Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (21.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 · 21.7% | Recalled | Recall 14V355000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 54 · 20.9% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 48 · 18.6% | Recalled | Recall 11V398000 |
| Engine | 40 · 15.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 32 · 12.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 26 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 258 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V355000 · 2014 · reported 06/23/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 12V377000 · 2012 · reported 08/03/2012
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V398000 · 2011 · reported 08/05/2011
POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, "SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 10808238 — filed 12/03/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WHEN I START DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET EACH MORNING, I MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CAR MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND MY SERVICE TRACTION…”NHTSA complaint 10788159 — filed 11/03/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT…”NHTSA complaint 10782430 — filed 10/15/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 56 of 258 NHTSA complaints (21.7%), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (54), steering (48), engine (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
258 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 20 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V355000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
