2010 Chevrolet Impala Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 112 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 25% of all complaints filed for that year, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. There are no related recalls for this area. Median mileage at failure was 74,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 112
- 25% of 441 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 441
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 74,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report brake rotors warping repeatedly, sometimes replaced multiple times, causing severe vibration and shaking when braking.
- Several complaints describe violent shaking or pulsating in the steering and brake pedal at highway speeds, especially when descending hills.
- Some owners say the brake pedal traveled to the floor or brakes failed to stop the vehicle, in at least one case leading to a rear-end crash.
- One complaint describes brakes and power steering failing together after the vehicle shut off while driving, resulting in loss of control and a crash.
- A few drivers report needing to replace calipers, rotors, pads, and wheel bearings repeatedly within a short time after purchase.
When 2010 Chevrolet Impala brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 22, 2010, latest Sep 25, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 112 brake complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 25% of the 441 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Impala brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2010 Impala brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 74,000 miles.
- Have brake problems in the 2010 Impala caused crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for this year.
- Is the 2010 Impala worse for brakes than other model years?
- The 2010 Impala's brake share of 25% is similar to 2009 (25%) but lower than 2011 (33%) and much lower than 2013 (49%), based on NHTSA complaint data.