2010 Chevrolet Impala Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA received 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, about 4% of its 441 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 76,279 miles. A related recall, campaign 10V480000, covers front seat belt anchorage issues, though several owners report their VIN was excluded.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 16
- 4% of 441 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 441
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 76,279 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Front seat belt failed to restrain occupants during sudden movement, letting them strike interior components.
- Seat belt anchors detached or webbing separated from the pretensioner, even after recall repairs on some vehicles.
- Driver or passenger seat belt latch sticks or will not lock, and can unlatch with slight movement.
- Seat belt webbing shows cuts along the outside edges near the door pillar, apparently from the retractor mechanism.
- Air bag warning light illuminates due to failed seat belt pretensioner or tensioner sensors, sometimes recurring after dealer repairs.
When 2010 Chevrolet Impala seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 5, 2013, latest Oct 31, 2021.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA 10V480000Oct 13, 2010Seat Belts303,100 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
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.
Risk: 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.
Seat Belts 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 seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Impala, which is about 4% of the 441 total complaints logged for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- Yes. Campaign 10V480000, reported October 13, 2010, covers front seat belt anchorage issues where webbing anchors may not be properly installed to the pretensioners.
- Were any crashes or injuries linked to seat belt problems?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Impala shows 1 crash and 4 injuries reported among the complaints.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2010 Impala is 76,279 miles.
- Did the recall fix the seat belt problems for everyone?
- Not according to owner complaints. Several 2010 Impala owners report their VIN was not included in campaign 10V480000, and at least one reported the anchor failure recurring after the recall repair.