2011 Buick Lucerne vs 2011 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Buick Lucerne | 2011 Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 505 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,135 | 1,235 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,240 mi | 65,146 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Chevrolet Impala |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 132 |
| Engine | 3 | 125 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 95 |
| Seats | 1 | 77 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 69 |
| Power Train | 3 | 64 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 40 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 62 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 44 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
2011 Buick Lucerne
2011 Chevrolet Impala
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.