This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that although the vehicle has never been involved in a crash the air bags had to be replaced a total of eleven times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 62 mph, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a seat belt injury that did not require medical attention. In addition, the front seat passenger sustained soreness in the shoulder and a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The problem has occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended the replacement of the sensor. The manufacturer was notified and advised the failure was not part of a recall a. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 70 mph, someone shot at the contact's vehicle. The contact lost control and crashed the vehicle into a median strip. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a shoulder and upper body injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Reference# [xxx]. as I approached the intersection, another vehicle was turning onto the street I was on. I moved over to make room, as I moved over I had to cross over a clump of snow and ice that had re froze making a rough and bumpy transition. I was about 20 feet from the stop sign. I placed my foot on the brake which was hard and unresponsive. The steering was hard and unresponsive as well. I was driving about 3-5 mph at the time. When I placed my foot on the brake it was unresponsive and it took me into the intersection where I was hit by another vehicle on the drivers side front. My airbag did not deploy. The total damage for my vehicle was $ $5,615.93. We were confused and did not understand why the brakes and the steering did not function and why with this violent of a crash that the airbag did not deploy. After reading the recall notice explaining the ignition recall it made sense that why the failure occurred. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Strafford, MO, USA
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 65 mph, the traction control and engine reduce power warning indicators illuminated. Also, the vehicle's speed suddenly decelerated to 45 mph and the air bag sensor and tire monitoring system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 10/22/2014 updated 4/1/2015
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the air bag warning light randomly illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala LX. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The problem has occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/09/2014 updated 03/26/2015
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a whiplash that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 4/27/15 updated 08/28/2017
Service airbag light came on very slightly then over a period remained on all the time. It was the passenger side airbag that needed replacement but this makes all airbags inoperable I was told. I then filed case #[xxx] with GM and audia motor millbrook NY but I was told my vehicle not on recall and I had to pay the entire $638.01 because of the mileage currently 163,663. This is not something a consumer should pay as it is a basic safety device. This is the original airbag that was never deployed nor damaged. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Air bag alarm light turned on and was alarming for more than one week, electrical connector issues were diagnosed by the dealership, dealership identified fretting failures. Chevrolet dealership acknowledged that my vehicle is a target for ignition switch update however they informed me that no resolution to the ignition switch for my vehicle would be honored for my car. Neither was there any further explanation for resolution nor was there any recommended safe resolution for me to execute.
Air bag light came on in May 2, 2014, and an email was received by the owner (me) that they should have a oil change- they did that and at the same time they told the person in the autonations garage that the air bag light comes on and they came back with a check up and said it was the sensor for the air bag rubbing on the seat belt and ruined it. Causing possible injuries to person/persons in the moving vehicle if an accident ever occurred. This was then taken care of by autonations garage with "[xxx] asm" & the tech was "[xxx]" ! amount for replacement $445.07 vehicle had just run out of warranty! oil change along with tire alignment and other check ups that day came to $ $735.63. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
At about 50000 miles the rear door actuator began to work intermittently. Within months it did not work at all. The dealer said it was expensive to fix. At about 66000 miles the service air bag warning light began to come on intermittently. At 68000 miles I took it to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as an actuator. I replaced it at a cost of $400. He said I could replace the rear door actuator for another $400 which I elected not to do. When I saw a news article about an elderly, disabled man trapped in his Chevrolet Impala because of a defective door lock actuator, I realized that this might be a frequent problem to be addressed.
Airbag light remains on -will go out and then reappear. Never know when it will go out. Remains on most of the time regardless of conditions. Senior and cannot afford a major repair bill, auto company's should be liable for repairs of federal mandated safety equipment. Our government has failed us again. Car has never been damaged or abused. Now has 67000 miles. If a accident occurs, will the airbags I paid for work? if not, contact my lawyer!
The vehicle is displaying "service air bag" with a picture on the dash board. I drove it to work today and it's still displaying the same thing. Can anyone tell me why and is this part of GM recall.I'm scared that if something happen while I'm driving or have my kids in the vehicle will this protect us or hurt us.
2009 Chevy Impala 2lt the air bag warning light has illuminated on numerous occasions since buying the car new in January 2010. Currently the light has been on for 2 weeks straight with yet another dealer visit scheduled. This warning light when illuminated renders the rest of the electronic display useless since the "service airbag" display never goes off. The dealer service department has failed to fix the problem satisfactorily for the past 4 years despite the multiple times we have had it in for the air bag warning light issue. The problem always returns and the light will stay on from several minutes to weeks. Some of the explanations for returning the car to us without correcting the problem have been downright ridiculous. We have great concern about the safety of driving a vehicle with an ongoing airbag warning light issue. The vehicle only has 31,000 miles on it and has never been in an accident.
The vehicle displays a "service air bag" label and also a icon associated with the written warning. My 2009 Chevrolet Impala lt is not included in the recall, according to the my VIN number. Can you explain why this vehicle is displaying service air bag. This vehicle has not been in any accidents. I have never had a car display such a warning. I am very afraid to drive this vehicle.
We own the car listed above and have for over two years. We bought it at a dealership in East Tennessee. The car was previously used as a rent a car for enterprise. Not even a year after we bought the vehicle we had to replace the transmission. The biggest problem is the fact I have drove this car and all issues stated for a recall we have had a problem with. The most recent is the vehicle shutting off while driving it on highways. It's is saying service engine light mad than will say service traction control, than it will shutoff I been going 70 down an interstate and it shutoff mad about kill us. We had the vehicle checked and the accelerator pedal sensor or something like that is the problem by what technician say. I am just now starting to research the issues we have and found numerous recalls on this vehicle in which we have the problems listed above and more. Mainly the airbag steering control arm and vehicle just shutting off. I guess the best way to sum it up is they sold us a lemon perhaps but after looking at the recall list our vehicle meets the requirements for sure. Too many problems for a new vehicle. Just looking to take care of the problem before the car injures us or someone else on the highways. Hope this doesn't take long to get resolved because deaths could occur. Thanks for your time hope to speak with someone soon before it's too late. I mean I thought something major was wrong but the automd website really assured what we been thinking. Thanks for your time.
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- Aurora , CO, USA