Rattling from car on my 2011 chevy impala

Asked by GuruNCLV Apr 25, 2017 at 01:35 AM about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2011 Chevy Impala and it has
started making a rattling noise on the drivers
side at the front. It doesnt start as soon as
you start driving but begins after the car has
been driven for a little bit. The rattling gets
worse when going up hills and taking sharp
turns. I am worried about what this could be.
I was told, it could be a gas issue where i
need to use high grade gas but i switched
my gas and the noise still occurs.

2 Answers
59,045

enginecreator answered 7 years ago

Valve ping from cheap gas is like said a ping/ching/ping chatter and rocker arms loose more or a rattle/ and push rod bent more of a ding ding ding. Going around turns make it worse is what has me unless its when off the gas and it could be upper valve train then. Is this for sure coming from the engine? Push rods will make its noise regardless so I am ruling it out. If your engine is the source. Pull the valve cover and check for rocker arm wear and loose. Does it have very high miles/hours? If its not engine noise, need to put it on a lift and see whats going on, could be something simple.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Rattling from car on my 2011 chevy impala 2 Answers

    I have a 2011 Chevy Impala and it has started making a rattling noise on the drivers side at the front. It doesnt start as soon as you start driving but begins after the car has been driven for a ...

    2011 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • heater on my chevy impala 2011 lt 5 Answers

    heater on my chevy impala 2011 lt passenger side isnt working only the drivers side... there is no tapping noise ...thanks in advance

    2011 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Chevy Impala 2011 Lt 1 Answer

    Does my 2011 Chevy Impala Lt have a locator on it?

    2011 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2012 Chevy Impala has a rattling noise 24 Answers

    I just bought a 2012 Chevy Impala the other day and I'm starting to notice this little rattling noise when I start my car and also when I'm accelerating. Someone told me it could be the catalytic ...

    2012 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Heater in my 2011 Chevy Impala 5 Answers

    My blower is turned on high and turns on and off when it wants to. When it works it blows out cold air and when it isn't working there is no heat at all. So far the blower motor, heat modulator ...

    2011 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2011 Chevrolet Impala

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Impala Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    6,120
  • #2
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    4,630
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    4,080
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Malibu
959 Great Deals out of 19,676 listings starting at $100
Used Dodge Charger
758 Great Deals out of 28,601 listings starting at $1,999
Used Honda Accord
1,487 Great Deals out of 29,326 listings starting at $500
Used Toyota Camry
1,955 Great Deals out of 34,773 listings starting at $500
Used Chevrolet Camaro
604 Great Deals out of 9,234 listings starting at $4,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,153 Great Deals out of 130,995 listings starting at $1,000
Used Chrysler 300
320 Great Deals out of 7,169 listings starting at $1,550
Used Dodge Challenger
648 Great Deals out of 22,069 listings starting at $6,000
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,023 Great Deals out of 20,582 listings starting at $1,100
Used Nissan Altima
1,291 Great Deals out of 37,227 listings starting at $800
Used Buick LaCrosse
109 Great Deals out of 1,488 listings starting at $1,050
Used Nissan Maxima
246 Great Deals out of 3,584 listings starting at $1,400
Used Ford Mustang
923 Great Deals out of 22,585 listings starting at $783
Used Ford F-150
6,050 Great Deals out of 131,250 listings starting at $900

Used Cars For Sale

2020 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 104 listings starting at $12,942
2019 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD For Sale
24 Great Deals out of 349 listings starting at $9,699
2018 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD For Sale
13 Great Deals out of 193 listings starting at $5,500
2017 Chevrolet Impala LT FWD For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 223 listings starting at $6,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.