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2010 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints, typically around 77,500 miles). It is 13th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical
132 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
My Impala keeps giving me a warning light that say service stabilitrak, service traction control and engine power reduced. It stay on for a little while and then goes off. Cannot seem to find out why it is doing this but very concerned that my cars speed will reduce while I am in traffic.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the passenger's seat was occupied, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the modules on the low speed bus circuit failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer…
Air bags
103 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, sensor.
Good morning I just would like to say this is my second vehicle from chevy but this vehicle has really placed me in a bad bind. First the airbag light comes on and off for the passed month, next the key becomes stuck in the ignition then it went out had to replace that. Traction control light comes on comes over board…
I was driving down the street and suddenly I heard a popping sound and I noticed the car wasn't accelerating normally so I made it to my destination and I started the car up went to put it in drive and it wouldn't accelerate is was though the car was in neutral so I put it in reverse and it went into reverse put it…
Engine
93 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
My Impala keeps giving me a warning light that say service stabilitrak, service traction control and engine power reduced. It stay on for a little while and then goes off. Cannot seem to find out why it is doing this but very concerned that my cars speed will reduce while I am in traffic.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the evaporator vent needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Stability control
74 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles.
The car experienced a reduction in power and the engine began making a "knocking" noise. The check engine light came on as well as a "reduced engine power, service traction control" alert.
After wet wear her stability light message, traction control comes on while driving as does engine power reduced message power is reduced and vehicle dies if you do not pull over and turn it off and bck on. This is a very dangerous and expensive problem which gm is aware of and could cause serious injuries if not…
Transmission
67 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck in park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. ... Updated 03/24/14 updated…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not operate in the reverse position. While driving various speeds, the transmission "slipped" several times and caused the contact to apply significant pressure to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Speed control
47 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the traction control and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that after the failure occurred, the service electronic stability control, the engine power reduced, and the throttle body…
Driving 65mph on highway when "reduced engine power" and "service stabilitrak" lights came on and engine started to throttle down. Had no choice but to pull over onto left shoulder with a semi close behind. Turned car off for 1 minute and restarted and the "reduced engine power and "service stabilitrak disappeared.…
Steering
42 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver causing the contact to lose control and the brakes failed. The contact mentioned that the engine stalled immediately after. The vehicle was able to be restart but the failure…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact also stated that when making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the service traction…
Brakes
30 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages, foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc.
Brake rotors warping after every 10,000 miles. Happens after driving on mountain roads.(desending) dealer service department stated it is a design flaw. Thin rotors.
The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off causing the driver to lose control and crash the vehicle into a field before flipping into a river. During the incident, the brakes and power steering would not operate and the air bags did not deploy. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Air bags: occupant classification
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: ignition
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (132 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); air bags (103 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); engine (93 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 5, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Chevrolet Impala?
- It is 13th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints, with 442 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.