2002 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems

Filed May 6, 2026 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact’s son owned a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the contact was unaware of how the failure occurred; however, the contact’s son was involved in a crash in which the vehicle collided with a wall. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed during the crash. The contact stated that the contact’s son sustained multiple injuries, and medical attention was provided. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the injuries included a fractured nose, lacerations to the nose and cheek, a broken right femur, a shattered right knee, collapsed lung, broken ribs, and paralysis on the right side. The contact also stated that the right foot required amputation. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed by an independent mechanic. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 25, 2024 · Airbags · NM

I was driving out of supermarket I was alone and the airbags deployed. I was hit hard and had a panic attack. I was able to drive home 14 miles. Windshield busted and dash board totaled Everyone I try to download a picture I'm sent to the begining. I'm going to have pictures on file incase needed. .

Filed May 9, 2017 · Airbags · PA

My mother was driving my car and was only less than ten feet from my front door,still in the parking lot of my apartment unit. Both airbags deployed, she hadn't hit anything. They both deployed ,cracked the windshield and disabled the dashboard.

Filed Oct 1, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MI

Takata recall I was dropping my daughter off at the babysitters house on my way to a funeral around 10:30 on sunday october 1, 2016. I pulled out the babysitters driveway and proceeded towards berkshire street. My car was in motion and before I made it to the corner my passenger side airbag burst open my dashboard opened all the way across to driver's side. My radio broke off my buttons flew off the dash and I couldn't tell whether it was dust or smoke from the airbag. I wasn't hurt but when I inhale my chest hurt and my asthma flared up and my right ear is irritated. Also my windshield is cracked on the passenger side. I didn't hit a bump or car it's smooth pavement I was confused as to what caused it.

Filed Feb 6, 2016 · Airbags · NH

The "air bag " idiot light goes on the dash. It can be stationary or being driven.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 179,523 miles · IL

I was standing outside of the vehicle, watching the gauges on the instament cluster going up and down, like they were loosing power, then both air bags exploded! ,shattered the windshield and dashboard! I just cant believe that happened if I or my loved ones had been going down the road!!! Well I dont want to think about that but, the piont is the system failled. And if I had hit a wall or something and been killed it would have looked like the air bags worked properly. This car was in my drive ideling , in park no one even touching it!

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the driver side air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and an injury was sustained. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 116,319 miles · CA · crash

I was driving on main street in rio vista and my vehicle just simple shut off. The car rolled and hit a planter in front of the store as I tried steering it out of the street. When I tried to start it again, the ignition switch would not operate. I called the amica roadside assistance and was towed to abel chevrolet. They informed me that this problem was typical to this year vehicle and that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. They replaced it at a cost of approximately $509.11 since my ignition has already been replaced, do I need to take it back in? Also will I be compensated for the cost of the replacement?

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. While driving 60 MPH, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala . The contact stated while stopped at a stop sign, the passenger's side and driver's side air bags deployed independently without warning, which caused the windshield to shatter. The contact sustained a bruised arm and head injury but did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the sdm sensor was covered in water and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.