2011 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure

7 of the 505 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 75,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 156 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2016
1
2015
5
2014
12
2013
4
2012
6
2011
7
2010
4
2009
14
2008
9
2007
12
2006
10
2005
8
2004
7
2003
11
2002
7
2001
9
2000
14

What owners say

Filed Jun 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AL

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 going uphill between the Riverchase Exit and the Summerville Exit. Luckily, I was driving and not my wife. I was able to glide the car back to the right shoulder of the road under ZERO power, and shut the ignition down. Cars were passing me at 65-75 mph, and I was very fortunate not to have caused an accident. After sitting there for about 5 minutes in 96 degree heat and my wife freaking out in the passenger seat, I restarted the car and eased it to the Summerville Exit, and slowly drove home, about another 6 miles. We were damn lucky not to have been hit by another car, as this happened on a what is essentially a freeway. After researching this , it seems this is a common problem being reported on this Model, the Chevy Impala. I'm sure Chevrolet knows about this...the company should be forced to recall this car model and fix it before folks start getting killed due to total engine failure...especially at a high speed like I was driving.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Transmission · 75,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that he had reversed the vehicle and then shifted into the drive position and when he depressed the accelerator pedal, he heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to drive forward. In addition, the contact stated that the wheels had seized. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where he diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also contacted his local dealer ( platinum chevrolet: 3001 corby ave, santa rosa, ca, 95407) where he inquired to provide him with a diagnosis. The vehicle was not serviced due to the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure under case number: 83215496968, and stated that someone would contact him back. The failure mileage was 75,500.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Wheels · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the wheels had seized in the front and the rear when, the vehicle was in motion. The contact had replaced all four tires but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear alignment needed to be performed. In addition, the accelerator pedal failed to function properly and the dealer replaced the part. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired which was unreasonable for the contact. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 5,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving at 40 MPH, the instrument panel flickered and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose and face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the hood and siding needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and caused the contact to lose control. The vehicle crashed into a pole. The contact sustained neck, back, and ankle injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 4, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 79,000 miles · MS

Cranked up the car to go home. Stability light and "engine" light was on. While on the interstate passing a truck the engine died. Display center indicated service stability track and reduced engine power. Coasted over to rt. Shoulder. Car would not restart for about 30 sec. Cranked it up and made it home. Trouble code is p2138 which seems to indicate the throttle position sensor d/e voltage. Will take to dealer in am.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Seat belts · 11,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front passenger seat belt seized and the passenger could not move around freely in the seat when the seat belt was buckled. The failure occurred almost every time the front passenger seat belt was operated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the seat belt was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 11,000. The VIN was unavailable.