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2011 Chevrolet Impala power train problems

64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala13% of all complaints for this model year.

64
Power Train complaints
13%
share of all complaints
73,050 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Grinding from turning. Numerous Radiators, Transmission problems over and over. Jerking not pulling. Stalling in the road.Control Arm needed again. Brakes and Rotors grinding.

    filed Apr 19, 2023

  • Today, 6-12-2022, driving on US Highway 80 at 65 mph headed toward Phenix City, AL from Columbus, GA, the the engine shuddered, then the "Stabilitrack Service Light" came on, along with the check engine light, and a message for "reduced engine power." Then, the engine suddenly cut out as I was…

    filed Jun 12, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Impala years

YearReportsShare
2019 Impala518%
2018 Impala1119%
2017 Impala1210%
2016 Impala1615%
2015 Impala165%
2014 Impala376%
2013 Impala3312%
2012 Impala2710%
2010 Impala6715%
2009 Impala688%
2008 Impala9111%
2007 Impala8013%
Impala power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.