2011 Chevrolet Impala Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 505 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,450 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my car started hesitating. The wheel traction and engine light came on, it had three messages come up stating engine losing power,traction stability needed I can't recall the last messages. It comes and goes on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #10701098, filed 2015-03, 67,500 miles“While driving down the road, the car will violently jerk, and the dashboard will flash, reduced engine power. Now car won't move at all. We have replaced the gas pedal twice! Chevrolet needs to address this issue. I am seeing it all over the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10555903, filed 2013-12, 50,000 miles“The A/C motor behind the glove box is making a clicking noise and I have noticed on a lot of GM and chevy vehicles the same defect. I think this should definitely be a recall considering a lot of people I know have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10614596, filed 2014-07, 78,000 miles“I have 42,000 on my 2011 chevy Impala and the service traction control and then reduce engine power as well as the check engine light came one. I have read it is the throttle body and not covered under the extended warranty, but numerous people are having the same problem with the same exact thing and no recall or any kind of care is coming from GM.... And those of us that are still paying for our cars are getting the short end of the stick...”
NHTSA complaint #10476579, filed 2012-09, 42,000 miles“I was driving my car and it began to shake and lose power and would not accelerate. The check engine light came on with messages reduced engine power, service stabiltrak. This has been happening quite a bit with this car. I have been researching online and have noticed that numerous complaints have been filed going back years. Gm should take care of this problem as it is happening with numerous vehicles. I drive on the interstate every day and if this happens there I hope it doesn't cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10573566, filed 2014-03, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 26 | 3% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 5% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 106 | 13% |
| 2001 | 123 | 17% |
| 2000 | 159 | 19% |
| 1996 | 10 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
132 complaintsEngine
125 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsSeats
77 complaintsVehicle speed control
69 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsFuel system
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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