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2011 Chevrolet Impala recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, filed between August 3, 2012 and June 23, 2014. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | June 23, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition |
| 12V377000 | August 3, 2012 | Suspension: lower arm |
Electrical system: ignition (14V355000)
Filed June 23, 2014
What is wrong. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
What could happen. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Suspension: lower arm (12V377000)
Filed August 3, 2012
What is wrong. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
What could happen. A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2011 Chevrolet Impala may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Chevrolet dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Chevrolet may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Chevrolet customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Impala
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2011 Chevrolet Impala recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2011 Chevrolet Impala free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2011 Chevrolet Impala was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.