How common are transmission problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?

NHTSA shows 67 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Impala, which is 15% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2010 Impala transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2010 Impala is 68,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission and powertrain problem area on the 2010 Impala.

What are the most common transmission complaints on the 2010 Impala?

Owners most often describe the gear shifter sticking in park, transmission slipping or hesitating during acceleration, and sudden power loss accompanied by StabiliTrak or traction control warnings.

Did any 2010 Impala transmission problems cause a crash?

NHTSA data links 1 crash to the transmission and powertrain complaints filed for the 2010 Impala, with no fires or injuries reported.

2010 Chevrolet Impala Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 67 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, 15% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 68,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 67; 15% of 440
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Gear shifter sticks in the park position or will not shift into drive without manually depressing a hidden release button.
Transmission slips or hesitates when accelerating, including while merging into traffic or trying to pull away from a stop.
Vehicle jerks or feels like it drops a gear between 20 and 40 mph, often paired with a Service StabiliTrak or Service Traction Control warning message.
Sudden loss of engine power while driving, with the engine reducing power or shutting off and the check engine light coming on.
One reported case describes a vehicle rolling away after the gear shifter was left out of the park position, resulting in a crash.

When 2010 Chevrolet Impala transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2010, latest Mar 10, 2022.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Mar 2022; peak Sep 2014 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Impala model year

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

201067 (15%)
201164 (13%)
201227 (10%)
201333 (12%)
201439 (6%)
201516 (5%)
201616 (14%)
201712 (10%)
201811 (19%)
20195 (18%)
20202 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?: NHTSA shows 67 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Impala, which is 15% of the 440 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2010 Impala transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2010 Impala is 68,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission and powertrain problem area on the 2010 Impala.
What are the most common transmission complaints on the 2010 Impala?: Owners most often describe the gear shifter sticking in park, transmission slipping or hesitating during acceleration, and sudden power loss accompanied by StabiliTrak or traction control warnings.
Did any 2010 Impala transmission problems cause a crash?: NHTSA data links 1 crash to the transmission and powertrain complaints filed for the 2010 Impala, with no fires or injuries reported.