• June 23, 2014Electrical system

  Ignition Switch may Turn Off

  NHTSA campaign 14V-355 · 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: 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.

  The 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.

  The 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.

• August 3, 2012Suspension

  Lower Control Arms

  NHTSA campaign 12V-377 · 36,413 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

• August 5, 2011Steering

  Power steering hose

  NHTSA campaign 11V-398 · 10,344 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: Power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, and an engine compartment fire could occur.

  The remedy: GM dealers will inspect to ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on september 5, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

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Other Chevrolet Impala model years

• 2019 1
• 2018 1
• 2015 3
• 2014 12
• 2013 1
• 2011 2
• 2010 4
• 2009 5
• 2008 2
• 2007 2
• 2006 1
• 2005 1
• 2004 4
• 2003 5
• 2002 4
• 2001 7
• 2000 7

Common questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala: 14V-355 (Ignition Switch may Turn Off); 12V-377 (Lower Control Arms); 11V-398 (Power steering hose).

How do I know if my 2012 Chevrolet Impala has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.