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2G1WG5EK6B1••••••2011 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet IMPALA build (17 vs 6).
17on this build
419on the model
76builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 7Air Bags 4Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2013
The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While the brakes were applied, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2020
- service stabilitrak. A reduced power light usually indicates a fairly serious problem with the throttle system. When this light illuminates the vehicle will often go into a 'safe mode', which will severely limit the speed of the car and in some cases will render the vehicle…
EngineFeb 2020
The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving at 50 mph the vehicle stalled. The stabilizer traction control and engine power reduced warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jul 2016
My car all of a sudden beeped and 3 warnings came up saying "engine power reduced" ,"service traction control" and "service stabilitrak" 2 images came on as well the engine light and the traction one. The car seemed to be running fine I was almost home. But it scared me since…
Power TrainNov 2015
When your at a complete stop vehicle gives a hard jerk like someone has rear ended you. All of the impala's have a failed transmission pressure control solenoid which can cause accidents when it jerks very hard causing someone to run into the back of another vehicle. No check…
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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 2G1WG5EK6B1205013 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.