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2010 Chevrolet Impala Lights Problems

5 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2015Sep 2014
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (5)

mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2021

Passenger side low beam headlight socket continues to burn out. This is a persistent problem with several general motor vehicles! I am amazed how many people mention when I google it. GM has a service bulletin on it. This IS a SAFETY issue! Obviously this is one of the two main lights used 90% of driving at night. Apparently there is a voltage drop according to owners who have checked this out. But what ever it is there is a LOT of people who have this problem on several models and years of GM vehicles. Please check into this safety issue. Thank you!

NHTSA #: 11425856
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WEEKLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CORROSION BUILT UP AROUND THE BULB, WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 11/17/16*LJ UPDATED 11/17/16.*JB

NHTSA #: 10894737
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 10764196
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

NHTSA #: 10678342
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Sep 2014

RIGHT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT SOMETIMES DOESN'T LIGHT UP. TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A BULB REPLACEMENT AND MECHANICS COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY A WORKING BULB FAILED. SEEMS TO BE CONNECTED TO THE AIRBAG, IGNITION, INFORMATION PANEL GLITCH. *TR

NHTSA #: 10639173

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