Of the 65 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
1 (33.3%)
50-75k
1 (33.3%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
1 (33.3%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 15 model years of Chevrolet Impala in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners are reporting
4 most recent
airbags · 122,000 mi
· filed 12/28/2019
Got in it the airbag light came on and it read that my airbag needed to be service it stay on for about 10 minutes and I got in later and it was off
airbags
· filed 12/24/2015
Air bag check light goes off and on. While driving on local or highway roads the lights will flash and the check air bag light will be displayed or if already displayed will turn off. This has been happening for over a month now!
airbags · 25,000 mi
· filed 12/16/2009
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet impala. When occupying the passenger front seat, the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel. The technicians at the dealer were not able to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer took a report. The manufacturer will send a district supervisor to the dealer to further investigate the failure. The failure mileage was…
airbags · 53,866 mi
· filed 12/11/2019
Passenger airbag turns on with no passenger in seat. Seatbelt chime goes off while driving because of it.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
It's a meaningful issue. 65 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Across the 42 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most airbags failures cluster between 53,866 and 120,740 miles, with the median around 75,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 53,866; a quarter make it past 120,740. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Impala.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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