2011 Chevrolet Impala Technical Service Bulletins

1,238 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10254215Sep 1, 2012Tires. Tire Wear Characteristics of 16? Goodyear® Integrity Low Rolling Resistance Tires.
• 10071193Sep 1, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045089Jun 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cadillac/buick/chevrolet: on some vehicles, due to possible faulty brake pressure sensor, cruise control fails to engage or stay engaged.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043844Feb 2, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc p0480 and/or p0481 set- temperature gauge indicates hot_ cooling fans intermittent or inoperative (install revised cooling fan relay and harness assembly).
• 10043630Feb 1, 2012Fuel system. Chevrolet: fuel indicator for low fuel comes on showing fuel gauge is empty.
• 10041504Feb 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe updated 4/18/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10037807Dec 1, 2011Tires. Gm: the rear tires are wearing or appear to be out of alignment. 2007-2011 impala. *rm updated 3/12/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10041428Aug 1, 2011Brakes. Chevrolet: brakes are spongy/soft. Difficult in stopping. Cause is being determined.
• 10039511Jun 1, 2011Vehicle speed control. Gm: 2006-2011 impala. The accelerator pedal may have excessive play. The bolts are not torqued to specifications.
• 10039507Jun 1, 2011Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: the malfunction light is on and the fuel tank is hard to fill. There are trouble codes stored.
• 10039506Jun 1, 2011Wheels. Gm: 2006-2011 impala. A clunk noise is coming from under the front of the vehicle when driving and/or when putting the transmission in drive or reverse. This may be caused by damaged mounting areas. The frame can shift causing the clunking noise.
• 10039505Jun 1, 2011Brakes, Other or unknown. Gm: 2011 impala. Various wiring issues can cause the abs/traction control lights to come on. There will be trouble codes stored.
• 10038669May 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: on some police package vehicles there is a loud bang or clunk heard from the frame impacting the ground. 2006-2011 impala.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10039027Apr 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: 2006-2011 impala. There is a growl noise in the front of the vehicle when driving 20-50mph. This may be caused by a loss of preload on the wheel bearings.
• 10044124Mar 1, 2011Electrical system. General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. Cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included.
• 10038424Feb 1, 2011Electronic stability control. Gm: a service stabilitrak message is displayed. High temperatures and vibration are causing the yaw sensors to lose communication. 2010-2011 impala.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037351Nov 1, 2010Seat belts. Gm: clarification on internal trouble codes for pretensioners.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10036145Aug 1, 2010Steering. Chevrolet: engineering information-increased steering effort, power steering system noise or leaks. Engineering is attempting to determine root cause of the above power steering concerns.
• 10036550Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. Vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; speedometer and tachometer freeze while driving.

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