2010 Chevrolet Impala Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 132about this part
- Share
- 30%of 442 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 132 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 30% of the 442 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2010 chevy Impala and it has the airbag issue which it has a recall but when I call chevy they say michael vehicles not affected even though it's has the same exact is shoes with the passenger seat in the wires as the recall. When I call chevy it only shows one recall for the ignition switch and they want to charge me to fix the airbag issue but there's a recall for servings 2009 and 2010 chevy Impala”
NHTSA complaint #11165640, filed 2019-01, 110,000 miles“The rear window defogger quit working. My shop found that the defogger had lost its ground function in the fuse block in the engine compartment. The fuse block had to be replaced in its entirety costing over 200 dollars. I do not know exactly when the defogger failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11183551, filed 2019-03, 110,000 miles“Makes a ticking sound when open door or just sitting when off. Have had fixed $400 and doing same thing again. Everyone I know who have Impala doing same thing something need to be done .can't keep paying $400 .I love Impala but about ready to tell everyone I know not to buy I have 3 impalas. The 2010 want quit ticking and the 2003 lights want stay on. Ready to hit facebook!”
NHTSA complaint #10723840, filed 2015-06, 140,000 miles“I was sitting in the parking lot with my engine running for about 10 mind. All a sudden 'reduced engine power' came across my dash and my service engine light came on. I turned my car off. About an hour later I turned it back on and the message was gone. Then as I was driving down the road my service air bag light came on. It only comes on when the passenger seat beat is clicked on. And my driver side back door auto lock stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #11074120, filed 2018-02, 123,000 miles“When I was driving to work my car suddenly lost its traction control,the engine went to have power and the check engine light came on. It happens very fast, and now my car wont go over 40 miles per hour. I research on the internet I see lots of people having this problem so I wanted to report it.”
NHTSA complaint #10670463, filed 2015-01, 72,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V355000Jun 23, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2006–2014, Cadillac Deville 2000–2005, Buick Lucerne 2006–2011 +3 more
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- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
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- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11001327May 17, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11000162Apr 30, 2024The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 20% |
| 2019 | 9 | 32% |
| 2018 | 11 | 19% |
| 2017 | 15 | 13% |
| 2016 | 30 | 27% |
| 2015 | 96 | 32% |
| 2014 | 221 | 35% |
| 2013 | 52 | 19% |
| 2012 | 58 | 22% |
| 2011 | 95 | 19% |
| 2010 | 132 | 30% |
| 2009 | 224 | 27% |
| 2008 | 221 | 27% |
| 2007 | 128 | 20% |
| 2006 | 124 | 24% |
| 2005 | 331 | 54% |
| 2004 | 681 | 63% |
| 2003 | 264 | 38% |
| 2002 | 305 | 38% |
| 2001 | 225 | 30% |
| 2000 | 187 | 23% |
| 1996 | 11 | 13% |
| 1995 | 6 | 14% |
| 1994 | 5 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
103 complaintsEngine
88 complaintsElectronic stability control
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsSteering
42 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSeats
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology