2011 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 39 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result the contact crashed into a curb and an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained shoulder and right hip injuries but did not require medical attention. The front passenger sustained ankle injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed.
The brakes are automatically stopping while driving on a city street. The transmission has a pressure valve code that will not give a definite reading.the airbags light stays on along with the ABS and stability trak light staying on.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
- Engine 134 complaints
- Stability control 132 complaints
- Electrical system 97 complaints
- Seats 80 complaints
- Cruise control 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 63 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints