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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G1WB5EK0A1••••••2010 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2010 Chevrolet IMPALA build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
389on the model
75builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 6Steering 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashNov 2014
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the ignition key released from the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2019
Car cut off at speed in curve after quick dash warning: stabletrack.....reduced engine power..... Then cut off. No power brakes, no power steering, engine stopped running. If traffic had been in opposite lane would have been head on collision. This needs to be a recall. My wife…
Electrical SystemFeb 2019
Vehicle will not start. All electrical things work, the lights, dashboard, etc.. But there is no power to starter. This vehicle has 150000 miles on it and has had 6 new batteries installed. The no start issue was believed to be occurring after car was brought through car wash…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2018
I received a recall notice from a dealership and I checked the NHTSA website and it shows no recalls have been announced for my VIN number. I read an article on the ftc website that dealerships are being sued by sending fake recalls to people. This appears to be one of them
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2017
Intermittent ABS, traction control, stabilitrak issues have been happening for the last few years. It startyed at about 80k miles. I have replaced the wheel hub twice due to a loose bearing. This significantly reduced the problem the first time, but has not resolved the issue…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WB5EK0A1176332 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.