Owners have filed 505 safety complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.
Complaints for this vehicle report 22 crashes, 5 fires, 25 injuries. No deaths have been reported.
Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, here is how reports break down by system.
"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."
"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."
Complaint filings for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala over time:
Across the Chevrolet Impala model years we track, the 2014 has the most complaints on file (633); the 2011 ranks 2 of 3.
2 recalls apply to some or all 2011 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
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As of September 7, 2026, owners have filed 505 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala with NHTSA. The most-reported system is brakes & stability.
The 2011 Chevrolet Impala has 2 NHTSA recalls on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved September 7, 2026.
Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.
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