Car diagnostics for a 2011 Chevrolet Impala
Car diagnostics for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.4 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2011 Chevrolet Impala for car diagnostics
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2011 Chevrolet Impala: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,566 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 505 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electronic stability control (esc) (132), engine (125) and electrical system (97). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | 2014-06-23 | electrical system:ignition | 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... |
| 12V377000 | 2012-08-03 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Impala
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a diagnostic check on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala we arrange a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Impala
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. It runs the 3.5L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Talking to the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Ready when you are
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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