2010 Chevrolet Impala Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (15% of reports).
- 132electrical system complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 55%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 20 of 132 complaints (15%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 16 of 132 complaints (12%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 12 of 132 complaints (9%)
- Service air: mentioned in 8 of 132 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala at $700, and half of them between $360 and $850.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 3 | 20% | — |
| 2019 Impala | 9 | 32% | 35,700 |
| 2018 Impala | 11 | 19% | 51,300 |
| 2017 Impala | 15 | 13% | 42,000 |
| 2016 Impala | 30 | 27% | 45,691 |
| 2015 Impala | 96 | 32% | 59,523 |
| 2014 Impala | 221 | 35% | 66,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 52 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 58 | 22% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 95 | 19% | 78,000 |
| 2010 Impala | 132 | 30% | 78,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 224 | 27% | 82,559 |
| 2008 Impala | 221 | 27% | 85,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 128 | 20% | 84,200 |
| 2006 Impala | 124 | 24% | 85,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 331 | 54% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 681 | 63% | 68,750 |
| 2003 Impala | 264 | 38% | 98,740 |
| 2002 Impala | 305 | 38% | 82,162 |
| 2001 Impala | 225 | 30% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 187 | 23% | 98,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 11 | 13% | 92,500 |
| 1995 Impala | 6 | 14% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
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 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…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and unattended in a parking lot. After about ten minutes, the contact was unlocking the vehicle and noticed fire inside the vehicle near the front of the vehicle near the radio and heater. The contact…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound while starting and while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound persisted after turning off the vehicle on several occasions. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Chevrolet Impalas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala (30% 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 electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $700 (half paid between $360 and $850), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 20 of 132 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (16).
Other 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2010 Chevrolet Impala problems or electrical system problems across all Impala years.