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P0523 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2010, 2011

What P0523 Means on Your CHEVROLET IMPALA

Real CHEVROLET IMPALA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The diagnostic revealed that there are 11 codes in the vehicle system. these codes ranged from passkey system failures to evap codes to transmission. suspected failure of wiring harness altogether with possible bcm/cam failure as well."

β€” 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner β€’ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE β€’ Filed 07/22/2020

"This problem has happened for many many years. Made appointments @ Fuccillo Chevy dealer, by then it’s gone off & they don’t know! Well, just occurred again when getting new tires @Dunn pulling in."

β€” 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner β€’ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM β€’ Filed 11/10/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0523 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0523 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026