Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Chevrolet Impala
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Chevrolet Impala has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 442 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V507000 Passenger Presence Sensor Wires May Be Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V377000 Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V480000 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 132 complaints
- Air Bags 103 complaints
- Engine 88 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 74 complaints
- Power Train 67 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 47 complaints
Of the 442 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 442 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,200–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Chevrolet Impala has a below-average reliability rating, with significant issues in the electrical system, airbags, and engine. The vehicle has 442 owner complaints and 4 recalls, including critical systems like airbags and ignition, indicating potential safety and reliability concerns. The data suggests frequent electrical failures and airbag issues, with limited information on exact failure mileages and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 65,000–85,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| Airbags | 70,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Electronic Stability Control | 75,000–95,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Power train | 80,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change engine oil regularly
- Inspect and replace the air filter
- Check and rotate tires
- Replace brake pads
- Flush coolant system
- Inspect suspension components
- Check battery health
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Airbag warning lights
- Engine misfiring or stalling
- ESC activation issues
- Transmission slipping or rough shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.