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2G1WB5EK3A1••••••2010 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2010 Chevrolet IMPALA build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
388on the model
75builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Air Bags 2Power Train 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsAug 2021
The Airbag Service Light comes on!
Power TrainJul 2016
Stopped for traffic light, when accelerating car wouldn"t move forward. Had to have car towed to garage and was told transmission has to be rebuilt. There is less than 50,000 miles on car. Please respond
Electrical SystemMar 2015
Loud ticking sound coming from passenger side vent. I have checked with other owners of chevys who have the same problems going back about 6 yrs+- with impalas and malibu's. There are 3 motors on the passenger side that go bad, when one is fixed then and other two go bad shortly…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Nov 2013
The check engine light came in, then the stabilitrak light came on, then engine power reduced car stopped in the middle of traffic, could have been fatal. Waited car powered back on. A known issue in this model
Power TrainJan 2016
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift after the engine was started. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer for the same…
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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 2G1WB5EK3A1100510 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.