Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 MPH, the contact's front passenger side wheel was struck by another vehicle that ran a stop sign. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The contact's wife sustained neck and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
2000 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems
80 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 28 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 80
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- crashes
- 28
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal20
- Frontal: sensor/control module7
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module4
- Side/window2
- On-off switch assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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200k+
Chevrolet Impala airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
- Risk
- If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Recall number 00V371000 · Recall details
What 2000 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when entering and starting the vehicle, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. There were no warning lights. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was then driven o the contact residence. A dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the driver side seat leather was separating where the air bag was located. As a result, the air bag was visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the seat could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 05/18/16*lj updated 11/30/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and caused a crash. The air bags did not deploy. There were injuries sustained and medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The rear driver's seat passenger sustained a head injury and bleeding from the mouth which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2000 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350.* ld the consumer stated prior to receiving the recall, she experienced several problems with the vehicle, such as: the gas needle stopped working, a loud thumping noise was heard, every time she attempted to start the vehicle. Also, the engine light illuminated, and it wouldn't go off. The repair shop was unable to determine the problem. The consumer was involved in an accident and the air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2000 chevrolet impala. Consumer states vehicle accelerates by itself. *tgw the consumer was involved in an accident, during a rain storm. The vehicle hydroplaned/fish-tailed in the road. The consumer struck a tree and flipped over. The air bags never deployed. The consumer suffered minor injuries.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala airbags
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Impala have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 80 complaints about the airbags of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V371000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (232 complaints), 2010 (103 complaints) and 2000 (80 complaints).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
Engine 229Electrical 186Steering 124Fuel system 76Lights 70Brakes 56Transmission 52Suspension 34Body 30Acceleration 29Visibility 22Seats 15Tires 9Seat belts 7Driver assistance 6Wheels 6Locks 5
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