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2011 Chevrolet Impala steering problems

35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala7% of all complaints for this model year.

35
Steering complaints
7%
share of all complaints
66,942 mi
median reported incident mileage
3 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Grinding from turning. Numerous Radiators, Transmission problems over and over. Jerking not pulling. Stalling in the road.Control Arm needed again. Brakes and Rotors grinding.

    filed Apr 19, 2023

  • Brake assist, traction control, stablitrack, and ABS lights continually coming on. When breaking while making a turn the breaks slip or give and then suddenly grab hold causing a grinding sound. Car wobbles while these lights are on causing a noticeable change in stability and control.

    filed Jul 5, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Steering problems in other Impala years

YearReportsShare
2019 Impala311%
2018 Impala712%
2017 Impala109%
2016 Impala1615%
2015 Impala4415%
2014 Impala13822%
2013 Impala3413%
2012 Impala4919%
2010 Impala4210%
2009 Impala577%
2008 Impala9412%
2007 Impala10116%
Impala steering problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.