2001 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems

47 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 20 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 47
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 100,000
crashes: 20
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Frontal: sensor/control module
8
Frontal
7
Frontal: driver side: inflator module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Impala airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 20 No deployment 12

Related recalls

Air bags: side/windowReported November 13, 2000 · 12 vehicles affected

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

Air bagsReported August 29, 2000 · 580 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) could experience a memory error resulting in the air bags not deploying in a crash situation.
Risk: In a crash, a front seat occupant may receive more serious injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module.

Recall number 00V244000 · Recall details

What 2001 Chevrolet Impala owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 5, 2022 · Airbags · MT

Air bag light is on but no deployment.

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · ME · 1 injury

I have an idea that I took to davis invention company t like it 2 years ago the car co.'s don't want because it will stop accident. Car maker said too me they sell part too. So that leaves the insurance co that pays for -the part please have someone from your research dept call me at [xxx] so I can tell you more about it information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc *dt

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Airbags · 109,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

On friday july 6, 2018 I was in a auto accident my car rolled down hill and neither driver or passenger airbags deploy I was wearing my seat belt in which I fell out of . My accident took place on [xxx] my phone number is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Airbags · 121,000 miles · MT

Takata recall air bag light came on sporaticaly at first but is on all the time now.

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 83,617 miles · IL · crash · 5 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. While stopped to turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the seat belts did not retract and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a neck injury and the rear passenger sustained head injuries. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,617. The consumer stated all of the occupants were injured including whiplash and concussions. The vehicle was damaged.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 184,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. After activating the turn signal, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the air bag sensor light illuminated. While driving, the key was removed from the ignition switch and the vehicle continued to operate. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 184,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about the part that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a noise emitted from the front end and the engine stalled. The driver was able to merge to the side of the road; however, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle continued to roll, crashed into a pole, and caught fire. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's head to strike the windshield. The driver suffered injuries to the head, neck, and shoulders, which required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · KS · crash

2001 chevrolet impala car was totaled before recall was issued *cn the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Airbags · 113,000 miles · IN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. After the vehicle was involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the air bags were not inspected. The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala airbags

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Impala have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 00V371000, 00V244000. 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).