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2010 Chevrolet Impala LS

The 2010 Chevrolet Impala LS is a 211-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,290 MSRP.

It makes 211 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 216 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.

The Impala measures 200.4 inches long on a 110.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,555 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$24,290 ($36,196 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6 (LZE), Flex-Fuel
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower211 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque216 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
1st Gear2.95
2nd Gear1.62
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.68
Reverse2.14
Final Drive2.86
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded (Flex-Fuel, E85 capable)
Tank Capacity17 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionTri-Link
Front Stabilizer Bar1.18 in
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.63 in
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.9 x 1.2 in
Rear Brake Disc10.9 x 0.4 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 6.5-inch
Wheels Rear16 x 6.5-inch
Tires FrontP225/55R17
Tires RearP225/55R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length200.4 in
Width72.9 in
Height58.7 in
Wheelbase110.5 in
Curb Weight3,555 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2010 Chevrolet Impala 4-DR w/SAB

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Chevrolet IMPALA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 5, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.

Consequence: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.

NHTSA campaign 16V507000

Jun 23, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

NHTSA campaign 14V355000

Aug 3, 2012 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 12V377000

Oct 13, 2010 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 10V480000

442 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Chevrolet IMPALA

Owner Complaints

442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Chevrolet IMPALA (18 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System132
Air Bags103
Engine88
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)74
Power Train67
Vehicle Speed Control47
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 7, 2026 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag warning light intermittently went on and off. The contact…”
Feb 6, 2026 · Electrical System, Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check air bag and service air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local…”
Oct 8, 2025 · Structure
“The unibody of this vehicle has become completely rusted/rotted to where the car is undriveable. This has been inspected by a service center, and I was told it is dangerous and beyond repair. I am…”
Sep 25, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes Crash
“I bought a used car as is for $6700.00 and was told that the car was nothing wrong with it but within the first month 07/02/25 the car has been to 3 different shops and in the shop 5 different times…”
Jun 18, 2025 · Electrical System Fire
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and unattended in a parking lot. After about ten minutes, the contact was unlocking the vehicle and…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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