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.
2001 Chevrolet Impala: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 741 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 113,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
2001 chevrolet impala car was totaled before recall was issued *cn the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy.
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.
I was driving down the road on day and lost total control of my vehicle and hit a guide rail . I bounced off the guide rail and the car started spinning and another guy had hit me and I went head on into the guide rail . My airbags didn't deploy and I had minor injury (pain in neck and back, my glasses broke and ihit my head off the steering wheel) I'm pretty sure my care is totaled because the frame is bent and broke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated was driving approximately 5 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy however, there was no personal injury. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact's front end bumper sustained moderate damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and they stated that there was not a recall related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Air bag did not deploy causing strain of neck muscles, upper back injury, bilateral strain, contusion of multiple sites of my lower limbs bilateral. There have been several recalls on the impala but due to negligence of gmc I am in pain my car was totaled and I have to purchase a new car. I will need assistance in price, payments, extended maintenance warranty at your cost and delivery of new vehicle to address I provide no fee also include tag payments. I contacted your complaint department last night and was told that I will be compensated in this will be taken care of as chevrolet always takes care of their best customers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 40-50 MPH in rainy weather, he drifted to sleep and crashed into ditch. The front driver's side air bag failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the neck, back, ribs and the chest. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and was not inspected or repaired. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. In october of 2006, while stopped due to construction, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 55-60 MPH. The front passenger seat belt failed to restrain the other passenger. She injured her head and had to be hospitalized. She sustained memory loss and had to undergo therapy. In addition, the front air bags failed to deploy. On december 8, 2008 on icy road conditions, the vehicle slid into another vehicle. The seat belts failed to restrain and the air bags failed to deploy. The passenger was injured. The front passenger side fenders of both vehicles were damaged. The seat belt failure caused head injuries once again. The dealer stated that the air bag deployment depended upon the type of crash and how fast the vehicle was traveling. The dealer also stated that the seat belts may or may not lock up in a crash to protect the safety of the driver. The contact stated that the body shop that repaired the vehicle stated that the seat belts should have locked in both crashes. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 118,000.
2001 chevrolet impala involved in frontal collision with other vehicle. 11,000 plus damage to entire front end. Vehicle total loss, air bags did not deploy, gm expert says collision was not severe enough.
2001 chev impala pol;ice int. 9c1 officer swerved at intersection to avoid vehicle. Struck utility pole front bumper to the right of center. Over $3000 damage. Air bag did not deploy. 20-30mph
Air bag did not deploy. I was struck in the front passenger side of the vehicle and was ran into a tree head on. It is now 5-28-2003 and my car is still in the shop being repaired.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Sir disable
- Some customers may comment on an intermittent and / or flashing air bag indicator lamp, as well as find...
- Product safety campaign for the side mpact airbag module inflator - part 2
- Product safety campaign regarding the driver side impact airbag inflator - part 1
- On some vehicles, the airbag sensing and diagnostic modules (SDM) could experience a memory error...
- General motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain vehicles
- This message concerns the possibility of certain vehicles having a very random and brief illumination of...
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
Air bags
- 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
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
12 of 741 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Impala (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Chevrolet Impala
Won't start 70Stalling 49Fire or smoke 47ABS 37Headlights 27Airbag light 20Check engine light 18Transmission failure 17Grinding brakes 16Overheating 16Harsh shifting 15Loss of power 11Steering noise 11Ball joint 10Fuel gauge 10Jerking 10Engine failure 9Adaptive cruise 8Fuel pump 8Brake failure 7Knocking 7Power steering loss 7Premature wear 6Warning lights 6Wipers 6Tire blowout 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2001 Chevrolet Impala?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history