2010 Chevrolet Impala
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 441
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 441 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 88 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 818 |
| 2001 | 742 |
| 2002 | 795 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 1,073 |
| 2005 | 609 |
| 2006 | 524 |
| 2007 | 627 |
| 2008 | 810 |
| 2009 | 824 |
| 2010 | 441 |
| 2011 | 505 |
| 2012 | 258 |
| 2013 | 272 |
| 2014 | 635 |
| 2015 | 300 |
| 2016 | 111 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
30% · 133 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and unattended in a parking lot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-18
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering wheel and brakes were unresponsive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-18
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While traveling with the cruise control activated at speeds of 75 MPH, the contact noticed that the instrument panel was extremely difficult to read on a very sunny day, even with his sunglasses on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-21
Air bags
23% · 102 reportsMost commonly citing status indicator lamp/light and frontal.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 68 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was in the right lane and was pushed into the left lane by the impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended while at a complete stop and pushed the contact into a barrier. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact suffered whiplash and back pains.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-25
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. When occupying the passenger front seat, the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel. The technicians at the dealer were not able to identify the cause of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-16
Engine
20% · 88 reportsElectronic stability control (esc)
17% · 74 reportsPower train
15% · 67 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was parked on a slight incline without the paring brake engaged. The gear shifter was not placed in the "Park" Position and unexpectedly, the vehicle rolled into a retaining pond.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-13
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-11-05Seat belts10V480000 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…
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.…
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2012-08-21Suspension12V377000 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…
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…
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2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.
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.
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2016-08-01Air bags, electrical system16V507000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Impala — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 133 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 102 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 88 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V480000 · Seat belts
- Recall 12V377000 · Suspension
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
- Recall 16V507000 · Air bags, electrical system
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Impala is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.