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2G1WC5E33C1225855 — 2012 Chevrolet Impala Ltz — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Chevrolet Impala Ltz

Lot #42397279 · VIN 2G1WC5E33C1225855

🇺🇸 IAAILeft SideKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2012 Chevrolet Impala, Left Side, IAAI, VIN 2G1WC5E33C1225855 · photo 1 of 16

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42397279

Final bid850 USD13% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 6 676 USDRepair estimate: 6 470 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine595 161 ₴≈ 13 339 USD

1 · Auction price900 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT7 884 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker895 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 2G1WC5E33C1225855 history

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IAAI

Jul 15, 2025

Sold

850 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Chevrolet Impala 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 258. Of these — crashes: 20, fires: 5.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
58
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
54
Steering
49
Engine
40
Service Brakes
34
Power Train
27

Official recalls

Electrical System
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 14V355000
Suspension
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 12V377000
Steering
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.