I have had 3 special coverage orders letters in the pass year on my car. !. Stabilitrak light tc. 2.harnessthrottle body. 3. Ignition key.I'm also having problem with my suspension .and power steering.I call gm and have taken my car in for by gm require and the services repair men said they couldn't find no codes on their scann.
2010 Chevrolet Impala steering problems
severe 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
3crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 42 steering complaints filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
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
Owners have filed 42 steering complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
2010 Chevrolet impala. Consumer states there's a big safety problem with his brakes and steering when driving down long hills. *ta the consumer had no control over the steering. Also, the rotors were replaced. *jb
there is a known issue with the shift lock release. the cable will fail in many 2006-2013 impala's. the vehicle will not get out of park. another well known issue is the blend door actuator. it is a noise that comes from the dash/heating/cooling due to chevy using cheap plastic parts.
My 2010 Chevrolet impala has only 43, 279 miles and began making a loud high pitched screeching noise while accelerating. After two visits to two separate mechanics it was determined both times that a new power steering pump was needed. Both mechanics were in shock due to the failure as the amount of miles on the car. I contacted gm customer care as I was sure this was still under warranty. Much…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
It's a meaningful issue. 42 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 35 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 43,279 and 87,500 miles, with the median around 68,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 43,279; a quarter make it past 87,500. 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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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