2011 Chevrolet Impala stability control problems
Owners reported stability control problems in 132 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 132 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 124 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When stability control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 30 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 124 stability control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving along and car just accelerated and could not get it to stop or slow down. Traction control light came on, engine reduce power, low engine power, service stability trak, check engine light. I was pushing down on the brake trying to get the car to stop or at least slow down but the car seems as if it was getting fasting then it made a jerk and I bumped my head against the window, and my foot got stuck under the pedal and knee got jammed . My mom got hurt also and being jerked back and forth.
Check driver side air bag light. Dealer inspection resulted in "bad sensor". Wanted $400. To replace. Current issue: away from home. Car started but engine very rough. Check engine light, message "loss of power", check stabil-track". Car would shift into drive after revving up to 3k RPM. Max speed attainable 55 MPH. Made it home. Now unable to start car. (new battery) others with similar problems had to replace/clean throttle control sensor?? Some were at higher speed when the loss of power occurred.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
- Engine 134 complaints
- Electrical system 97 complaints
- Seats 80 complaints
- Cruise control 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 63 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints