2012 Chevrolet Impala: hesitation when accelerating

6 of the 258 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Impala describe hesitation when accelerating.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 75,070
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 70 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Hesitation when accelerating by model year

2020
1
2018
2
2017
3
2015
2
2014
14
2013
20
2012
6
2011
17
2010
4
2009
4
2008
15
2007
13
2006
13
2005
5
2004
5
2003
6
2002
9
2001
2
2000
18

What owners say

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 Aug 9, 2020 · Driver assistance · 159,000 miles · NC

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 help because it turns itself back on.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · MI

When accelerating forward from a complete stop the traction control comes on by itself causing the wheels to lock up & causes hesitation. The ground is not wet at all especially when turning the traction control kicks on causing the same reaction on dry pavement. When accelerating the car hesitates & jerks/jolts then the traction light kicks on. There are no codes on the dashboard & no check engine light.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 107,000 miles · NY

My car's stabilitrack, barake assist, and traction control lights come on everytime I turn the steering wheel to the left. The car hesitates when giving gas making it for a dangerous situation when getting into traffic

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Transmission · 75,070 miles · IN

Takata recall when accelerating forward from a complete stop the traction control comes on by itself causing the wheels to lock up & causes hesitation. The ground is not wet at all when this happens & has almost caused me to get rear ended. Even when turning the traction control kicks on causing the same reaction on dry pavement. When accelerating the car hesitates & jerks/jolts then the traction light kicks on. There are no codes on the dashboard & no check engine light. Taken it to the dealership and they aren't able to figure out the issue. This is very unsafe especially driving on the highway and driving with children in the car. It risking my life, my children's lives & the lifes of others.and have spent a lot of money having the vehicle checked out with no solutions. This is very dangerous.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 34,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front wheel bearing and hub assembly caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.