10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
16 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
17 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,115 miles

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problem #20

Jul 142007

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,300 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminated. The mechanic stated that the driver side air bag inflater separated from the module. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. The current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 45,300.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #19

Jul 012005

Impala

  • miles
-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The air bag lights keep turning on, he took it to the dealer, and they keep repairing the sensor, but it was still not working. The dealer stated that he need to change the air bag in his vehicle, but he felt that it was defective, and the manufacturer needed to know about it.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #18

Jun 242005

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Contact's vehicle was involved in a front collision at 45 mph. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #17

Jan 102005

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On January 10, 2005, I was involved in an accident in hillsborough county. I hit the vehicle, 2005 Ford Focus from behind and my air bag did not deploy. I was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Impala ls. The accident caused damages to the Ford Focus from the behind, denting the bumper and leading to the replacement of the bumper and $1530 worth of damages on the Ford Focus and over a 1000 dollars worth of damages on the Impala. The air bag light in the car came up in red, but that was it. The air bag never deployed during the accident, even though major injuries did not occur, major injuries could have occuried and no support to eliminate or decrease the injuries would have occuried.

- Dade City , FL, USA

problem #16

Nov 222004

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light came on and flashed and stayed on. Vehicle taken to dealership, and replaced. I was told that the airbag module had an internally open circuit and causing dtc. They replaced the airbag at the cost of $445. There was no tampering on my part, obviously there is a defect so why do I the consumer have to pay for it? this is a huge safety concern, I am a paramedic/ lt and know how well airbags work. Just thought you should check into this matter and hopefully no one will be injured because of others who have not reported this to you.

- Parker, CO, USA

problem #15

Oct 262004

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Vehicle struck a concrete barrier head on. No air bag deployment.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #14

Aug 242004

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While sitting at an intersection another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle from behind and pushed the vehicle into a truck in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head a neck injuries. Went to the hospital on his own. Vehicle was towed to a friend's house. The driver will contact the dealer and manufacturer. Consumer contacted the insurance company.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #13

May 222003

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
2000 chev Impala police int 9C1officer swerved in intersection to avoid vehicle. Officer struck utility pole center of front bumper. 40-50 mph. Vehicle totaled. Air bag did not deploy.

- Pekin, IL, USA

problem #12

Jan 082003

Impala

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

problem #11

Sep 042002

Impala

  • miles
While pulling out of a parking lot a Toyota pick up slammed into consumer's vehicle driver side middle door. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed.

- Jenkins, KY, USA

problem #10

Aug 012002

Impala

  • miles
While pulling out of a parking place another vehicle traveling at about 35 mph hit the consumer's vehicle on driver's side middle door, none of airbags deployed.

- Jenkins, KY, USA

problem #9

Aug 262002

Impala

  • miles
While traveling about 40 mph on the highway another vehicle jumped in front in consumer's lane and hit him. Upon impact, dual air bags didn't deploy. Dealership has been notified.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #8

Jul 312002

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 40 mph vehicle rearended another vehicle, neither airbag deployed. Driver suffered injuries to head/knee and ankle. Damage to vehicle unknown. Jlg

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #7

Mar 292002

Impala

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in an accident and was hit in the drivers door and left front, the side impact was so intense that the dash board was collapsed and both front seats were moved. Neither the front or drivers side air bags deployed.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #6

Feb 202002

Impala

  • miles
Would like to know what can be done, manufacturer's liabilty ect. No safety defect listed.

- Cardington, OH, USA

problem #5

Mar 192001

Impala

  • miles
We were involved in an accident where a car ran a stop sign and we hit them broadside with the front of our Chevrolet Impala at about 30 miles an hour. Air bags did not deploy and the passenger side selt belt came unlatched.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #4

Feb 092001

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front crash head-on at 25-35 mph, neither airbag deployed, vehicle totalled. The same vehicle had been involved in another accident, and the air bag failed to deplioy at that time.

- Edmont, OK, USA

problem #3

Feb 212000

Impala

  • miles
Airbags failed to deploy in an accident. Consumer was rearended, and airbags did not deploy.

- Decatre, GA, USA

problem #2

Mar 222000

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver lost control of vehicle at 40 mph and hit telephone pole head-on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, casuing bruises even with seatbelt on.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

problem #1

Mar 222000

Impala

  • miles
Driver lost control of vehicle at 40 mph and ran into telephone post head-on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing bruises. Seatbelts were worn at the time. No prior warning of defect.

- La Vergne, TN, USA