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2G1WG5EK4B1••••••2011 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet IMPALA build (15 vs 6).
15on this build
419on the model
76builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3Electrical System 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemNov 2023
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…
SteeringJun 2020
Check engine light came on. Message came across saying reducing engine power. Then said to service stabilizer. It then turned off traction control. We were driving home from vacation when this happened. After a bit driving the whole car shift off while driving 60mph on a busy…
Power TrainJul 2019
After being stopped and then accelerating, the transmission is sticking and then will kick in very hard, like you are being hit in the rear-end. It does not do it all the time, has been doing it for a while off and on, and it is now starting to do this more often. I have seen…
Exterior LightingSep 2018
The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving at night, the contact was alerted by a police trooper that the passenger side headlight was not illuminated. The contact stated that each time the headlight bulb was replaced, it continued to fail. There were no warning…
WheelsFeb 2018
'service stabilitrak' 'service traction' 'service brake system' warnings alerting only when turning vehicle to the left. Only luminates during turn, then turns off. Alerts show on all types of roads and at all speeds. No codes pulled from computer
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WG5EK4B1219654 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.