YearToAvoid

2010 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 10% of that year's total complaints, with 3 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 66,500 miles. No steering-related recall is tied to this data.

Steering complaints
42
10% of 440
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
66,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering pump fails repeatedly, sometimes multiple times on the same car within months of purchase.
  • Loud high-pitched screeching noise develops during acceleration, traced by mechanics to a failed power steering pump.
  • Vehicle drifts abnormally to one side while driving, with owners having to fight the steering wheel to stay straight, and dealer alignments not fixing it.
  • Sudden loss of power steering assist while turning, linked to a broken shaft inside the power steering pump.
  • Steering wheel becomes hard to turn during a turn, accompanied by a popping sound from the steering column.
  • Power steering fluid needs constant topping off, sometimes paired with warning lights and an unexplained drop in speed.

When 2010 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2011, latest Dec 20, 2021.

2010 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2011Aug 2012Aug 2013Oct 2014Mar 2015Dec 2015Oct 2016Nov 2018
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Dec 2021; peak Aug 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201042 (10%)
  2. 201135 (7%)
  3. 201249 (19%)
  4. 201334 (13%)
  5. 2014140 (22%)
  6. 201544 (15%)
  7. 201616 (14%)
  8. 201710 (9%)
  9. 20187 (12%)
  10. 20193 (11%)
  11. 20203 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have?
NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2010 Impala, which is 10% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
No steering-related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2010 Impala.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2010 Impala?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2010 Impala is 66,500 miles.
Have steering problems on the 2010 Impala caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2010 Impala.
What is the most common steering issue reported on the 2010 Impala?
Owners most often report power steering pump failure, sometimes recurring multiple times, along with fluid leaks and screeching noises during acceleration.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.