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2010 Chevrolet Impala Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all 441 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 68,779 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
25
6% of 441
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
68,779 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2010 Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2010, latest Mar 10, 2022.

2010 Chevrolet Impala suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2010Aug 2011Sep 2013Jul 2014Dec 2015May 2017Sep 2020
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Mar 2022; peak Aug 2012 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala

  1. NHTSA 12V377000Aug 3, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires36,413 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Impala model year

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

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200648 (9%)
  3. 2007142 (23%)
  4. 2008153 (19%)
  5. 200952 (6%)
  6. 201025 (6%)
  7. 201133 (7%)
  8. 201239 (15%)
  9. 201344 (16%)
  10. 201421 (3%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 20164 (4%)
  13. 20174 (3%)
  14. 20183 (5%)
  15. 20193 (11%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,779 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala has the most suspension complaints (153), compared with 25 for the 2010.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala concerns the suspension: 12V377000.

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.