2012 Chevrolet Impala: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 1, 2023 · Brakes, Transmission · KY

Stability control light comes on which puts the engine in restricted power ABS and brake light comes on front driver side brake continuously holds on when trying to accelerate

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · AL

The stability track light is on and abs. The sensor in the hubs go out even in New hubs. When I'm pulling out onto the road the traction light comes on an makes a grinding noise and the power goes down .I was told it was the stability track chain and the sensor in my right hub.

Filed Dec 24, 2021 · Wheels · CA

The front wheel hub assembly fails after numerous replacements. The after-market parts do not resolve the problem. Thw assembly girnds and hesitates on right turns during acceleration. This causes hesitation and an unsafe manner when making turns, suddenly, or moving away from emergency vehicles. This is a flaw in the manufacturer with the wheel hub that must be addressed. Thousands of dollars in repairs. Safety is at risk when the vehicle hesitates on turns with oncoming traffic. The Dealer has inspected the part and several auto mechanics. The constant warning light in every case is the 'traction control' orange icon blinks when wheel grinds and hesitates. This will cause wear and tear to the sensor causing the ABS LIGHT, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK. Service documents attached from 3 mechanics and 5 warranty replacements in 2 years.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 176,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled causing the steering to lock and the brakes to fail. As a result, the vehicle crashed into street sign causing the vehicle to fall into a ditch. The contact stated the ABS and check engine warning light was illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

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 my traction control system snaps. Ive heard my model has this issue. I see no recall for my VIN, but I have the same issues.

Filed Jun 27, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 95,312 miles · NJ

Clunking , grinding noise service stabilitrak, service ABS lights come on lose power when reversing or making a left turn. After much research there seems to be a problem with the wiring harness going to the sensors in the wheels. Many people are having this very same problem across many years of this vehicle. People are spending money unnecessarily on parts such as wheel hubs and bearings without fixing said problem. Many people are also reporting cars turning off as a result of this.

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 35,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. When making a left turn, the ABS, traction control, service brake assist, service traction control, and service stabilitrak indicators illuminated. In addition, an abnormal grinding sound was heard. Once the vehicle was shut off and restarted, all of the messages and warning indicators turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the speed control sensor in the front driver's side wheel bearing was faulty. The entire wheel bearing was replaced, but the failures continued. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. Jack mcnerney chevrolet (363 ny-281, tully, ny 13159, (315) 238-5110) was contacted and wanted to charge the contact over $100 to perform the same diagnostic test as the independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Electrical · 144,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the service brake assist, ABS, and service traction control warning indicators illuminated as the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was towed to garber chevrolet (1700 n. Saginaw rd, midland, mi 48640) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be recharged and a loose ground cable needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000. **tr consumer stated service traction control-service stabilizer-service brake assist came on and car stopped dead completely- car key in on position and car in drive. Had no power at all- had to manually unlock my door to get out. They had to tow the car to garage with my keys stuck in it. Flashers and nothing worked. Luckily no one smashed into me and if out on a main highway going at a higher speed I wouldn't be here to tell you about this. The car is fixed but my fears of it happening again are immense. Updated 10/31/18

Filed May 11, 2018 · Driver assistance, Wheels · 180,000 miles · OK

My chevrolet impala was in motion when my ABS and trac sensor keeps coming on. Now it's happening everytime I drive. It almost locks on me when I'm driving and it scares me for my safety of my kids and myself in the vehicle. I looked up to to see what the problem could be and there has been a lot of complains for that 2012 model. My lights will flash on and off (trac sensor and ABS) and it makes a weird noise

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · TN

Hello, I have been experiencing the following lights coming on since I have received my impala with 60,000 miles on it. It tells me to service stable link, service traction control, the ABS slit stays on and I have replaced both hubs on the front. What else is there to do unless I rewire everything. This all happens when I first move the vehicle and during my trip.

Filed Jul 23, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 72,000 miles · KY

I have about 72,000 miles on my car and the service stabilitrak, service brake assist and service traction control messages come on and the ABS and electronic stability control light also are on. It happens when turning left or right and also the ABS kick in and effects the steering. I have replaced the right and left hub assemblies and it has not helped no codes are found when vehicle is scanned. This has been going on for several months. Thanks for your help. This will all happen in drive way and on city roads/highways.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · MI

Abs/traction control failure. Both left and right wire harnesses had to be replaced ti to wire rubbing in frame and going to ground. Gm has four tsb's on this known problem. Abs/traction control or federally required safety features. This need to be a full recall.