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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G1WB5EKXA1••••••2010 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2010 Chevrolet IMPALA build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
388on the model
75builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 6Air Bags 3Engine 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginecrashSep 2020
Auto totaled sept 8, 2020. Lost conscience with tailpipe loose at back of cat converter. Diagnosed with low blood sugar at hospital. Severe injuries: spinal, right arm, left leg. Do not remember accident, even today. Took down electric pole and pine tree. Do not remember if…
Air BagscrashSep 2014
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when the brakes were engaged. The ABS and the air bag warning indicators illuminated intermittently. While traveling 60 mph, the vehicle…
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2018
Driving along in traffic on main roadway and automobile stalled and would not restart
Electrical SystemApr 2017
I have a 2010 chevy impala lt with 90k+ miles on it. I originally bought the car in 2011 used with 40k+ miles on it, so the car is no longer covered through warranty. Engine power reduced, service stabilitrac, etc. I'm a full time college student, and a full time uber driver.…
Power TrainApr 2016
I was going home from work in the middle of 4-lane rush hour traffic going across an intersection. With no warning, no lights coming on or anything my car began to lose acceleration and stopped then it just would not move at all! The tow truck had a hard time getting the car…
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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 2G1WB5EKXA1172000 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.