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2013 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 47 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, 17% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. No related recall is on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
47
17% of 272
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
63,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses power and decelerates while driving, often accompanied by "reduced engine power" and "service stabilitrak" warning messages.
  • Engine stalls at low speeds, sometimes causing loss of power steering and brakes at the same time.
  • Traction control and check engine lights illuminate together during normal driving, sometimes followed by the engine slowing sharply on the highway.
  • Vehicle hesitates or grinds when turning or accelerating from a stop, with intermittent recurrence.
  • Dealers in some cases could not duplicate or diagnose the stalling and power-reduction failures, leaving the vehicle unrepaired.

When 2013 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2013, latest Apr 4, 2023.

2013 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2013Apr 2015Jul 2016May 2017Dec 2017Apr 2019Aug 2020Aug 2022
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Apr 2023; peak May 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200584 (14%)
  2. 2006109 (21%)
  3. 2007133 (21%)
  4. 2008210 (26%)
  5. 2009286 (35%)
  6. 2010122 (28%)
  7. 2011174 (34%)
  8. 201252 (20%)
  9. 201347 (17%)
  10. 201482 (13%)
  11. 201527 (9%)
  12. 201623 (21%)
  13. 201722 (19%)
  14. 20189 (15%)
  15. 20192 (7%)
  16. 20201 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 47 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Impala, which is 17% of all 272 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala engine problem?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2013 Impala engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2013 Impala is 63,000 miles.
Are engine complaints worse on the 2013 Impala than other years?
The 2013 Impala's engine complaint share is 17%, lower than the 2011 model's 34% and the 2010 model's 28%, but higher than the 2015 model's 9%.
Did the 2013 Impala engine problem cause crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.