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2010 Chevrolet Impala
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2010 Chevrolet Impala

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Complaints filed

441

Reports to NHTSA, 2010

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

22

EPA estimate

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (26% of 441 reports), followed by air bags (15%).

Electrical System26% · 115 reports
Air Bags15% · 65 reports
Power Train13% · 56 reports
Steering10% · 42 reports
Vehicle Speed Control7% · 31 reports
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)7% · 30 reports
Engine5% · 22 reports
Suspension3% · 13 reports

+ 15 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 441 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10805801, ODI 10730368, ODI 10641687, ODI 10638340, ODI 10599114.

Individual complaint reports(441)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
Electrical SystemFeb 2026 · ODI 11716297Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check air bag and service air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V507000 (Air Bags, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Reported
Feb 2026
Incident date
Jun 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11716297 at NHTSA →
StructureOct 2025 · ODI 11692216Details +

The unibody of this vehicle has become completely rusted/rotted to where the car is undriveable. This has been inspected by a service center, and I was told it is dangerous and beyond repair. I am sick about this, as there are MANY other makes of vehicles older than mine that do not have this issue.

Reported
Oct 2025
Incident date
Sep 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11692216 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2025 · ODI 11689600 · crashDetails +

I bought a used car as is for $6700.00 and was told that the car was nothing wrong with it but within the first month 07/02/25 the car has been to 3 different shops and in the shop 5 different times all due to brake problems since I bought the car I have had to replace both front calipers and rotors brake pads wheel bearings and on the back both brake pads plus new tires and it's still not fixed the ABS traction and stability lights are on i could of caused a wreck I only drive it to the store with the money I had paid for the car putting it in a shop I shouldn't of had to do they sold me a dangerous car

Reported
Sep 2025
Incident date
Jul 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11689600 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2025 · ODI 11667688 · fireDetails +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and unattended in a parking lot. After about ten minutes, the contact was unlocking the vehicle and noticed fire inside the vehicle near the front of the vehicle near the radio and heater. The contact used a water bottle from the back seat to attempt to extinguish the fire. The fire was extinguished by a bystander using a fire extinguisher. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. There were no reported injuries. There was no police report filed, airbag deployment, or crash involved. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Reported
Jun 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11667688 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2024 · ODI 11620617Details +

I started my vehicle in the morning to let it warm up. I come back out to get myself and my son in the vehicle to go to work and take him to school. My dash upon entry had a check engine light on, and the message it displayed was "engine power reduced." I put my car into reverse, having no choice but to drive it and the traction control went out. My father in law pulled the code and it said something about the accelerator sensor. This is a known issue and recall in other models and I wanted to report it is also happening in my model.

Reported
Oct 2024
Incident date
Oct 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11620617 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2024 · ODI 11592334Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound while starting and while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound persisted after turning off the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where unknown actuators located behind the dashboard were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Reported
Jun 2024
Incident date
Sep 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11592334 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2023 · ODI 11537669Details +

recall # 36110. our car is having the same issues that are indicated with this recall but GM refuses to include our vehicle in this recall. Front passenger seat sensor is shorting out against the seat frame which is turning vital passenger airbags off. Unsure when this actually started as my daughter drives this car to work and didnt notice when it first appeared.

Reported
Aug 2023
Incident date
Aug 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11537669 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2023 · ODI 11510319Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Reported
Mar 2023
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11510319 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2022 · ODI 11489697Details +

About a week ago I got in my car and started driving. as I started going down the road the passengers side alarm for the seatbelt kept going off and I noticed the passenger side airbag had turned on as well. I was in my car alone and had nothing sitting in the passengers seat nor a passenger in my car. That was the first time it lasted my whole drive to work (about 13 miles) but made me think of past times my vehicle had done that as well A few weeks before that the same thing happened and I had to connect the seatbelt to make it stop. I didn’t think much of it at first and thought it was a one-off kinda thing till it became a pattern of sorts. This morning I started my car and the dash kept telling me to “service airbags” I just bought my vehicle from national auto sales in Spokane Washington the previous February of this year (2022) and only drive to work (13 miles) and back for the most part. Seeing the “service airbag” light on in my car was concerning because I don’t know what that means. As I looked further into things I found a recall for my vehicle for the passenger side airbags malfunctioning, recall #36110 to replace wiring in the seat. So I called GM and they couldn’t find a recall for my vehicle. I then called Knudtsen Chevrolet in post falls Idaho expecting it to get taken care of. The guy from the service department looked up my VIN and told me my vehicle had already been serviced in the past for this passenger side airbag recall issue at another dealership and the work had already been completed and closed so there was nothing they would be willing to do except make an appointment and pay 145.00$ for them to diagnose the situation. I explained that the recall was for the very same thing that’s happening in my vehicle right now and that was unsafe if my airbags were malfunctioning. That if they fixed it in the past why am I dealing with that exact recall issue with my airbags now? I don’t have money to pay for something that was supposed to be fixed

Reported
Oct 2022
Incident date
Oct 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11489697 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesAug 2022 · ODI 11482297Details +

My Engine is shaking back-and-forth and it’s a new engine not new jd byrider replaced last month and I got the same problem again today

Reported
Aug 2022
Incident date
Aug 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11482297 at NHTSA →
SuspensionMar 2022 · ODI 11456075Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front-end of the vehicle would lower and the front end was unstable. In addition, the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was also consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The engine fan had failed and the transmission was faulty. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Reported
Mar 2022
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11456075 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2022 · ODI 11450828Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, she noticed the "Service Air bag System" warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the air bag seat sensor and side-impact sensor to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed that contact that her VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V507000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 137,700.

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11450828 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2022 · ODI 11448471Details +

Air Bag Service message comes up on the information panel with the air bag light on. Did a diagnostic check showed passenger air bag. I reached under the seat and shook the wires the light and message went off, however the diagnostic check still showed the passenger air bag system. Found recall Number 16V507000. The dealer says my VIN is not in the recall however it seems I have the same problem the recall describs.

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11448471 at NHTSA →
SteeringDec 2021 · ODI 11444490Details +

there is a known issue with the shift lock release. the cable will fail in many 2006-2013 impala's. the vehicle will not get out of park. another well known issue is the blend door actuator. it is a noise that comes from the dash/heating/cooling due to chevy using cheap plastic parts.

Reported
Dec 2021
Incident date
Dec 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11444490 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2021 · ODI 11443573Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving his vehicle at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle where he returned home and parked it. The contact called the dealer where he was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle.The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Reported
Dec 2021
Incident date
Dec 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11443573 at NHTSA →
Power TrainNov 2021 · ODI 11440398Details +

The car can have moments of power loss where the speedometer suddenly, erratically spikes while the tachometer slightly lags. It almost stalled my vehicle while transmission was in drive while stopped. It feels like dragging when the power loss occurs. This has occurred randomly for the past month, mostly during interstate driving with cruise control operating. It has happened the last six times I have driven, but the previous several times it did not occur. It also occurred in a similar random fashion for the prior two weeks. When it does occur it feels like power drain and deceleration that can last a second and this will occur several times during a twenty minute drive at 70mph. Mechanics at two shops seem confused and don't know where to begin except for a transmission fluid flush. That was completed and the problem has persisted. There are no related error codes. To lose power suddenly and unexpectedly could cause an accident especially if a system failure shuts off the vehicle while driving. This vehicle has had an oil consumption/burning problem since I bought it with around 60,000miles. It needed 2 quarts of oil added between the last oil changes. I have spent $1400 in July of this year on gasket replacements and that did not stop the leak. More gasket heads and an oil pan are going to be need to replaced and the estimate is another $1400. This is too much to be spending on possibly related issues in a short time span that may not resolve the problem.

Reported
Nov 2021
Incident date
Oct 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11440398 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsOct 2021 · ODI 11438780Details +

Seatbelt will not stay attached to the inner drivers side buckle. While driving if you are able to attach it and hear a click, it will randomly come undone and the seatbelt will not reattach.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Jun 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11438780 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2021 · ODI 11435766Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that upon start-up of the vehicle, the airbag warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V507000 (Air Bags). The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was not successful. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,063.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Oct 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11435766 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2021 · ODI 11434416Details +

Service stabilitrak message displayed and reduced engine power to 0 mph while driving. Throttle body, Accelerator pedal position sensor (whole pedal assembly), and ecm replaced. Issue continues. P2138, P2122, P2127 codes present. Stonebriar chevrolet incompetent to resolve.

Reported
Sep 2021
Incident date
Aug 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11434416 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2021 · ODI 11430788Details +

My air bag light stays on and my abs light stays on and something with the wiring keeps ruining my battery

Reported
Aug 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11430788 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2021 · ODI 11429720Details +

The Airbag Service Light comes on!

Reported
Aug 2021
Incident date
Aug 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11429720 at NHTSA →
TiresJul 2021 · ODI 11426872Details +

lsr 225/55/17.7-28-21 date. the tire blew out on highway wires exposed. left front. cooper mastercraft. bought 1-6-20. 80000 mile guarantee

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11426872 at NHTSA →
Exterior LightingJul 2021 · ODI 11425856Details +

Passenger side low beam headlight socket continues to burn out. This is a persistent problem with several general motor vehicles! I am amazed how many people mention when I google it. GM has a service bulletin on it. This IS a SAFETY issue! Obviously this is one of the two main lights used 90% of driving at night. Apparently there is a voltage drop according to owners who have checked this out. But what ever it is there is a LOT of people who have this problem on several models and years of GM vehicles. Please check into this safety issue. Thank you!

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11425856 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemMay 2021 · ODI 11417668Details +

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted by phone however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V507000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,074.

Reported
May 2021
Incident date
May 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11417668 at NHTSA →
EngineMay 2021 · ODI 11416540 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

AUTO TOTALED SEPT 8, 2020. LOST CONSCIENCE WITH TAILPIPE LOOSE AT BACK OF CAT CONVERTER. DIAGNOSED WITH LOW BLOOD SUGAR AT HOSPITAL. SEVERE INJURIES: SPINAL, RIGHT ARM, LEFT LEG. DO NOT REMEMBER ACCIDENT, EVEN TODAY. TOOK DOWN ELECTRIC POLE AND PINE TREE. DO NOT REMEMBER IF WINDOWS OPEN OR CLOSED THAT DAY. MAY HAVE BEEN COMBINATION OF CO FROM EXHAUST AND BLOOD SUGAR. RURAL STREET, TOWN IN MAINE.

Reported
May 2021
Incident date
Sep 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11416540 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2021 · ODI 11398575Details +

I PLACE MY PURSE ON PASSENGER FRONT SEAT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND BEEPS WHILE I AM DRIVING

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Jan 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11398575 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2020 · ODI 11378620Details +

WHEN I SIT IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING POPS UP. I HAVE TO RAISE MY SEAT AND THEN LOWER IT IN ORDER TO GET THE WARNING LIGHT TO GO OFF.

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Dec 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11378620 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2020 · ODI 11378621Details +

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AN "ENGINE REDUCED" WARNING WILL POP UP AND WHEN IT DOES SO, THE CAR LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF POWER APPLIED WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND SIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT GOES BACK TO NORMAL.

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Nov 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11378621 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2020 · ODI 11363700Details +

THE DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED THAT THERE ARE 11 CODES IN THE VEHICLE SYSTEM. THESE CODES RANGED FROM PASSKEY SYSTEM FAILURES TO EVAP CODES TO TRANSMISSION. SUSPECTED FAILURE OF WIRING HARNESS ALTOGETHER WITH POSSIBLE BCM/CAM FAILURE AS WELL. DURING BATTERY TEST THERE WAS A REGULAR DROP IN VOLTAGE WHILE CONNECTED TO THE SCANNER REFLECTING A DRAIN IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT COULD FURTHER BE CAUSING AN ISSUE. CODES ARE P0513 , P0523 , P0700 , P2122 , P0411, P0449 ,P0455. WHEN DRIVING STABILITRACK, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, AND STABILITRACK TRACTION CONTROL. SOMETIMES THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK , I'D W OK OLD HAVE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY OR STREET AND POP THE HOOD JUST TO GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN.

Reported
Oct 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11363700 at NHTSA →
SuspensionSep 2020 · ODI 11354108Details +

TRANSMISSION SLIPS FRONT END HITS HARD WHEN BUMPS OCCUR SERVICE AIR BAG IS ON THE DASHBOARD ACTUATOR KNOCKS

Reported
Sep 2020
Incident date
Sep 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11354108 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2020 · ODI 11349988Details +

THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THERE'S A FRAYED WIRE UNDER THE SEAT AND CHEVROLET IS TRYING TO CHARGE $380 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CHEVROLET REALLY SHOULD OPEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS SO COMMON.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11349988 at NHTSA →
WheelsAug 2020 · ODI 11344286Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING TURNS THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL DRY RUBBING NOISE DETECTED. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11344286 at NHTSA →
StructureAug 2020 · ODI 11344014Details +

REAR BUMPER STEEL FRAME RUSTED OUT AND IS COMPLETELY USELESS IN A REAR END CRASH.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Aug 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11344014 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2020 · ODI 11341966Details +

THE TRANSMISSION GO OUT AT ANY TIME WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING IT'LL JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THE COMPANY CHEVROLET NEW THAT THEY PUT BAD TRANSMISSION IN THOSE CARS AND LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF. ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE GAS METER IN MOVES BY ITSELF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING THE CAR IT'LL MOVE BY ITSELF DISPLAYING ACCURATE INFORMATION AND THAT'S VERY DANGEROUS I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT IN CARS ALMOST RAN INTO ME I LIKE TO BUY THAT DAY BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION EVERYBODY I KNOW WITH THIS CAR HAS THE SAME ISSUE SOMETHING REALLY NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT BEFORE SOMEONE DIES

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
May 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11341966 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2020 · ODI 11337101Details +

DIC SAYS THAT TO SERVICE PASSENGER AIRBAG. WE CHECKED FOR ERROR CODES, BUT CAN'T FIND ANY.

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
May 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11337101 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMay 2020 · ODI 11325992Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE REPAIR FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Reported
May 2020
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11325992 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemMay 2020 · ODI 11323673 · fireDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE 'SERVICE AIR BAGS' WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED RESEARCHED FAILURE ON-LINE AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V507000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER WAS UNAWARE IF RECALL WAS SERVICED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V507000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER HAD FAILED AND BURNT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,500.

Reported
May 2020
Incident date
May 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11323673 at NHTSA →
EngineMar 2020 · ODI 11319031Details +

CAR SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY ON THE HIGHWAY AND IS LIFE THREATENING

Reported
Mar 2020
Incident date
May 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11319031 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2020 · ODI 11312114Details +

EVERYTIME I TURN ON CAR MY DASH SAYS SERVICE AIRBAG AND WONT GO OFF

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Feb 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11312114 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemFeb 2020 · ODI 11308301Details +

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER WHO OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER MOM WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11308301 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlJan 2020 · ODI 11300264Details +

THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME AND ITS SAYING SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROL SYSTEM/SERVICE STABILATRAK SYSTEM AND ALSO SERVICE ASSITED BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM I DID SOME RESEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY GM TO BE FIXED AT THEIR COST NOT MINE

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11300264 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2020 · ODI 11300008Details +

THE "SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM" LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A DEALERSHIP ONLY PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $130.00 JUST TO CHECK IT OUT. BEING A SAFETY ISSUE AND A DEALERSHIP FIX ONLY PROBLEM I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11300008 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2020 · ODI 11297316 · crashDetails +

GOT INTO A COLLISION A FEW MONTHS BACK WITH SIDE AND FRONT DAMAGE. TOOK TO BE REPAIRED, AFTER CAR GOT OUT OF SHOP, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WONT GO OFF AND IT SAYS "SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEM". BODY SHOP WAS NOTIFIED AND NOTHING WAS DONE.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11297316 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2019 · ODI 11291774Details +

GOT IN IT THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IT READ THAT MY AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE SERVICE IT STAY ON FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND I GOT IN LATER AND IT WAS OFF

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11291774 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2019 · ODI 11288410Details +

PASSENGER AIRBAG TURNS ON WITH NO PASSENGER IN SEAT. SEATBELT CHIME GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF IT.

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11288410 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2019 · ODI 11286458Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED GEORGE WHITE CHEVROLET-PONTIAC AT 800-262-3834 (LOCATED AT 1719 S HIGH AVE, AMES, IA 50010) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. *DT CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE CAR TO HAVE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST RUN.*JB

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Fuel/Propulsion SystemNov 2019 · ODI 11279419Details +

CAR CUT OFF AT SPEED IN CURVE AFTER QUICK DASH WARNING: STABLETRACK.....REDUCED ENGINE POWER..... THEN CUT OFF. NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING, ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN IN OPPOSITE LANE WOULD HAVE BEEN HEAD ON COLLISION. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE HER IMPALA ANY LONGER. THIS IS MY 14TH CHEVROLET - POSSIBLY MY LAST!!!!!

Reported
Nov 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Electrical SystemOct 2019 · ODI 11270682Details +

THE ABS LIGHT ON TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT WORK KEY COMES OUT OF THE INGITON CAUSEING THE CAR TO STALL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Air BagsOct 2019 · ODI 11270226Details +

FOR SOME REASON THROUGHOUT THE LAST YEAR MY AIR BAG LIGHT WILL STAY ON FOR QUITE AWHILE THEN GO OFF AND COME BACK ON AT ANOTHER TIME! I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL ON AIR BAGS AND EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL FOR MY CAR I FEEL THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY AIR BAGS!

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Power TrainOct 2019 · ODI 11265313Details +

WAS DRIVING MY IMPALA 2010 AND STOPPED AT A DOUBLE SIDED ROAD IN ALDIE VA TO TAKE A LEFT AND THE VEHICLE MOVED A ABOUT TWO FEET WHILE TAKING LEFT AND THEN IT STUCK THERE , THE RPM'S KEPT GOING UP BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE, THERE WAS A VEHICLE COMING FROM OPPOSITE SIDE AND WHILE I PANICED THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING HARD SHIFT AND STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN. ITS 59000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND ITS TRANSMISSION HAS WORN OUT ALREADY !! BECAUSE ITS OLDER THAN 5 YEARS THE COMPANY WONT GIVE THE WARRANTY

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.

Recalls(4)

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Air BagsMay 2016 · 16V507000Details +

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.

Risk: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.

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SuspensionMar 2012 · 12V377000Details +

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.

Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

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Seat Belts · 10V480000Details +

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FRONT SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE LAP BELT ANCHOR PRETENSIONER MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR.

Risk: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ANCHORS TO THE PRETENSIONERS AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ANCHORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

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Electrical System · 14V355000Details +

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 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2010 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover
Not rated

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Impala3.5L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive182922
Impala3.5L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive182922
Impala3.9L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive172721

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2010 Chevrolet Impala: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?

Owners filed 441 NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (26% of complaints) and air bags (15%).

How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Impala between 21 and 22 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.