How many steering complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Impala have?

NHTSA lists 35 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Impala, which is 7% of the 505 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 60,450 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Did the 2011 Impala's steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is steering a bigger issue for the 2011 Impala than other years?

The 2011 Impala's 7% share of steering complaints is lower than years like 2006 (26%) and 2014 (22%), based on NHTSA complaint data.

2011 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 35 steering complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of its 505 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden power steering loss, seizing, and hard steering, with median failure mileage of 60,450 and no related recall on file for this issue.

Steering complaints: 35; 7% of 505 complaints
All complaints this year: 505
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 60,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe the steering wheel suddenly seizing or locking up while driving around 40 mph, in some cases leading to a crash.
Several complaints describe abrupt loss of power steering assist at highway speed, making the wheel feel very hard to turn.
One owner reported a broken engine belt and a pulley coming apart, which cut off power steering entirely.
Owners report power steering fluid leaking along with a squealing noise when turning the wheel.
One complaint describes violent side-to-side shaking of the steering wheel (described as a 'death wobble') during highway braking.
Some drivers reported loss of steering assist occurring together with stability control and traction control warning messages.

When 2011 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 23, 2011, latest Jan 5, 2024.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Jan 2024; peak Feb 2015 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200560 (10%)
2006135 (26%)
2007101 (16%)
200894 (12%)
200957 (7%)
201042 (10%)
201135 (7%)
201249 (19%)
201334 (13%)
2014140 (22%)
201544 (15%)
201616 (14%)
201710 (9%)
20187 (12%)
20193 (11%)
20203 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Impala have?: NHTSA lists 35 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Impala, which is 7% of the 505 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint category.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 60,450 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Did the 2011 Impala's steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is steering a bigger issue for the 2011 Impala than other years?: The 2011 Impala's 7% share of steering complaints is lower than years like 2006 (26%) and 2014 (22%), based on NHTSA complaint data.