The Lemon Index2010 Chevrolet Impala.
The 2010 Chevrolet Impala is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 78 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 40, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Impala year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 442 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Impala year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 47K to 107K miles on the car (349 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 50K–109K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 53K–115K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 54K–111K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2016
The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may caus.
- suspension 2012
This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Show all 4 recalls
- seat belts 2010
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 …
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1187 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets)
- Engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841
- Engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Power steering pump failed on brand new car. This makes the fourth time. Car purchased 4dec10 1st failure 25mar11 2nd failure 19april11 3rd failure 18may11.
2010 Chevrolet Impala owner · NHTSA complaint 10404088
More owner reports
Driving at approximately 65 mph ad then all of a sudden the warning lights come on : check stability tracker, reduce power, and the vehicle shuts down.
NHTSA complaint 10496664
The check engine light came in, then the stabilitrak light came on, then engine power reduced car stopped in the middle of traffic, could have been fatal. Waited car powered back on. A known issue in this Model.
NHTSA complaint 10553935
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Impala reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 40; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Impala year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (24%), steering (18%) and stability control (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 47,000 and 107,000 miles. The middle report was at 72,600 miles, from 349 complaints.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Impala year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2010 and 2016.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works