What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Chevrolet Impala has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Police-Package Front Lower Control Arms Can Fracture (Recall 12V377), Front Seat-Belt Webbing May Be Improperly Anchored (Recall 10V480), Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Impala reliable?

The 2010 Chevrolet Impala has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Police-Package Front Lower Control Arms Can Fracture (Recall 12V377) and Front Seat-Belt Webbing May Be Improperly Anchored (Recall 10V480) and Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala Police-Package Front Lower Control Arms Can Fracture (Recall 12V377)?

Certain 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles can fracture a front lower control arm and lose vehicle control. Non-police Impalas are not included. Severity: high.

What is the 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala Front Seat-Belt Webbing May Be Improperly Anchored (Recall 10V480)?

Certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala front safety-belt webbing may not be properly secured to the lap-belt anchor pretensioner and may not restrain an occupant as intended. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)?

Certain 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala ignition switches can move out of Run because of key-ring weight or a jarring event, shutting off the engine, steering and brake assist and disabling air-bag deployment. Severity: high.

2010 Chevrolet Impala Problems: 3 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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NHTSA Recalls16 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

Campaign #14V51800028/08/2014

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 19, 2015, equipped with front vented-heated passenger seats. Accordingly, the Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) system may fail to suppress the front passenger air bag if a child seat is in the front passenger seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Campaign #15V46500024/07/2015

PARKING BRAKE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Campaign #15V08500011/02/2015

PARKING BRAKE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 135 "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Campaign #15V20200006/04/2015

PARKING BRAKE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

Campaign #14V54100009/09/2014

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What are the most common Chevrolet Impala problems?

Is the Chevrolet Impala reliable?

What is the 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala Police-Package Front Lower Control Arms Can Fracture (Recall 12V377)?

What is the 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala Front Seat-Belt Webbing May Be Improperly Anchored (Recall 10V480)?

What is the 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)?