2012 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 75 brake complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 29% of all complaints for the year, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. No related recall is listed for this area.
- Brakes complaints
- 75
- 29% of 258
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no resistance, sometimes resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Some describe the pedal slowly drifting toward the floor while stopped, letting the car roll forward until more pressure is applied.
- Several owners noticed stabilitrak, traction control, or ABS warning lights illuminating alongside reduced braking performance, sometimes with electrical smells or component melting near the dashboard.
- Some report brake fade or reduced stopping power after only a few stops, particularly at higher speeds.
- A few owners experienced sudden loss of braking while backing up or driving at low speed, leading to collisions with embankments or street signs.
When 2012 Chevrolet Impala brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2013, latest Jul 1, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 75 brake complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, making up 29% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Chevrolet Impala brake problems?
- No related recall is listed in the data for the brake complaints on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
- At what mileage do 2012 Impala brake problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala is 70,000 miles.
- Did the 2012 Impala brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries associated with the 75 brake complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
- How does the 2012 Impala compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2012 Impala's brake complaints represent 29% of its total complaints, lower than 2013's 49% share but higher than 2015's 14% and 2017's 4%.