2011 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 505 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Electronic Stability Control (esc) (132), Engine (125), Electrical System (95).
Key takeaways
- 505 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 132 | 26% |
| Engine | 125 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 95 | 19% |
| Seats | 77 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 | 14% |
| Power Train | 64 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 37 | 7% |
| Steering | 35 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 6% |
| Visibility | 23 | 5% |
| Traction Control System | 18 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2024-08-31
After getting into my parked car and starting it, the Stabilitrak warning message came on my display. This is the 2nd tike that this occurred. The first time it occured, my mechanic diagnosed it as a failed throttle body, which I replaced myself, (easy removal/installation). Now, a couple of months later, it occurred ...
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2024-01-05
Service stabilitrak warning, followed by reduced engine power, then car starts jerking.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2023-12-25
i own a 2011 chevy impala 4 door that has a very serious engine issue. I was on my way home and suddenly the service stability trac, and check engine light came on, then the message center displayed reduced engine power and low oil pressure then the engine shut off. I tried to restart the vehicle and it would not resta...
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More for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.