Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Chevrolet Impala has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 505 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V377000 Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 132 complaints
- Engine 125 complaints
- Electrical System 95 complaints
- Seats 77 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 69 complaints
- Power Train 64 complaints
Of the 505 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 505 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Chevrolet Impala has a mixed reputation for reliability, with most issues related to non-recall electrical and other components. While major recalls don't widely affect this model, the frequency of complaints suggests potential for occasional non-critical repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ignition key issues
- strange transmission noises
- overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.