2011 Chevrolet Impala Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,300 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine power” (22% of reports).
- 64power train complaints
- 70,300median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine power: mentioned in 14 of 64 complaints (22%)
- Service traction control: mentioned in 6 of 64 complaints (9%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 1 a fire.
Chevrolet Impala power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 2 | 13% | — |
| 2019 Impala | 5 | 18% | 69,935 |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% | 84,650 |
| 2017 Impala | 12 | 10% | 88,357 |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 14% | 64,240 |
| 2015 Impala | 16 | 5% | 81,681 |
| 2014 Impala | 39 | 6% | 59,930 |
| 2013 Impala | 33 | 12% | 48,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 27 | 10% | 32,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 64 | 13% | 70,300 |
| 2010 Impala | 67 | 15% | 68,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 68 | 8% | 97,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 91 | 11% | 80,500 |
| 2007 Impala | 80 | 13% | 73,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 108 | 21% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 52 | 9% | 88,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 47 | 4% | 64,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 30 | 4% | 86,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 36 | 5% | 76,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 57 | 8% | 45,300 |
| 2000 Impala | 52 | 6% | 72,469 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | — |
| 1998 Impala | 1 | 50% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 11 | 13% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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…
The car was stopped at a stop sign, turned right onto the highway and the front wheels locked. The car would not move in any gear, even in neutral. A tow truck had to place front wheels on skids and drag onto the bed. The transmission repair shop never saw anything like it, all the gears on the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Chevrolet Impalas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about power train for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala (13% of the 505 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 14 of 64 complaints, followed by “service traction control” (6).
Other 2011 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2011 Chevrolet Impala problems or power train problems across all Impala years.