2010 Chevrolet Impala vs 2010 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 441 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,184 | 319 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,001 mi | 24,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 132 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 102 | 2 |
| Engine | 88 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 74 | 1 |
| Power Train | 67 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 13 |
| Steering | 42 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 50 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 39 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Impala
2010 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.