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2012 Chevrolet Impala

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD.

4/5
Overall
4/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 18 29 22 404
3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 18 29 22 404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 11V398000

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE.

Campaign 12V377000

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

Campaign 14V355000

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, 2006-201

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

422 complaints filed by owners for this model year (40 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 58 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54 Steering 50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

EPA figures for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners have filed 422 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, most often about: Electrical System, Electronic Stability Control (esc), Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA gave the 2012 Chevrolet Impala (2012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.