Recall 10V480 affects 303,100 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles for front safety belt anchor defects. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 303,100 2009-2010 Impala sedans because the front safety belt webbing can be improperly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner near the door side of the seat. In a crash, that defect can keep the belt from restraining an occupant as intended; the Chevrolet dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front safety belt in a 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala uses webbing, the flat belt material that crosses the occupant, and a lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted on the outboard side of the seat. In a crash, that pretensioner is designed to tighten the belt and the anchor point is supposed to hold the webbing firmly at the seat.
On affected Impalas, the front safety belt webbing was not properly secured to that lap belt anchor pretensioner. The problem is at the connection point, not the belt buckle you click by hand. If the webbing is not held correctly at the anchor, the belt assembly does not meet the anchorage requirements it was built to satisfy.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal in everyday use, so a visual check from the driver seat is not enough to confirm whether this specific recall applies.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same front seat belt anchorage component in this recall.
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Impala | seat belt |
| Units affected | 303,100 |
Not every 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly installed front safety belt anchor can keep the belt from restraining the occupant as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer inspection and avoid delaying the belt repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to ask about the free front safety belt anchor inspection that checks whether the belt webbing is secured to the pretensioner anchor.
- Reference recall number 10V480 when you call, and give the dealer your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet sent one, or ask the dealer to look up the campaign by VIN.
- Use the seat belt on every trip until the inspection is complete, and schedule the repair promptly if the dealer finds an installation problem.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician inspects both front safety belts to confirm that the belt webbing anchors are properly installed on the lap belt anchor pretensioners beside the front seats. If an anchor is not installed correctly, the technician reinstalls it so the belt is secured to the pretensioner as intended. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 13, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V480?
Recall 10V480 covers 303,100 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles with front safety belt webbing that was not properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner. In a crash, the belt can fail to restrain the occupant as intended, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Impala is included in recall 10V480. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the front safety belt anchor inspection. The dealer will reinstall the anchors if needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Chevrolet dealers will inspect both front safety belts and reinstall the anchors if needed free of charge. Reference NHTSA campaign 10V480 when you call the dealer.
Is it safe to drive my 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala?
Recall 10V480 does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety issue is crash protection: the front safety belt anchor connection can prevent the belt from restraining the occupant as intended during a crash. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer inspection.
What if I bought my Chevrolet Impala used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received the Chevrolet notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Impala is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer with recall number 10V480.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V480000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V480 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V480000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →