NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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441 reports112,000 miles · Jan 1, 2015
Power Train
FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS OFF AND ON MY CHEVY IMPALA HAS STARTING JERKING AFTER TAKING OFF EVEN IF I BARELY PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. IT'S LIKE IT'S STUCK IN GEAR WHEN DRIVING NOT SHIFTING BUT THEN IT DRIVES NORMALLY. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BECAUSE AFTER A STOP AT A LIGHT I STARTED TO TAKE OFF BUT IT HESITATED AND JERKED. HAVE BEEN TA…
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FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS OFF AND ON MY CHEVY IMPALA HAS STARTING JERKING AFTER TAKING OFF EVEN IF I BARELY PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. IT'S LIKE IT'S STUCK IN GEAR WHEN DRIVING NOT SHIFTING BUT THEN IT DRIVES NORMALLY. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BECAUSE AFTER A STOP AT A LIGHT I STARTED TO TAKE OFF BUT IT HESITATED AND JERKED. HAVE BEEN TALKING TO OTHER CHEVY IMPALA OWNERS EVEN SOME OF THE PREVIOUS GENERATIONS AND THE SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURED WITH THEM ALSO. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO YOU PAY GOOD MONEY FOR A VEHICLE YOU EXPECT IT TO PERFORM AS IT'S SUPPOSE TO. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10669438
150,000 miles · Dec 31, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED FORWARD AS THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DES…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED FORWARD AS THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #10669357
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 2014
Electrical System
2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA IGNITION DESIGN ISSUE CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MODIFICATION WAS DONE IN A TIMELY AND COST-FREE MANNER. HOWEVER, THE SOLUTION DID NOT ADDRESS THE MECHANICAL ISSUE OF THE IGNITION DESIGN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10661755
Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND EXCESSIVE FORCED WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND EXCESSIVE FORCED WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE SPILLED AROUND THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10668290
Mileage unknown · Dec 23, 2014
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER STATES THERE'S A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM WITH HIS BRAKES AND STEERING WHEN DRIVING DOWN LONG HILLS. *TA THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING. ALSO, THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10660649
40,000 miles · Dec 10, 2014
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 3/12/15*CN UPDATED 03/26/15.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10663336
Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 2014
Electrical System
2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA RECALL ON IGNITION. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *MW
NHTSA ODI #10658488
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2014
Electrical System
2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA QUIT AT 30 MPH *CW THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION. AFTER THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER FINALLY TRADED THE VEHICLE I 2011. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10653313
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED. WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED, THE FAILURE WAS NOT EXPERIENCED. ALSO, THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION AT TIMES. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED. WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED, THE FAILURE WAS NOT EXPERIENCED. ALSO, THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION AT TIMES. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10659301
71,000 miles · Nov 19, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH,THE SERVICE STABILI TRACK CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH,THE SERVICE STABILI TRACK CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
NHTSA ODI #10659235
Official recalls
4Jul 5, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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:wiring
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Jun 23, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Aug 3, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Oct 13, 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FRONT SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE LAP BELT ANCHOR PRETENSIONER MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ANCHORS TO THE PRETENSIONERS AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ANCHORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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