YearToAvoid

2011 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of all 505 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 11 Impala model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,450 miles.

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

When 2011 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints were filed

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

2011 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2011Nov 2013Aug 2014Aug 2015Aug 2016Nov 2018Jun 2020Jan 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.

  1. 201042 (10%)
  2. 201135 (7%)
  3. 201249 (19%)
  4. 201334 (13%)
  5. 2014140 (22%)
  6. 201544 (15%)
  7. 201616 (14%)
  8. 201710 (9%)
  9. 20187 (12%)
  10. 20193 (11%)
  11. 20203 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Impala have steering problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the steering in the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,450 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most steering complaints?
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has the most steering complaints (140), compared with 35 for the 2011.
Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.