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2011 Chevrolet Impala Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2011 Chevrolet Impala has 2 recalls, 505 complaints.

2

Recalls

505

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

14V355000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...

12V377000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. Thi...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2011 Chevrolet Impala 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

SEATS
57
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
43
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
32
POWER TRAIN
30
ENGINE
23
AIR BAGS
19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
15
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
14

Problems by Component

Other87Electrical80Powertrain60Seats59Speed Control49Steering35Engine32Airbags30Visibility24Suspension13Brakes12Wheels7Tires7Seat Belts4Lights3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 19, 2024VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAfter getting into my parked car and starting it, the Stabilitrak warning message came on my display...
Jan 4, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEService stabilitrak warning, followed by reduced engine power, then car starts jerking.
Dec 21, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEi own a 2011 chevy impala 4 door that has a very serious engine issue. I was on my way home and sudd...
Nov 10, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis problem has happened for many many years. Made appointments @ Fuccillo Chevy dealer, by then it...
Oct 29, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe Mechanic Wedige Automotive in Elkhorn Wi, use AC Delco Parts, Just in This year He installed Th...
Feb 9, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKESStabilizer control an brake system wheel barrier or Tyrod when driving its like the wheels start try...
Jul 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEService stabilitrak warning light goes off and on intermittently when this happens the traction cont...
Jun 12, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEToday, 6-12-2022, driving on US Highway 80 at 65 mph headed toward Phenix City, AL from Columbus, G...
Jun 1, 2022AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag inadv...
Nov 8, 2021AIR BAGSAirbag light won't go off
Jul 15, 2021POWER TRAINThe car was stopped at a stop sign, turned right onto the highway and the front wheels locked. The c...
Jul 2, 2021ENGINEThe car was purchased 06/23/2021. Approx 2 weeks or less later the car had to be taken to the shop w...
May 20, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the...
May 18, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, AIR2011 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated ABS light. THE CONSUMER STATED THE...
Apr 5, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESWHEN DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES, W/ACCOMPANYING MESSAGE: "SERVICE STABILTRAK" FOLLOWED BY 'SE...
Apr 3, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE WELDS TO THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE CONTROL ARM BROKE, IF IT BROKE WHILE ON HIGHWAY THAT WOULD H...
Mar 31, 2021STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESBrake assist, traction control, stablitrack, and ABS lights continually coming on. When breaking wh...
Mar 13, 2021SEAT BELTSThe seat belt will not click in place. I have to push the release button several times to get the se...
Feb 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power....
Jan 29, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERI NOTICED MY REAR DEFROST HAS QUITE WORKING. I FIGURED IT WAS A FUSE SO I WASN'T TO WORRIED ABOUT IT...