2011 Chevrolet Impala electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 97 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 97 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 60 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 60 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise upon turning the key in the ignition on several occasions. The contact turned off the vehicle and when attempting to restart it, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer. The contact was waiting for the diagnosis. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
- Engine 134 complaints
- Stability control 132 complaints
- Seats 80 complaints
- Cruise control 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 63 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints