2010 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 441 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala overview page.
What owners report
“I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE, BUT APPROXIMATELY 2 YRS AGO, I BEGAN SEEING THE SEQUENCE OF MESSAGES, "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK, ENGINE POWER…”NHTSA complaint 10560139 — filed 01/15/2014
“EVERY OTHER WEEK OR SO I GET THE "ENGINE POWER REDUCED/ SERVICE STABILTRACK/ SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND THE CAR WILL LOOSE POWER. AFTER AN HOUR…”NHTSA complaint 10553918 — filed 11/26/2013
“2010 CHEVY IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10549161 — filed 10/29/2013
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have engine problems?
Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala: 88 of 441 complaints on file (20%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Impala have in total?
441 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
