2013 Chevrolet Impala Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 56 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, 21% of its 272 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 57,000. A related recall, 14V355000, covers ignition key weight issues tied to airbag non-deployment.
- Electrical System complaints
- 56
- 21% of 272
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Ignition switch turns off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes in snow or slippery conditions, cutting the engine and disabling stability control.
- Complete loss of electrical power occurs while driving, killing lights, radio, air conditioning, gauge lights, power steering, and power brakes for several minutes while the engine keeps running.
- Owners report waiting extended periods for recall parts under campaign 14V355000, with some vehicles going unrepaired for months after the initial notice.
- A fuel control module reportedly resets and triggers intermittent misfire warnings that appear and disappear without a clear pattern.
- Some owners describe crashes where airbags failed to deploy, which they connect to the ignition switch recall.
When 2013 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 21, 2014, latest Sep 3, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists 56 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Impala, making up 21% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Impala's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 14V355000, reported June 23, 2014, addresses a defect that can affect airbag system operation, tied to ignition key weight; the remedy involves adding key rings and a cover to the key head.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Impala is 57,000 miles.
- Did the electrical problems cause any injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Impala, with 0 fires reported.
- How does 2013 compare to other Impala years for electrical complaints?
- The 2013 Impala's 56 electrical complaints and 21% share are lower than 2014's 253 complaints (40% share) and 2010's 137 complaints (31% share), suggesting 2013 had comparatively fewer reports in this area.