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P2135 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2011, 2006, 2010

What P2135 Means on Your CHEVROLET IMPALA

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

"Had purchased vehicle from dealer in ashland va back in september 2014. had no concerns about the vehicle until first trip not driving vehicle for a week and upon return vehicle would not start. had jumped started vehicle and got check engine light which was on for three days then cut off."

— 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 11/17/2014

"Driving home one night after just having my vehicle repaired a few weeks earlier, without warning, my vehicle began to stall. just before the stall it was driving completely normal with no issues at all."

— 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 04/19/2017

"Backing out of my garage when check engine, stabilitrak problem, reduced engine power light came on message portion of dash.drove under reduced power, max 30 mph, to dealer, approximately 15 miles. left car with dealer for approximately 2 days."

— 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 03/06/2014

"I own a 2011 chevy impala and for the past couple months on 6 different occasions as i am driving down the freeway my engine power is reduced and "service stabilitrak" light appears. as i have researched and have found that this is a common and very unsafe problem among gm vehicles."

— 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT • Filed 03/12/2013

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

Common Causes of P2135 on CHEVROLET IMPALA

25%
25%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
1
2010
1
2011
2

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.

P2135 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