2012 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Specifications

2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2006 - 2013
Weight :	3555 lbs \| 1612.521 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	30

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.33

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3564 cc \| 217.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 6800 RPM
Torque :	262 Ft-Lbs (355 NM) @ 5300 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	7200 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T75

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.48
2nd Gear :	2.87
3rd Gear :	1.84
4th Gear :	1.41
5th Gear :	1.0
6th Gear :	0.74

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover: 11.3%

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V377000
Summary	General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Consequence	A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Notes	GM's campaign number is 12104.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20110419
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V355000
Summary	This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Mfr Report Date	20110419
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V398000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Consequence	POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Notes	GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11224. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has a wheelbase size of 110.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has a length of 200.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has a width of 72.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has 39.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has legroom of 37.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2012 Chevrolet Impala's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala was a Sedan.

Q: What engine did the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Chevrolet Impala was a V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 6800 RPM and 262 Ft-Lbs (355 NM) @ 5300 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Impala had a 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T75 gearbox.