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2011 Chevrolet

Impala

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.9 L

Chevrolet Impala: best and worst years
2011 Chevrolet Impala (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoDamian B OhCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
240
Power to weight
0.067 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.29
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
23.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,556 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
19 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
505
Reported injuries
25
Theft rate
3.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)16%
  • ENGINE15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • SEATS9%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 837 total.

Chevrolet Impala: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.