2013 Chevrolet Impala: jerking or lurching

9 of the 272 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Impala describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 38,050
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 73 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2019
1
2018
3
2017
7
2016
3
2015
5
2014
12
2013
9
2012
11
2011
31
2010
15
2009
28
2008
36
2007
26
2006
22
2005
17
2004
13
2003
15
2002
5
2001
10
2000
10
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 9,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the service electronic stabili-trac warning light flashed on the instrument panel and the vehicle jerked and shuddered with the accelerator pedal depressed. The failure also recurred while the vehicle was being reversed. Additionally, the vehicle vibrated and shuddered at speeds exceeding 55 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · MT

Does not shift into gear smoothly. I can feel a jerk when transmission changes gears. There is a delayed response when when excelerating from a standstill. This vehicle had 36000 miles when we noticed the problem 4 months ago. Problem code p0989 shown when recently checked by mechanic. Another problem ivolves an intermittent metallic grinding noise when making a left turn at low speeds.

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

I have a chevy impala I bought it a year ago july 2016 my service traction control light, service sabilitrak , and service brake assist keeps blinking on and off while driving my brakes automatically contracts as if my car is trying to stop itself making me jerks and the car jerks reported it to my finance company that finance the car and the company that I bought the car from so it should be on record thank you for your time. P.s my car brakes contracts, jerks when I am driving on the street and on the freeway. My car brakes contract when I am driving in motion and when I'm turning after I come from a complete stop.

Filed May 19, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. While turning left at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine re-engaged independently. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle jerked before accelerating. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 52,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. While accelerating from a stop position, a grinding noise was heard and the vehicle jerked. The ABS, traction control/stabilitrak, and brake assist warning indicators illuminated. Also, a message warning of icy conditions appeared, but the weather was sunny and clear. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times where it was diagnosed with brake and hub bearing failure. The brakes and hub bearings were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 08/22/2017

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Steering · 25,000 miles · VA

When turning the steering wheel to the left, the car lurches slightly forward and makes a terrible noise---loud enough to be heard outside of the car. A mechanic checked the ball bearings in the wheels and they were okay he said. This noise started a month after I bought the car. It doesn't make this noise every time you make a left turn, but when it does, it does it repeatedly if making a left turn.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. While making a right turn, the vehicle hesitated. In addition, the ABS, traction control, and service stabilitrak warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 05/24/16*lj the consumer stated on may 2, 2016 as she was making a right turn, the accelerator seemed to jerk back and the RPM's went up past three,t hen went back down to one. All the instrument panel lights illuminated and then the vehicle hesitated to proceed for a few minutes. Updated 08/03/16.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Brakes, Wheels · 38,050 miles · VA

I have had this worked on about 1 month of purchase. I was told the cheap ball bearings in the wheels are faulty. My car makes a strange noise when I turn the steering wheel and it lunges for a split second and then engages forward. Also when I am braking down a steep incline, the brakes grab and jerk the car slightly. This has gone on since I purchased this car.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Driver assistance · 6,600 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while making a turn at 15 MPH, the stabilitrak, ABS, and the traction control illuminated intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel jerked to the left. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,600.