2011 Chevrolet Impala recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 505
Latest campaign: Jun 23, 2014

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Jun 23, 2014	14V355000
Suspension	1	Aug 3, 2012	12V377000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 23, 2014Latest campaign


Jun 23, 201414V355000	Electrical system: ignition If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V355000 What's wrong This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. Risk If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299. Campaign NHTSA 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014
Aug 3, 201212V377000	Suspension: front control arm A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V377000 What's wrong 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. Risk A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546. Campaign NHTSA 12V377000 · Aug 3, 2012

Jun 23, 201414V355000

Electrical system: ignition

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V355000

What's wrong: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V355000 · Jun 23, 2014

Aug 3, 201212V377000

Suspension: front control arm

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V377000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Campaign: NHTSA 12V377000 · Aug 3, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component505

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

505Complaints filed

22Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

25Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electronic stability control (ESC)	132	26	0	1	2
Engine	125	25	3	2	5
Electrical system	95	19	4	0	5
Seats	77	15	3	0	1
Vehicle speed control	69	14	0	1	0
Power train	64	13	0	1	0
Service brakes	39	8	4	1	4
Air bags	37	7	15	0	18
Steering	35	7	3	0	3
Unknown or other	31	6	1	0	2
Visibility	23	5	0	1	0
Traction control system	18	4	1	1	2
Suspension	17	3	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	16	3	0	0	0
Wheels	13	3	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Vehicle speed control
“After getting into my parked car and starting it, the Stabilitrak warning message came on my display. This is the 2nd tike that this occurred.”
Filed 08/31/2024 · ODI 11611932
Steering
“Service stabilitrak warning, followed by reduced engine power, then car starts jerking.”
Filed 01/05/2024 · ODI 11563735
Electrical system
“i own a 2011 chevy impala 4 door that has a very serious engine issue. I was on my way home and suddenly the service stability trac, and check engine light came on, then the message center displayed reduced engine power…”
Filed 12/25/2023 · ODI 11561755

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2011 Chevrolet Impala recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Impala have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The most recent, 14V355000 (reported June 23, 2014), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala?

Electronic stability control (ESC) is the most-reported component, named in 132 complaints out of 505 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Chevrolet Impala?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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