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2011 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Impala has 32 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

Other
87
Electrical
80
Powertrain
60
Seats
59
Speed Control
49
Steering
35
Engine
32
Airbags
30
Visibility
24
Suspension
13
Brakes
12
Wheels
7
Tires
7
Seat Belts
4
Lights
3

32

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
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...
Nov 8, 2020ENGINEI WAS DRIVING AND A PART IN MY A/C BEGAN CLICKING LOUDLY, THEN THE AIR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND START...
Feb 3, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE STABI...
Apr 17, 2019ENGINEGET AN ERROR OUT OF NOWHERE STATING SERVICE STABILITRACK, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
May 30, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDIC...
Jan 1, 2016ENGINETHE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND BOGS DOWN. I HAVE SPENT OVER $300 TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT, AND NO ONE CAN BE...
Jul 22, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD SHAKE WHEN AT...
Feb 25, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING MY CAR STARTED HESITATING. THE WHEEL TRACTION AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT HAD THREE M...
Jan 14, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT...
Jul 14, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE A/C MOTOR BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX IS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND I HAVE NOTICED ON A LOT OF GM AND ...
Jul 9, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WA...
Jul 5, 2014ENGINEMY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING FROM NEWARK, NJ FROM THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY BACK HOME TO RALEIGH NC ON ...
Jun 2, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INTE...
Jun 1, 2014ENGINEWHILE STARTING MY CAR. NOTIFICATION CAME UP ENGINE POWER REDUCED. WASN'T ABLE TO DRIVE MORE THEN 40M...
May 29, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFIRST INCIDENT WAS ON (05-29-2014CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM, AND REDUCED POWER LIGH...
Apr 26, 2014ENGINEI WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LURCHED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS MESSAGES TH...
Apr 1, 2014ENGINEI WAS DRIVING ON HWY 41 N IN SOUTH GEORGIA AND MY ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND 3 MESSAGES COME UP: 1) S...
Apr 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE S...
Mar 23, 2014ENGINEJULY 2013 HAD HUB BEARINGS REPLACED IN ORDER FOR CAR TO PASS INSPECTION. ISSUE WITH "SERVICE TRACTI...
Jan 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LOSE POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGIN...

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