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Utilitarian, highly recommended
mg_davis, 09/02/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
2 months with a new 2011. It is practical, functional, a screaming good value with rebates, pleasant looking, but a bit boring to drive. For the price I paid, I could hardy buy a small import sedan with the same trim level. If you want the maximum passenger and cargo space you can get in any sedan around 20K, then the Impala LT is your car. With room like this, you wont need an SUV. On the rare occasion you actually *do* need to transport sheets of plywood, pop the rear seats down and load up. The other 364 days of the year you'll enjoy cheaper payments and 10 or more extra MPG. It does most things great, a few things good, and nothing poorly. Best large sedan value, period.
Excellent Car
E-Man, 12/18/2019
updated 06/22/2020
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since the fall of 2014 and although it is not flashy by any stretch of the imagination, it has been one of the most practical and reliable vehicles I've ever owned. The passenger cabin is roomy and comfortable and it has a cavernous trunk with fold-down rear seats that allow one to carry all manner of larger items. The best part is that in the five years I've owned the car, I never had any major repairs--not one. I will say that handling was greatly improved when I put a set of Michelin Premier tires on it. The original Goodyears were squirrelly at speeds over 70mph. Sadly, my Impala was recently rear-ended and totaled, so I have reluctantly had to move on. The car protected us well. No one was hurt. The insurance company called it a total loss, even though the car was still drivable. It was a well built car and it did its job.
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Great Value, Perfect American Family Car
simplecars, 05/22/2012
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
We chose this 2011 Impala over the new designed Taurus. Yes, that is right! Why? Taurus - sit low, can NOT see out back window due to rear seat headrests (similar in Impala), too many buttons and too much electronic gizmo stuff. We liked the simple, easy to use instruments, console. Very comfortable for long trips (drove from IL to FL, AR, MO, KY, TN, more in first month owned). Now have 15,000 miles and has not missed a tick. We purchased new the base model...it had more features than our previous car, and not need to pay more for things you don't use. Paid $19,500 before tax...NEW. Excellent value for the money.
2011 Impala LTZ
garsarno, 04/20/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2007 Impala SS with 80,000+ miles. The current deal on the Impalas are incredible. MSRP for loaded LTZ was $31,655. GM rebate of $5,000 and $1,000 AARP rebate along with dealer discount of $1,655 gave me a new car for $24,000. They gave me $8,500 for my trade in, and the deal was set. Did buy the Major Guard GM Extended Warranty online so that the complete car is covered for five years / 100,000 miles with zero deductible. In comparison, the LTZ is more balanced and quieter than the SS. But I do miss that V8 rumble! Power is slightly down. They did however, delete the six disc cd player from the Bose option and your stuck with a single cd player.
Monthly problems!
Jm, 02/14/2016
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
@28,000miles, brake problems,power windows replace and every 8,000miles replace front rotors and pads. @50,000mi.transmission replace. @70.000 power steering pump replace. Constance road noise thru bottom of rear doors. Popping noise when turn right on gravel roads. Price too high for this car.
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Great car!
chachel_02, 12/06/2012
2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2011 Impala used in the beginning of 2012. I got the LTZ which has all the features you could want in a car. It drives great, gas mileage is good, its comfortable for long trips. While the Camaro is still my dream car I feel that the Impala is more practical and comfortable. Back seat has a lot of space for passengers as well. Great trunk space too!
Dang You, Detroit!
impalaintampa, 04/09/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
46 of 60 people found this review helpful
Yes, Detroit, I let you talk me into buying a 2011 Impala LT. What I got was a smooth, powerful, ultra-quiet, very comfortable sedan that pulls 30.5 MPG highway. I wish I had listened to Edmunds and Consumer Reports. That way, I could have spent thousands more for a smaller, less comfortable, less attractive car. Instead, I am stuck with a beautiful American car. With the Bose and luxury package, it's like sitting on my nice leather sofa at home listening to a quality stereo. Who needs that, when I could have been folded into an Azera or Camry and listening to the engine buzz. Got a LOADED car for $19,400 after all incentives and rebates.
Fleet version - Great Value!
MiddleAmericaDad, 08/01/2019
updated 08/04/2020
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought one of the rare fleet editions for $4.4K from a sketchy guy on Craiglist (title&VIN check were clean tho); Former ComEd automated meter reading car: 99K miles, two busted mirrors, warped rotors, and leaky power steering. Joke was on Mr. Sketchy, though! Only $95 later I've put in fresh front rotors, new mail-order mirrors, and the bottle of 'stop-leak' from Walmart worked. Now the car is worth $6K+, but I'm keeping it because it's a joy to drive, has an exceptionally well- designed frame and suspension, is super simple to repair because everything important is staring you in the face, and it has a cavernous trunk that holds all my tools with plenty of room left for groceries/lawnmower/whatever.
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Value, Value, Value; You get More Than you Pay For
mattddougherty, 08/31/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 33 people found this review helpful
First, this car (the loaded LT/LTZ models) is meant to be competitive with cars ranging in the high 20/low 30 thousand area such as the V6 Accord. I have ridden in or driven dozens and dozens of these cars in said band and up, such as new C-Class and E-Class Mercedes, 3 and 5 Series BMW, and so forth. With that said, after getting two brands new loaded LTs (one for me and one for my wife) each financed at less than $20,000, this car screams value, for the reasons I state below, and I think from the person who stumbles in the dealership but gets all the great incentives, to the person who knows exactly what he is buying (like me, having had dozens of new cars in my life), this car is solid.
car prone to shutting off on highway..dangerous!!!
Captin Bandwagon, 05/09/2018
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Got "engine operating at reduced power" message and "serive stbilitrac" and "no traction control" then after 15 minutes, the car shut off. No lights, NO power brakes, no power steering. Ended up replacing the throttle body, which has an electronic sensor in it. This sensor is 3" from 800 degree farenhieght exhaust manifold so the heat may make the sensor go bad. Second time now in less than 2 years, will be an repeating problem. car has ZERO resale value. When front seats are fully pushed back, NO ONE can use the rear seats.
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Bargain of a lifetime
Gary S, 10/04/2018
2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Well there were lots of Impala LTZ’s made. I have friends with 300,000 miles of thers. Only maintenance is tires and oil changes so far on mine. The bad news, they don’t hold there value and they ride poorly, I mean stiff ? The good news you can pickup a bargain. A 2008 just sold for 3 K and it was almost perfect, even the tires with only 90K on the odometer..my car was purchased in 2011
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Cowtown Impala
Junior T, 02/07/2023
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car still looks great at 118,000, no major repairs till the tranny went at 112,000 miles, paid $3600 for rebuilt tranny. We had to pay what the car is worth to keep it on the road. I guess taking really good car of the car did not keep the car from dying from a dead tranny on a busy street. We plan to buy a reliable SUV when the Impala dies in a couple of years
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Garbage
Me, 03/01/2016
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
You'll be getting rotors every 6 months. Definitely not designed for a hilly state. This big cars has 190 horsepower. That's a joke. Transmission went out at 45k but it was under warranty. That's my selling point. It's in excellent condition with a new transmission. This car is for senior citizens.
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120k and still won’t get rid of it
Mike , 07/10/2021
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got a great deal off msrp new. Quiet, comfortable and really good Bose system. Only have had one problem, transmission, which was less than a grand to have rebuilt (not happy about it, but zero other problems and MUCH less in repairs compared to my cousins Toyota’s or VW). Does have a little rust now from Michigan roads. Overall, will not be replacing anytime soon and still runs and drives like new.
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Impala LT
lovemycar11, 06/05/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 34 people found this review helpful
After driving several sedans and I do mean several I had said I'm not driving and Impala. I decided to drive one to humor my husband. The dealer incentives were great. I drove the Impala and fell in love with it. The leather heated front seats are wonderful and comfortable. I drive the car several miles daily and have never felt uncomfortale. I average 29 MPG and somtimes 30 The car handles like a dream. The V-6 gives me the power I need. The sound of the Bose speakers are perfect. The technology in the car is simple to use and easily understood. Friends that have rode in the backseat have positive comments about comfort. The ability to see out the back is problematic. Edmonds got this wrong
hard to see to drive
brenda50, 02/26/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 19 people found this review helpful
I HATE the center rear headrest...anyone know how I can get rid of it? I'm afraid it will cause an accident because of the blocked vision. I agree with the others--cupholders in bad place, outside mirrors too small. I have the luxury package on the LT...the seats are hard and uncomfortable.
2011 Impala LT
superyouper, 04/07/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 40 people found this review helpful
This car is one big disappointment. I have had several Impala's and traded in a 2006 for a 2011. I wish now that I had kept the old car. This Chevrolet model steers worse than my first car, a 1951 Studebaker. The steering is tight creating a stiff turning in town and on highway. My wife has arthritis and has a very difficult time turning a corner. The car has many blind spots including small mirrors,& rear headrests. I opted for bench seats and find them only fair for comfort. In my 2006 Impala I averaged 30 mpg on the highway. On this 2011 i get only 23 mpg. It seems to lack an overdrive. Unfortunately, I was naive enough to think that the steering was only temporary. It's not.
Stabilitrak service
Jess, 07/17/2018
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT Fleet 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
2011 31,334 miles chevey impala check engine light .traction light coming on and reading reduced engine power. Go to dealership wanna charge me $115 just to check diagnostic go to autozone for free
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Very Poor Visibility
jedgejr, 07/25/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 26 people found this review helpful
This car disappointed me with the visibility when backing up and changing lanes. The back window is small for a sedan and the head rests blocked half of the window and they could not be dropped. The center head rest actually blocks the headlights of any car that is behind you at night. There is also a bad blind spot between the rearview and right side view mirror when you are trying to change lanes. The back windows are also small. The air vents are also a very poor design. You have two controls for up/down and left/right. I've seen so many other cars that allow you to change the airflow direction with less complication. It is a distraction when you are driving.
A very dangerous vehicle to buy
Roger payne, 03/16/2019
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
They need to know gm and Chevrolet will get you killed in a impala they will shut down while driving and the best part is the service dept dont have a clue what is wrong with them low engine power stabitilink powertrain engine check engine light stays on they are so dangerous I'm getting a lawyer today then maybe a recall will be done I'm fed up with gm and Chevy Ford will be number 1 from now on and the really bad part gm or Chevy dont give a crap about killing your kids 70 mph to 10 mph on the interstate
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not a car for weather if you want to drive
travler2, 05/20/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 38 people found this review helpful
Rented this car for a 2 days in Denver May 2011. Rained daily. One problem with car is rear view mirror might as well be left at the factory. Can't see through "lazy boy" giant head supports in rear seats for a view though the rear window. Side mirrors small, no lateral extension, and soak up rain drops until they are useless. I had no vision from behind. As far as forward, the headlamps were so useless I exited the expressway to stop and see if they were actually on. Lane changes were scary at night in the rain given this. Can't report more because I rented a F150 next day that I felt safe in. One fun comical note on the Impala is a rear spoiler on a car that is a slow as a dump truck.
Interior needs re-engineering
ed, 11/26/2010
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
Interior needs HELP! Center console lacks good design. No place for park money. Cup holders inadequate & not well placed. Rear seat center head-rest obstructs rear view (inside mirror ).The stamped metal parts of front seat are very sharp. (don' try to slide anything under the seat.
Clean
Ruth, 08/18/2018
2011 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very Clean, service regularly, etc.
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chevy impala 2011
wgarcia, 07/25/2011
2011 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 37 people found this review helpful
got one back on june 17, 2011 put 2,350 miles on it great so far. this car is great on long trips and short ones i got the lt
What a mess.
Michael Smith , 11/21/2021
2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had bought a 2011 Impala 3.9 liter Police Package with about 69,000 miles on the odometer in 2018. and with great maintenance the vehicle only lasted about 3 years, with 102,000 miles on it. Here's why, It all started with an odd engine code around 76,000 miles "camshaft position circuit". So of course seeing this code, I swapped out the Camshaft Positioning sensor, as well the variable valve timing solenoid sensor. This of course did absolute nothing, not very long after, I started to notice an exponentially growing chatter coming from the timing chain, Obviously meaning I had a stretching timing chain, or a maybe some bad sprocket gears. This is About a $2500 job done professionally, not cheap. Also This timing problem is detrimental to the life of the vehicle. This is seen as a common problem among this generation of Impala, in both 3.5, and 3.9 engine variations. Fortunately my timing assembly never failed on me. Overtime I did notice a huge decrease In fuel economy, speed, and overall engine performance. Around 90,000-95,000 the ride quality started to go down hill and I started noticing an on going and with my experience as an automotive technician, I replaced the key components that would effects ride quality. Such as, all 4 strut assemblies, all 4 hub bearings, a wheel alignment, new brake pads and rotors and 2 front tires totaling to about $1500 spent. This this made the vehicle handle better, but still never resolved the shake I continued to feel. Around 100,000-102,622 is where things started to become really difficult. About a week before I was scheduled to bring my Impala to have the timing assembly replaced the I noticed the transmission has recently starting slipping. It started off happening very randomly, and over the time period of about one week it was happening 4/5 time every take off. After scanning the Impala, I noticed a transmission code pop up. And after knowing the nature of these vehicles I knew it was time to give it up. Usually when these Impalas start to slip, that's a pretty good sign that the transmission is about fail In total. I have worked an automotive tech for going on 2 years now, and I've seen this same problem happen time after time. It's a good thing I was to trade clear the code, and trade it back into the dealership that sold it to me, suckers. My conclusion is, this car was built well in a drive quality, not longevity. The amount of engine and transmission failures at 100,000-150,000 in these is insane. I probably would recommend the year and model of this vehicle specifically from my past experiences,
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