2010 Chevrolet Impala Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 25 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of its 441 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 68,779. One related recall (12V377000) covers front lower control arm fractures, but only on police-package Impalas.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 25
- 6% of 441 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 441
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,779 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front tires develop sidewall leaks or blowouts at low mileage.
- Front-end vibration around 35 mph traced to alignment or control arm issues, sometimes linked to the police-vehicle control arm recall.
- Uneven or excessive inside tire wear, worse on the driver's side, reported after rotations or oil changes.
- Owners report clicking or popping sounds from the steering or suspension when turning or driving uphill after suspension repairs.
- Rear tire tread wears unevenly, with one owner reporting hydroplaning at highway speed traced to rear strut alignment.
- Reports of control arm failure concerns tied to correspondence from insurers rather than GM.
When 2010 Chevrolet Impala suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 22, 2010, latest Mar 10, 2022.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this category for the 2010 Impala, which is 6% of the 441 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
- Yes, campaign 12V377000 covers front lower control arms that may fracture, but GM limited this recall to police-package 2008-2012 Impalas, not the general consumer version.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Impala?
- The median mileage at failure among reported suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 68,779 miles.
- Did the 2010 Impala suspension issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and no fires or injuries linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 Impala.
- How does 2010 compare to other Impala model years for this problem area?
- The 2010 Impala's 25 complaints and 6% share are lower than peak years like 2007, which had 142 complaints and a 23% share.