
Of the 272 complaints on file, 16 report a crash; across all 272 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala shows a below-average reliability outlook. Owner complaints are concentrated around electronic stability control and electrical systems, and there's a significant recall affecting the ignition which impacts airbag functionality. Limited recall data suggests potential for other failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
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 pad and rotor replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ESC warning light
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Brake warning noises
- Steering difficulties
- Airbag malfunction light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.