CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Chevrolet Impala has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (133 reports).
2010 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Airbags May Fail to Deploy or Stay Disabled in a Crash
Certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between April 25, 2008 and February 16, 2010 may have a front passenger seat frame that contacts and damages the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems
Problem areas named in the 442 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133 |
| Air Bags | 103 |
| Engine | 88 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 74 |
| Power Train | 67 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 |
| Steering | 43 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Traction Control System | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
What owners report
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 was not duplicated. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a disconnected wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under an unknown recall repair. The contact referenced an unknow
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V507000 (Air Bags, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
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.
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 bearings and on the back both brake pads plus new tires and it's still not fixed the ABS traction and stability lights are on i could of caused a wreck I only drive it to the store with the money I had paid for the car putting it in a shop I shouldn't of had to do they sold me a dangerous car
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and unattended in a parking lot. After about ten minutes, the contact was unlocking the vehicle and noticed fire inside the vehicle near the front of the vehicle near the radio and heater. The contact used a water bottle from the back seat to attempt to extinguish the fire. The fire was extinguished by a bystander using a fire extinguisher. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. There were no reported injuries. There was no police report filed, airbag deployment, or crash involved. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagno
2010 Chevrolet Impala questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala: Airbags May Fail to Deploy or Stay Disabled in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on 442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (133), Air Bags (103), Engine (88).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Chevrolet Impala has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.