Worst 2011 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 132 | — | 1 | 80,175 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 125 | 3 | 2 | 81,510 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 91 | 4 | — | 95,989 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 67 | — | 1 | 75,978 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 63 | — | 1 | 70,969 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 61 | 1 | — | 14,789 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 35 | 3 | — | 66,210 mi | |
| Airbags | 34 | 14 | — | 74,636 mi | |
| Brakes | 34 | 4 | 1 | 73,992 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 18 | 1 | 1 | 56,696 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 65,885 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 2 | — | 67,398 mi | |
| Visibility | 16 | — | — | 1,739 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 14 | — | — | 1,875 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | — | — | 63,842 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 54,070 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 77,008 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 2 | — | 53,233 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 41,498 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 5 | 2 | — | 1,279 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 60,501 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Impala
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,178,144 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2011 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Impala reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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