"takata recall" when I turn my wheel to the left and proceed to drive . The traction control light comes on and I hear a rubbing noise. I have had it looked at and they don't believe the wheel hub or bearings is bad. I have noticed other impala owners are having the same issue. My vehicle is 78,000 miles and my bumper to bumper warranty has expired. I feel that this should be fixed by Chevrolet…
2013 Chevrolet Impala wheels problems
moderate 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
When does it fail?
Of the 11 wheels complaints filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Impala, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 7 model years of Chevrolet Impala we track for wheels problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 11.
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: 2013 Impala owners report serious tire defects on original Goodyear equipment (silent ply separation leading to sudden blowouts at 39,000 miles) and persistent traction control/wheel sensor faults that dealerships cannot diagnose or repair. Check tire sidewalls carefully for separations and expect potential wheel bearing or hub sensor work.
Owners of 2013 Impalas describe two distinct cluster failures: tire integrity and wheel sensor/brake control system reliability.
On tires, the complaints center on original-equipment Goodyear Eagle LS 2 rubber. Multiple owners report internal ply separation—the radial plies lifting away from the outer sidewall rubber—occurring at the inner tire edge where the face meets the sidewall. The failure develops silently; owners find bulges and cracking only during close inspection, with no pressure loss or warning lights until the tire ruptures suddenly. One owner was doing 75 mph on I-71 when a tire blew; another had a sidewall rupture after just 1–2 miles of driving with a thump. All reported failures occurred around 39,000 miles. Tires were maintained per spec.
On the steering and brake side, owners report traction control activating erratically on dry pavement, especially during left turns from a stop or gentle acceleration—conditions with no actual wheel slip. A grinding noise comes from the wheel area. Warning lights (ABS, traction control, service brake assist) illuminate together. Dealerships cannot duplicate the concern or identify root cause. One owner was told wheel bearings are faulty; hub sensor replacement on another vehicle did not fix the issue. A separate group reports the braking system engaging and disengaging randomly, with hub sensor replacement failing to resolve it. Owners cannot tell if brakes are genuinely failing or if it's a control fault.
Same Chevrolet Impala wheels reports on nearby years: 2012
Failure modes owners describe
Tire ply separation and sidewall failure
Original-equipment Goodyear Eagle LS 2 tires experience internal ply separation between radial plies and outer sidewall rubber, resulting in bulges, swelling, and sudden blowouts. Separation occurs on the inner tire edge where the tire face meets the sidewall and develops silently over time with wear and fatigue cracking before catastrophic failure. No air leakage or tire pressure drop occurs until rupture.
When: Reported at 39,000 miles on original equipment; first incident at unknown mileage, second at 39,000, third at unspecified mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Swelling or bulge at inner tire edge where face meets sidewall; Wear and fatigue cracking in tire sipes overlying separated area; Sudden blowout or sidewall rupture while driving; Brief thumping sound 1-2 miles before catastrophic failure; Low tire pressure warning on some tires; Abnormal vehicle handling or pulling
Repairs/costs cited: Owners replaced affected tires (Goodyear Eagle LS 2) with new tires; one owner was directed to Moody's (Goodyear store) for assessment and tire replacement
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Goodyear requested owner submit failed tires for assessment through authorized dealer
Traction control system malfunction and wheel bearing/hub sensor fault
Traction control system activates incorrectly on dry pavement during left turns or acceleration from standstill, triggering warning lights (ABS, traction control, service brake assist) and causing grinding or scraping noises. Problem appears related to wheel hub sensors or wheel bearings but does not duplicate at dealership. Some owners report the system turning off randomly while driving, causing stalling, acceleration issues, and grinding noise until manually reset.
When: Reported from early ownership through 85,000 miles; one owner reported issue 1 month after purchase; present since purchase for at least one owner
Symptoms owners cite: Traction control indicator light illuminates on dry roads; Grinding or scraping noise from wheel area, especially during left turns; Noise when backing up or turning; Traction control kicks in during low-speed left turns from standstill with no wheel slip; Vehicle lunge or hesitation when accelerating from stop; Traction control randomly disengages while driving; Car feels like it may stall after traction control disengages; ABS and service brake assist lights illuminate simultaneously
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reported being told 'cheap ball bearings in the wheels are faulty'; wheel hub sensor replacement performed on at least one vehicle without resolving the issue; no successful repairs reported
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chevrolet directed owners to take vehicle to local dealer; one owner expected recall to address the issue
Brake system intermittent engagement and auto-braking false activation
Automatic braking system (likely ABS/brake assist) engages and disengages unpredictably, separate from driver input. Hub sensors implicated but replacement does not resolve the fault. Brakes grab and jerk during downhill braking. Owners report inability to distinguish between system malfunction and actual brake failure.
When: Reported from early ownership through 78,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Auto braking system constantly activates and deactivates without cause; Brake grabbing and jerking on steep downhill grades; False brake activation alarming repeatedly; Cannot determine if brakes are actually failing due to constant false alarms
Repairs/costs cited: Hub sensor replacement attempted on at least one vehicle without resolving the problem
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2013 Chevrolet Impala?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most wheels failures cluster between 38,050 and 69,000 miles, with the median around 39,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 38,050; a quarter make it past 69,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Chevrolet/Impala.
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