How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have?

NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Impala, which is 10% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Impala.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2012 Impala?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Impala is 32,000 miles.

What kind of transmission symptoms do 2012 Impala owners report?

Owners describe clunking or banging noises during acceleration, rough or jerky shifting, gears failing to shift up properly, and in one case a failed torque converter.

Did any 2012 Impala transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2012 Impala, with no fires reported.

2012 Chevrolet Impala Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 10% of all 258 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 32,000. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 27; 10% of 258
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 32,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a clunking, banging, or jolting noise from the transmission during deceleration then acceleration, especially at low gears.
Some describe rough or jerky shifting during downshifts and low-speed shifts, with dealers unable to duplicate or resolve the issue.
Drivers report the transmission getting stuck in one gear (such as 4th) and failing to shift up to 5th or 6th as expected.
One owner reported a failed torque converter that slipped between reverse and drive, causing gear grinding and tire spin before replacement.
Others reported drivetrain component failures such as a loose front wheel hub and CV axle nut, and a replaced intermediate shaft with a transaxle seal leak.
A gear-shift indicator showing park while the car rolled and crashed was also reported in one case.

When 2012 Chevrolet Impala transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2011, latest Jul 1, 2023.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Jul 2023; peak Dec 2013 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201067 (15%)
201164 (13%)
201227 (10%)
201333 (12%)
201439 (6%)
201516 (5%)
201616 (14%)
201712 (10%)
201811 (19%)
20195 (18%)
20202 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have?: NHTSA lists 27 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Impala, which is 10% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Impala.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2012 Impala?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Impala is 32,000 miles.
What kind of transmission symptoms do 2012 Impala owners report?: Owners describe clunking or banging noises during acceleration, rough or jerky shifting, gears failing to shift up properly, and in one case a failed torque converter.
Did any 2012 Impala transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2012 Impala, with no fires reported.