2010 Chevrolet Impala Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (51% of reports).
- 103air bags complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 53 of 103 complaints (51%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 12 of 103 complaints (12%)
- Service airbag: mentioned in 11 of 103 complaints (11%)
- Bags electrical: mentioned in 11 of 103 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 2 | 13% | 85,000 |
| 2019 Impala | 5 | 18% | 29,000 |
| 2018 Impala | 6 | 10% | 62,113 |
| 2017 Impala | 17 | 15% | 51,200 |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 14% | 51,950 |
| 2015 Impala | 29 | 10% | 71,000 |
| 2014 Impala | 43 | 7% | 64,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 19 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 20 | 8% | 42,447 |
| 2011 Impala | 37 | 7% | 78,123 |
| 2010 Impala | 103 | 23% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 232 | 28% | 78,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 50 | 6% | 94,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 49 | 8% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 47 | 9% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 33 | 5% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 31 | 3% | 89,355 |
| 2003 Impala | 39 | 6% | 119,022 |
| 2002 Impala | 47 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 47 | 6% | 92,250 |
| 2000 Impala | 80 | 10% | 68,000 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | 50,900 |
| 1996 Impala | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification; electrical system:wiring
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Risk: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag warning light intermittently went on and off. The contact stated later that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check air bag and service air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and…
recall # 36110. our car is having the same issues that are indicated with this recall but GM refuses to include our vehicle in this recall. Front passenger seat sensor is shorting out against the seat frame which is turning vital passenger airbags off. Unsure when this actually started as my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Chevrolet Impalas have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about air bags for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala (23% of the 442 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 53 of 103 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (12).
Other 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems or air bags problems across all Impala years.