2011 Chevrolet Impala vs 2011 Toyota Avalon
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 Chevrolet Impala | 2011 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 505 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,235 | 274 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,146 mi | 38,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 132 | 0 |
| Engine | 125 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 25 |
| Seats | 77 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 | 11 |
| Power Train | 64 | 2 |
| Steering | 35 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 62 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2011 Chevrolet Impala
2011 Toyota Avalon
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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.