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Used 2012 Chevrolet Impala Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Loved my Impala

Kristi, 10/30/2016
2012 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

My impala was an excellent choice for me. Kept me safe, always reliable, fun to drive and affordable. I had no problems with my Impala. I owed a 2012 for 6 years. I will miss it and will definitely buy another. Love American made!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

bad trans

William Bandy, 02/25/2015
2012 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 27 people found this review helpful

car is very unresponsive when you take off, hesitates to move. I thought it was just the trans but even the electronics such as fan controls are sluggish. took it in, they say its ok . if all impalas are like this & it keeps getting good reviews what does it say about buyer revues. The car would be car of the year if it wasn't for the 6 speed trans & heating controls, who ever passed that should be fired

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Rose, 08/17/2022
2012 Chevrolet Impala LT Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car great to drive absolutely beautiful

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3.5 out of 5 stars

2012 Chevy Impala LT

hmnijj, 03/17/2012
2012 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
53 of 179 people found this review helpful

This car is a great long distance traveling car; just don't go up in the mountains. The car doesn't handle very well but thats were you get the smooth ride from. One thing Chevrolet definantly needs to work on is the transmission. The transmission takes a good second-second and a half to shift to the correct gear when your stepping on it. Once again, do not take this car in the mountains when theres only a two way road and you need to pass someone. You have to get used to it that the transmission will lag so you have to step on it a bit earlier. But once it gets into gear, it does pull pretty good. The car seems to be overpriced when compared to the Charger which is a better car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Loved this vehicle!!

Mexicanrose, 09/26/2022
2012 Chevrolet Impala LT Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

When I bought my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, it had only 15,000kms on it. The vehicle was very low maintenance., gave me a smooth ride., handled nicely & I had no trouble parking the vehicle (due to its size). Just before 2018 I noticed rusting. It first started over the rear wheels, then progressed very rapidly along the driver's door., which cause a huge piece of the door to come off. I had the car checked over by a guy who specializes in detailing & he advised me not to spend the money fixing up the rust.. It would cost too much & the rust would only return. When doing some research it was stated that GM didn't drill holes in the bottom of the doors to enable water to escape, & they failed to use a sealant. No wonder cars were rusting. I bought a newer vehicle in 2020 which meant I only got 8yrs out of my Impala. Whenever I see a person with a 2012 Impala I advise them of what they could be facing. I take my 2018 Malibu to a very well known rust protection company to help ensure that the possibility of rusting is deterred. Frankly I did love my 2012 Impala; but where my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is concerned, I like it, but don't love it.

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