2011 Chevrolet Impala Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 505 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,908miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,908 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.
“When starting from a stop the car jerks as if the transmission is trying to catch up and it feels like you've been hit from behind. It's an on and off problem but it happens in the rain and is dangerous the dealer changed the trans oil and it still does it. Next the car goes into reduced engine power and service stabilitrak while driving and will not let me finish my highway drive safely, no one at the dealer can help with this except to say it will cast a lot of money to fix. Headlights constantly burn out and I bought expensive lights last time and one is already burnt out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10915203, filed 2016-10, 60,000 miles“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 indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11129962, filed 2018-09, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the transmission failed. When the contact entered an intersection, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the planetary gear failed. The mechanic rebuilt the transmission and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle's warranty was expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233346, filed 2019-07, 41,908 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair had not yet been manufactured. Both the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced the failure specified in the recall; however, the vehicle had intermittent issues with the turn signal indicators and the engine hot/ AC off indicator would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10629148, filed 2014-08, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 49 | 8% |
| 2004 | 104 | 10% |
| 2003 | 103 | 15% |
| 2002 | 123 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 10% |
| 2000 | 67 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology