2012 Chevrolet Impala electronic stability control (esc) problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Traction control and stablitrak lights come on. Grinding sound and hesitation before moving in reverse, going straight and turning. The hestiation keeps the car from moving. Can turn off and fix this issue for a short bit of time with the bottom on the dash. After a while turning it off doesn't…”
filed Aug 9, 2020
“I have a 2012 chevy impala, the traction service control and abs/stabilitrack keeps giving me issues. I have a grinding noise, decreased power and car will nearly stop on you from time to time, particularly when turning. Taken to dealership, more than one, they keep telling me the harness attach to…”
filed Jul 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Impala years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Impala | 10 | 9% |
| 2015 Impala | 20 | 7% |
| 2014 Impala | 104 | 16% |
| 2013 Impala | 108 | 40% |
| 2011 Impala | 132 | 26% |
| 2010 Impala | 74 | 17% |
| 2009 Impala | 108 | 13% |
| 2008 Impala | 58 | 7% |
| 2007 Impala | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 Impala | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.