GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
2010
Chevrolet Impala
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2010 Chevrolet Impala has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2010 Chevrolet Impala has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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2010 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Chevrolet vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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Drive System
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
Exhaust
NA
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NA
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000*
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2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
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2005
NA
2006*
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2010
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2011
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2012
2013
2014*
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
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Powertrain
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2005
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2007
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2010
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2011
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2020
NA
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Engine Major
2000*
NA
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2002
NA
2003
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2006*
NA
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2015
2016
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2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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Engine Minor
2000*
NA
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NA
2002
NA
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2006*
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2008
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2009
2010
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2011
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2015
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NA
2021
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Engine Cooling
2000*
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2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
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2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
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2010
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2011
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2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2024
Engine Electrical
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
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2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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Drive System
2000*
NA
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2003
NA
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2005
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2006*
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2007
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2010
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2020
NA
2021
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2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
NA
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NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
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2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
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Exhaust
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
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2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2015
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2020
NA
2021
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
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2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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Brakes
2000*
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NA
2003
NA
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2006*
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2007
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2008
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2010
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2011
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2015
2016
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2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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Climate System
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2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2012
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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Build Quality
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
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2003
NA
2004
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2005
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2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2024
Electrical Accessories
2000*
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2001
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2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
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2005
NA
2006*
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2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2024
Body Hardware
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
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Paint/Trim
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2001
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2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
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2005
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2006*
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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Noises/Leaks
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006*
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2007
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2008
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2009
2010
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2011
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2020
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2021
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006*
NA
2007
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2008
NA
2009
2010
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2011
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2017
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2021
2022
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2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 05, 2016
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V507000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
289254
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2014
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V355000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3141731
SUSPENSION
Aug 03, 2012
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
GM's campaign number is 12104.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
12V377000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
36413
SEAT BELTS
Oct 13, 2010
THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
GM SAFETY RECALL NO. 10312.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V480000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
303100
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