The 2011 Chevrolet Impala has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,178,144 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 844 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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…
SUSPENSION12V3770002012-08-0336,413 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
132
1fires2injuries
ENGINE
125
3crashes2fires5injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
91
4crashes5injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
67
1fires
POWER TRAIN
63
1fires
SEATS
61
1crashes1injuries
STEERING
35
3crashes3injuries
AIR BAGS
34
14crashes15injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
34
4crashes1fires4injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints844
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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. The first time it occured, my mechanic diagnosed it as a failed throttle body, which I replaced myself, (easy removal/installation). Now, a couple of…”
“Service stabilitrak warning, followed by reduced engine power, then car starts jerking.”
“Service stabilitrak warning, followed by reduced engine power, then car starts jerking.”
“Service stabilitrak warning, followed by reduced engine power, then car starts jerking.”
“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 and low oil pressure then the engine shut off. I tried to restart the vehicle…”
“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 and low oil pressure then the engine shut off. I tried to restart the vehicle…”
“This problem has happened for many many years. Made appointments @ fuccillo chevy dealer, by then it’s gone off & they don’t know! Well, just occurred again when getting new tires @dunn pulling in. 2011 impala stabilitrak, engine power loss, then check engine light! Thank goodness the mechanic…”
“This problem has happened for many many years. Made appointments @ fuccillo chevy dealer, by then it’s gone off & they don’t know! Well, just occurred again when getting new tires @dunn pulling in. 2011 impala stabilitrak, engine power loss, then check engine light! Thank goodness the mechanic…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala as of
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