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2013 Chevrolet Impala Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of all 272 complaints that year. Median failure mileage is 48,000 miles, and there are no related recalls for this area on this year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
33
12% of 272
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
48,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Traction control activates unexpectedly when turning left from a stop, causing the vehicle to hesitate or lose acceleration.
  • Grinding noise from the front end during low-speed left turns, sometimes paired with a flashing traction control or ABS light.
  • Front wheel bearing hub failure reported after repeated grinding and traction control activation on tight turns.
  • Abnormal noise and hesitation when pressing the accelerator, accompanied by an unidentified warning light.
  • Steering wheel vibration combined with an intermittent stability control warning and difficulty shifting out of gear.

When 2013 Chevrolet Impala transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 11, 2012, latest Apr 17, 2024.

2013 Chevrolet Impala transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2012Dec 2014Feb 2016Oct 2016Dec 2017Aug 2019Aug 2022
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Apr 2024; peak May 2014 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 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.

  1. 201067 (15%)
  2. 201164 (13%)
  3. 201227 (10%)
  4. 201333 (12%)
  5. 201439 (6%)
  6. 201516 (5%)
  7. 201616 (14%)
  8. 201712 (10%)
  9. 201811 (19%)
  10. 20195 (18%)
  11. 20202 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission/powertrain complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 33 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Impala, which is 12% of the 272 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala transmission or powertrain?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Impala.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Impala is 48,000 miles.
Did these transmission/powertrain issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2013 Impala shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2013 Impala worse than other years for this problem?
Its share of 12% for this category is close to several other Impala years, such as 2011 at 13% and 2017 at 10%, so it sits in the middle of the range rather than standing out as worst.

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.