2010 Chevrolet Impala Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 102 airbag complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 23% of the year's 441 total complaints, with 11 crashes and 8 injuries reported. A related recall (16V507000) covers passenger seat wiring that can damage the airbag sensor wiring.
- Airbags complaints
- 102
- 23% of 441 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 441
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate to high-speed crashes, including rear-end and frontal collisions, sometimes leaving occupants with injuries.
- Passenger-side airbag deactivates on its own during normal driving even though the seat is occupied.
- Airbag failures often coincide with sudden loss of power steering and brakes, followed by loss of vehicle control and a crash.
- 'Service air bag system' or air bag warning lights turn on after a collision or unexpectedly, sometimes staying lit with no clear cause.
- Owners report airbag issues tied to electrical system malfunctions covered separately under other NHTSA recall campaigns.
When 2010 Chevrolet Impala airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 16, 2009, latest Feb 6, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA 16V507000Jul 5, 2016Airbags289,254 vehicles
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.
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.
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.
Airbags complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 102 airbag complaints for the 2010 Impala, which is 23% of the 441 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Impala's airbags?
- Yes, campaign 16V507000 covers 2009-2010 Impalas where the front passenger seat frame can rub and damage airbag sensor wiring; dealers wrap or replace the damaged wires.
- Did the airbag problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries for the 2010 Impala.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.
- Do airbags fail to deploy in real crashes?
- Multiple sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during collisions, including rear-end impacts and crashes into fixed objects.