2010 Chevrolet Impala problems and complaints
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (132), Air Bags (103), Engine (88).
Key takeaways
- 442 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 | 103 | 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.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag warning light intermittently went on and off. The contact stated later that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure...
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.
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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.