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2011 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems

39 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,450. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
39
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
60,450
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
    2
  • Antilock: ABS warning light
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Impala brakes problems in other years

199520002005201020152019

Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 19Grinding brakes 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Chevrolet Impala owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Stabilizer control an brake system wheel barrier or Tyrod when driving its like the wheels start trying to twist another way almost crashed on the highway with my grandkids in the vehicle i having driving the vehicle since an irecentl looked up recall an it says stabilizing an brake system when press on gas .it's like tires shifting make the vehicle slow moving an feel a grinding when feet on gas...recently look an it says its 2 recalls chevy 2011 impala

Filed Jul 5, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK

Brake assist, traction control, stablitrack, and ABS lights continually coming on. When breaking while making a turn the breaks slip or give and then suddenly grab hold causing a grinding sound. Car wobbles while these lights are on causing a noticeable change in stability and control.

Filed May 18, 2021 · Brakes · NC

2011 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated ABS light. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE ASSIST, STABILITRAK, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOBBLES.

Filed Apr 8, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · TN

When driving the ABS light illuminates, w/accompanying message: "service stabiltrak" followed by 'service traction control". Car grinds when turning left. Today the gas pedal felt like it was pushing back when pressed then it felt like it locked up for a second.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 127,000 miles · AL

The brakes are automatically stopping while driving on a city street. The transmission has a pressure valve code that will not give a definite reading.the airbags light stays on along with the ABS and stability trak light staying on.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 13,789 miles · ID

When I got the car I new it needed new tires so I went to the tire shop fro.m the dealership but I ask the dealer if the car had been in an accident because I could feel it shimmy he was trying to sale me and 2009 but I could here its power steering pump was out they were both the same price it only made since to get the newer car. After putting new tires on I seen it needed oil change then and transmission needed serviced. While I was doing that I called to ask the guy if he was going to help me out. Lol yea bring it in all charge you twice as much as the place you are at right now so I let him know I would let all my friends know. It was one thing after another. Its been one thing after another then the flapper for the vent started flapping and makes an awful noise all the time there no working air conditioning so I took it to a mechanic to look at it needs brakes and rotters and the list goes on and on so I wanted to get out of the 29.9 interested the loan office contract me because im paying it off to fast and says I signed to wrong loan agreement and wants more money there in cahoots together it wouldnt let me mark everything thats wrong

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Brakes · 134,500 miles · MN

When taking off after stopping vehicle breaks seem to stick. Does not all was do it. Abs and traction control light comes on some time. Heard this is a common problem among these vehicles.

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · GA

Takata recall I keep having the ABS light along with traction control light turn on every other day and in mornings it disappears as I drive. Car has 60129 miles on it and I have read on impala forums it is common but no recalls issued yet.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 78,000 miles · DE

January 2019 was driving on a very congested interstate 95 at the posted speed limit of 65. A warning popped up on my dash board.service stabil trak engine in reduced power. It was like I longer controlled my car. The speed suddenly dropped. I went from 65mph to maybe 30mph. It felt like my brakes were being applied . I became scared and almost started to panic. But because I was in the far right lane I was able to pull off the interstate. I sat there on the side of the interstate with my heart racing and my hands locked on the steering wheel so hard they cramped up. I turned off my car and removed the keys from the ignition. I thanked god I was alone in that car. I thanked god the car behind me was not tailgating me. I waited for about 5 minutes and then put the key back in the ignition and started the car up. The warning was gone but the service engine light remained on. I was scared to death to merge back onto the interstate so I put on my flashers and drove on the shoulder at 20-30mph until I got to the first exit. I made it home. I called a car repair company. They told me the sensor more than likely need to be reset. They suggested I take it to a chevy dealership service center. The next day I started my car up and all warning were gone so I did not take it to the service center. The car ran fine until today 52/20/2019. I just filled my tank up with gas. Turned it on put it in gear and drove 20feet when the same error came on . I had looked up this error on the internet. Seems lots of americans have almost been killed because a car maker has a mechanism built in to it vehicle that takes control of the speed to which the vehicle is traveling. People are spending a lot money to fix an issue that seems to not have a fix. Chevrolet is putting the lives and the lives of others on the roads in jeopardy with their stabil trak computer sensors.your failing americans

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 36,000 miles · MI

While driving 60 MPH, go a service stabilatrak, reduced engine power, then engine turned itself off. Fortunately, I was on a straight road as power steering and brakes did not work. After rolling to a stop, I put it in park and tried to restart. Nothing! No clicking at all. After 5 minutes and multiple attempts, car started and drove normally??? Car only has 36,000 miles on it.

Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala brakes

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Impala have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,450 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Impala have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most brakes complaints are 2014 (91 complaints), 2004 (89 complaints) and 2003 (76 complaints).

Other 2011 Chevrolet Impala problems

Driver assistance 143Engine 134Electrical 95Seats 77Acceleration 69Transmission 64Airbags 37Steering 35Visibility 28Fuel system 17Suspension 17Wheels 13Body 7Tires 7Seat belts 6Lights 5Locks 1

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