2010 Chevrolet Impala Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 442 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 2% of the 442 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had to have an actuator replaced on my 2010 Chevrolet Impala. When I called other mechanic shop (including GM), was uninformed that this is a common issue with impalas. I also had several coworkers with impalas have the same issue. Considering this issue is so common in these vehicles, there should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10588606, filed 2014-05, 63,000 miles“2010 Chevrolet Impala customer is concerned with the remote electric trunk lid release mechanism failing and no backup manual release mechanism from either outside on the car trunk lid or inside the passenger compartment of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10663908, filed 2015-02, 17,978 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11692216, filed 2025-10“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While entering the parked vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger floor had a puddle of water after it rained. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the water entered the inside of the vehicle through the firewall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/17/17”
NHTSA complaint #10959651, filed 2017-03, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that she believed that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were too close together and she depressed them both at the same time. The contact felt that the parking brake release was too high up. The contact sent a letter to the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 37,500. Updated 01/24/11 the consumer stated on three occasions she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367170, filed 2010-11, 37,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 2% |
| 2008 | 31 | 4% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 25 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
132 complaintsAir bags
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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