2011 Chevrolet Impala: engine stalls while driving

33 of the 505 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 33
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 78,000
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2017
5
2016
5
2015
4
2014
31
2013
16
2012
21
2011
33
2010
48
2009
60
2008
46
2007
42
2006
26
2005
41
2004
40
2003
50
2002
41
2001
49
2000
87
1996
2
1995
2
1994
2

What owners say

Filed Apr 19, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · GA

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 May 21, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an empty parking lot. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · NY

While driving at any speed the car shuts off. It completely loses power. No power steering or brakes. I was going 60 on a highway and it stalled thank god it wasn't rush hour and there weren't many cars around me. This happens at 10mph 30, 40, 50. No matter how fast or slow you are going the car shuts off and leaves you with no brakes or power steering. This is a huge safety issue and should be a recall. It has been diagnosed as a faulty ignition switch. I have had it looked at by 3 different mechanics and they all say that is what it is. Now I have to pay to get a new ignition put in. I have had the car 18 months and new problems occur constantly with it. Chevy should be paying for a new ignition switch to be installed.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Engine · 68,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving at 50 MPH the vehicle stalled. The stabilizer traction control and engine power reduced warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Electrical · 182,000 miles · TX

While driving on a city street, the door locks cycled several times, the radio went off and on, the engine seemed to stall as if a bad relay or faulty ground strap. Weather was clear and dry.

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 41,908 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the transmission failed. When the contact entered an intersection, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the planetary gear failed. The mechanic rebuilt the transmission and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle's warranty was expired. The contact also stated that the low beam headlights failed to illuminate on july 12, 2019. The headlights were not replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41,908.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was in operation, the engine stalled and the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was taken to reedman toll chevrolet of springfield (840 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, 484‑472‑6290) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. *tt consumer stated te gas pedal is no longer working.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Driver assistance · 129,065 miles · TX

When driving the stabilitrak light reduced engine power light comes on along with the check engine light. My car slows down and sometimes it would stall when stepping on the gas and the gas pedal would sometimes shake. After shutting the car off for about an hour or so the stabilitrak light would go off and after a day the engine light would go off as well. Whenever I take it to the mechanic to have it diagnosed and fixed they are not able to find anything wrong with it. This happens without warning often even when driving on the highway and frightens me with hopes that it does not cause an accident that could seriously injure myself or others, or cause a fatal accident.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Transmission · 36,700 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The contact stated that the transmission exploded while the vehicle was on the roadway. The contact was able to safely push the vehicle out of the way of oncoming traffic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 36,700.

Filed Jan 31, 2016 · Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · NC

January 31,2016 I was driving at a speed of 55mph all of a sudden my car speed gave three stalled jerks I immediately put on me emergency flashers because two other vehicles were behind me. From that point on I drove at a much slower speed; wasn't sure if my car was going to cut off in the middle of traffic or not. It was scary because this could have been a terrible accident. The traction stability -service light came on. My car was serviced for this very thing april 2015. Why I am having this same problem?

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 44,815 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving 65 MPH, the engine stalled and the engine stability power reduction warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal and re-learned idle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Also, while driving at various speeds, the gear shift became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 44,815. Updated 01/12/16*lj *cn

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Engine · 34,500 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 60, the vehicle stalled after the stabilitrak, traction control, and engine power down warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred on one other occasion while driving approximately 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,500.