Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the air bag indicator constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 11/14/14*cn updated 08/28/2017
2001 Chevrolet Impala airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was idling, the air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 09/21/15
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 that the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the sensing diagnostic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v371000 (air bags) and in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v244000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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.
I was driving on the freeway in traffic and I switch lane to carpool lane. As I was picking up speed when I was rear ended from behind pushed down forward further and my car turned and slammed onto the center divider lane. After my car struck center divider lane same car who hit me has not slowed down and hit me again on high impact behind driver side passenger door and gas tank smashing onto my rear wheel. None of the air bags deployed in my car. I am 5'1 in height and weight about 133lb. We bounced around as well as my backseat passenger who is my daughter who was seating in a booster seat and we were both wearing seat-belts. When the car hit us sideways and jerked us around my head slammed by the door panel and busted my head open which caused it to bleed badly. Believe it was the initial impact from the rear my keys flew out of the ignition and on to the floor in the backseat floor firefighter had to search because I told them as soon as they showed up "my car is still running I don't know where the keys are at!" the ignition was still in on position as if the key was in it. My doors on driver side and behind driver side was smashed and my car shifted out of its alignment that even my daughter who was in the rear seat behind the front passenger side of my car her door could not be opened by the fire department. We were both removed from the front passenger side door and ambulance transported us to hospital. My daughter who is 10 years of age was shaken up sick to her stomach dizzy with minor bruises. I suffer bruises on top of my foot. Bruises on my thigh my legs bounced up and hit the stirring wheel. Bruises on both my arms and my daughters arms and elbow! We are both tender and soar all over the bodies but, praise god we are alive! By the way my car is totaled and its paid for. Pls give advice on this situation.
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.
Security light comes on, traction light comes on, RPM's drop to 0, gas drops to 0, constant draining of battery and is dead after 10 or so hours. Many people on forums are all complaining of the same thing and even mechanics say that this is a very common problem with these cars yet there is no recall! I have spent as of now 1000 dollars on this problem and my dealer is telling me that might not fix the problem completely!!! I have put in a new alternator, new battery, new bcm, and now a new ignition switch! I currently have the old bcm and the new one is in my car.
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 airbag sensor failed requiring replacement. The federal safety agency has a recall for 580 such vehicles under no 00v244000. I was never notified of a recall. The vehicle has 88,000 miles, and the failure of the sensor could result in significant injuries in event of a crash.
(1) I was driving on 2 lane undivided state highway on a clear day with the cruise control and fell asleep while driving. My wife and I were the only occupants. I woke on the side of the highway going about 65 MPH. I started braking (ABS brakes) I think we slowed to about 50 MPH before hitting the blunt end of a guard rail. The car impacted about 6 inches right(drivers side) of center on the front. Seat belts were in use. The car had spun 170 degrees clockwise and come to a complete stop and then I looked at my wife for an instant when her airbag went off closely followed by my air bag. (2) the failure of the airbags resulted in seat belt related strains and soft tissue injuries for my wife. I received a bruise on the chest. (3) so far nothing has been done. The insurance company sold the car to a used auto parts yard. I was able to track it down and I bought the computer module that was under the passenger side seat. I witnessed the removal. I was unsuccessful at contacting chevrolet.
Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the airbag warning light remained illuminated. Upon inspection the dealership determined the air bag sensing and diagnostic modules (sdm) experienced a memory error. The sdm was replaced by the dealer. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v244000, regarding the air bag control module. The VIN was not included in the recall.
The air bag light came on and stayed on. Vehicle would not pass state inspection. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer scanned for codes-- found 3 codes current, b0026-frontal deployment loop stage 1, b0043 l/f frontal deployment loop stage 2 voltage out ot range, b0044 l/f frontal deployment loop stage open dealer did sir diagnostic system check found sir coil module had open circuit. They replaced sir coil module. Vehicle has never been involved in an accident. Air bag has never been deployed. Old part is unavailable (dealer kept it).
After starting the vehicle the air bag warning light stayed lit. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
On my 2001 chevrolet impala, an air bag light was on. The gm dealership in new richmond wi, replaced an airbag module in october. A few weeks later I noticed online that there was a recall for my car, that being the airbag module that was changed. So I brought in the recall information to the gm dealership and they said my VIN doesn't show up as being part of the recall, so they couldn't help. But they said I could call up gm. So I called the chevrolet customer assistance center at 1‑800‑222‑1020. They also said that my car wasn't part of the recall. *ak with having the right year, make, model, and replacing the exact part that was recalled, I believe my car should have been apart of the recall. Can you help? Joel hetzel
When parking air bag warning light illuminated until the vehicle was turned off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 00v244000. The air bag warning light inadvertently illuminated. Dealership would not repair the vehicle because this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Airbag warning light illuminates randomly.
Driver seat air bag coming out of compartment.
Air bag light came on while driving. Took to dealer, they replaced the air bag module. Potentially a problem with deployment in an accident. After reading other complaints I thought I should submit mine. Seems to be a problem with this car!
Airbag light comes on intermittently. Have taken it to the dealer three time and they say nothing is wrong with it. Turn signals stop work intermittently. Dealership replaced body control module (costing me over $300) did not fix the problem.
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.
Consumer stated that while driving down the road lost power, all of the dashboard lights were gone. Electrical systems failed on the dashboard, but no where else. He was still able to roll the electrical windows up and down, and radio still came on. Also, airbag light came on, indicating there was a problem. Sometimes when this happened air conditioner did not work. This happened 3 times in the last 2 months. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer/mechanic, and was told to disconnect the battery.this happened to reset the computer. But when this happened a second time , he took vehicle back to dealer/mechanic. They put vehicle on the computer, and could not find anything wrong with it, but yet they changed the ignition switch, which they said could be bad.
Front collision with a tree. Extensive damage. Drivers front fender dented. Bumper partially torn off and headlights fell out. Neither airbag deployed.
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.
Air bag light and check engine light on. Knocking sound when turning either way in front end and odd tapping sound in rear of vehicle when 1st operating car. Resulting in no airbags operational & possibility of them deploying in error causing possible injury. No cruise control, PCM problem.
Consumer states while his wife was driving the vehicle, hit a pot hole and lost control, having a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer has inspected the vehicle 8 times in the last two years with air light sensor. Please provide further information. Ts
Electrical problems causing accelerator to stick and using cruise control does the same. Causing wreck with injuries and no airbag deployment upon impact of crash with speed over 55 MPH to head on into to tree. Could not stop car even when brakes were applied and had to turn key off to stop car from blowing up.
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