2011 Chevrolet Impala consumer reviews

I bought a 2011 Chevrolet Impala because of the long and proven record of its 3.5l engine and the 4 speed automatic transmission. The car is used to ferry a 3 year old around town; it is well suited to the task because of its size, safety, and reliability. I find the Impala pleasant to drive and comfortable inside; the OnStar hands-off phone minutes do not cost much, and the phone is convenient to use. This car was inexpensive (by current prices); it can be fixed at any garage and it is pleasant to look at and to drive. So,I am delighted with my purchase (11k miles so far) and would recommend a 2011 Impala to anyone.

I have owned 3 Chevrolet Impala's; and all three have been great driving with limited cost to maintain. I would definitely recomend this to anyone looking for a sedan.

Every now and then you have to drive a rental to really appreciate your own car. That's the kind of car the 2011 Impala is. I travel on a not too infrequent basis and have the opportunity to drive many cars. I've recently driven a Chrysler 300, a Dodge Charger, a Ford Taurus, two different body styles of Chevy Malibu's (Sixth and seventh generation) a Mercury Milan, a Ford Flex, a Nissan Altima Hybrid, a last gen Nissan Maxima a Toyota Corolla and some sort of Corolla sized Hyundai I can't remember the name of. I've also recently driven a loaner Saab 9-3, my own Saab 9-5 and my wifes Toyota Prius. Of all these cars, the 2011 Impala LTZ (Limited?) I'm renting right now is the worst. (Well, maybe the Corolla is in contention too). Everything about this car is spongy and void of feel. The body rolls like you would not believe. There is no tactile feedback or road feel at all. I have absolutely no confidence driving this car. The seats are covered in really bad leather, and are completely flat with no side bolsters at all, so if you make a turn you feel like you are going to slide out of your seat, especially since it feels like its leaning at a 45 degree angle whenever you turn. The suspension is apparently stiff because going over bumps is bone rattlingly harsh, and makes the entire car shake, rattle, groan and make other complaining noises, but you wouldn't know it from how it handles. The body just seems unbelievably flexy giving you no confidence at all. And to think, this is the "Sporty" version of the Impala. I can only imagine what the base model must be like. Today on my drive to work I got ~11mpg. My much larger 2011 Saab 9-5 (which is in the body shop after I got rear ended) typically gets about 20mpg on the same route. I should mention, I am not a fast "sporty" fast driver. I am - however - used to vehicles that have good corner stability and handling and don't feel mushy or sloppy. To me, I feel uncomfortable driving this car, as I have a difficult time predicting how it is going to behave. I simply feel disconnected from the road. When I looked up this car right now, I couldn't believe its a $30k car. it just doesn't feel like it. I've gotten a lot more car for a lot less money in the past.

bought an 08 impala LT 3.9 leather, heated seats Slate metallic . love the car. love the way it looks . love the interior. ride, handling etc. The only gripe i have is that GM mechanics are worthless..... as an ASE certified mechanic i am well inline when i say this. i took my car in under warranty for a coolant leak,.. took it into a local dealer a "friend" worked for, they replaced a water manifold gasket... tsb. still leaked. took it into another dealer on my way back from TN. they couldn't find it. took it in a third time another dealer ... one i have bought from before... good reputation.... THEY REPLACED THE HEATER CORE!!!!!!!!! ..... for the heating and A/C. took it in a fourth time and had pictures of the coolant trail on the engine cradle ....( my girlfriend could see the leak) FINALLY........ six months later its fixed. Another dealer replaced a gas cap for a " large evap leak" code. MORONS!!! if it wasnt under warranty they would never touch my vehicles. Nice cars ... worthless mechanics!!!!

What got me interested was the bad review the Impala got from Consumers Reports. I wondered if this car was as bad as they say, so why is it that GM sells so many of them? I have owned Chevys in the past, and the Monte Carlo SS I owned was one of my favorite cars, other than the C-6 Corvette I presently own. I test drove the 2011 Impala LT in Jewel Red metallic, with the luxury interior, and found the vehicle to be a very tight, quiet, and comfortable car. I received a generous discount quote, and a higher trade-in offer for my Hyundai Sonata than the Hyundai dealer offered on a new Sonata. On a 2500 mile trip the Impala returned 28.5 MPG overall and 31.8 mpg on the highway. The flip and stow rear seats are great for our stuff such as the cooler and snacks. If anything, I agree it needs a a 5 or six speed auto, the four speed tranny's 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear ratio is not low enough for quick gettaways from green lights.

This is my first new car, and it's just outstanding. I bought the Lt with the luxury package and most all options. The ride quality is just outstanding, along with comfort and superior performance. I travel back in forth to Chicago most every week and it really eases the ride. Absolutely love the sound system and heated seats. I also have an abundance of luggage that fits perfectly in the cars enormous trunk (with room left over!). After comparing this vehicle to Ford and Chrysler, there was no comparison. Chevrolet won in every way.

Although I've only had my Impala for a little over a month it has impressed me both in styling and per-formance.My first tankful of gas averaged 22 mpg and by the 4th tankful it was up to 24.5 mpg.I do about 70 percent highway and 30 percent city driving on a daily basis.So far I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a nice family sedan.

I buy a new car every 3 years and I just bought my 4th Impala LT. Impalas are extremely reliable, at an affordable price. The performance and design, in my opinion are second to none. I can't say enough about the Chevrolet Impala.

I have owned 4 Impalas going back to the 70's, they have always been a reliable car. The new ones are comfortable, fuel efficeint, well appointed, even the bas model, and problem free. Not until I was involved in a head on collision was I fully aware how safe they are. The care was totaled but I was virtually unscathed outside of brusing from shoulder harness, lap belt and air bag. I will buy another.

After reading what the "so called" expert car reviewers have said about the Impala I have to wonder what they have been smoking. What caught my attention was the graceful lines of the car. Not the bubble or square lines I see to ofter a sleek flow of the car. Add to that 5 year/100,000 warranty on the drivetrain, traction control and stablity, on-star, a standard V6 that is unavailable in most cars this size, plenty of interior room, and information center that montors the car and I say this is a fun car to drive.