2010 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 441 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (132), Air Bags (102), Engine (88).
Key takeaways
- 441 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 132 | 30% |
| Air Bags | 102 | 23% |
| Engine | 88 | 20% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 74 | 17% |
| Power Train | 67 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 11% |
| Steering | 42 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 5% |
| Traction Control System | 21 | 5% |
| Suspension | 18 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-02-06
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 NHTS...
Structure - filed 2025-10-08
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.
Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2025-09-25
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 be...
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More for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.