Worst 2010 Chevrolet Impala Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 126 | 5 | 3 | 88,658 mi | |
| Airbags | 100 | 11 | 1 | 103,944 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 88 | 1 | — | 86,948 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 74 | — | — | 87,694 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 62 | — | — | 83,749 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 46 | 3 | — | 76,635 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 41 | 3 | — | 67,038 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 3 | — | 70,909 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 21 | — | — | 67,050 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 100,973 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 16 | 1 | — | 82,133 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 1 | — | 70,253 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 83,348 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 102,313 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 19,828 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 56,146 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Chevrolet Impala
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,770,498 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2010 Chevrolet Impala — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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