2002 Chevrolet Impala: airbag warning light

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Electrical · 21,000 miles · TX

Car began to flash security light. Then within a month the light stayed on all the time with signal light making a clicking sound then not able to flash preventing the drivers behind me not to know the direction im turning. The switch you have to juggle and the car would not start anymore. I had the bcm changed the radio is locked the lights use to flash on and off. Now the car starts interment and the radio is still locked the security light is still on, cruise light, and passenger airbag light on. This is a problem for the chevy impala to but their is no recall....why?

Filed Jan 2, 2012 · Electrical · 72,554 miles · CT

Air bag light has been diagnostic by, authorized chevy dealer, as needing to be replaced. Estimated cost of the part $703.00 plus tax and shipping. This is a part that should last the life of the vehicle ,especially at that price. I was told, there is recalls in reference the safety air bag system for 2002 chevy impala's .was this part included in the recall ? If not, this part should be, or at least made available to the end customer at the manufacturers cost. I am a continues general motors customer since 1987. This 2002 impala has given me electrical problems since I purchased it. I am at the point of looking at different product lines. I am very interested in gm response to this .

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 133,000 miles · CT

Electronic - first problem was airbag light staying on - after at least 4 trips to dealer - problem fixed - now radio is locked and somehow connected to door locks and security system - apparently this is an issue for this model and needs recall.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Airbags · 180,122 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator dimmed once the vehicle speed was reduced. The warning indicator remained illuminated after the engine was turned off for a short period of time. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions for the same failure, but there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was 180,122 and current mileage was 180,652.

Filed Mar 1, 2008 · Electrical · 15,630 miles · AL

The air bag light began illuminating with the radio locking out on our 2002 impala at 15,630 miles. Love chevy hummer reset the computer. Later the same problem recurred. At 16,009 miles love chevy hummer replaced the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module. Later, the same problems recurred many times but, we found that we could reset the computer by shutting the car off, opening and closing the door and restarting the car. At 23720 mile the car was taken back to tuscaloosa chevrolet. The computer indicated the problem was the body control module. It was reprogrammed. Several weeks later the same problems recurred over and over. We took the vehicle in to barkley pontiac, cadillac, gmc. The computer code indicated a body control module wad needed but that since the car was out of warranty I would have to pay for it. It was not repaired at this time. While driving at night the headlights went out. I was able to get them back on by flashing the low beam / high beam leaver. Notified general motors customer relationship specialist spoke with carley leblanc. (service request: 71-437167435). After several emails and phone conservations we were told us to fix it ourselves if we were so concerned. We sent addition information to carley leblanc and later angelina moncivais contacted about our complaints. After several more emails and phone conversations angelina said she was not able to help us. In january of 2008 all warning indicators started cycling and the warning bells started ringing. On february 6, 2008 the impala would not start. I charged the battery and on february 15, 2008 took it back in to tuscaloosa chevrolet. After another diagnostic check was told the body control module would need replacing at a cost of nearly $600.00. Called gm asking for help since the same problems with the car have occurred since it was purchased new on june 6, 2002. After about 2 weeks of phone conversations we were told there was nothing gm would do.

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Airbags · 14,000 miles · CA

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving at speed of 55 MPH the air bags deployed unexpectedly. The contact noticed that air bag indicator lights, headlights, speedometer and gas gauge were turning on and off. Both the weather and road conditions were good. The contact stated that when she took foot off the accelerator the airbags deployed on both the driver 's side and passenger side of vehicle. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road when the horn started sounding. The horn had to be disengaged manually. Then the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the insurance company would not cover the expense of the repairs because the contact didn't strike anything. The dealership said that the repair will cost $3,000. *ak updated 02/27/07.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Airbags, Steering · 45,420 miles · FL

I recently bought a second hand 2002 chevrolet impala with 45,955 miles as part of the deal the dealer was to fix the air bag light -it would not go out- a month after the sale of this car I had to have the intermediate steering column replaced at a cost of $331 because the steering was knocking all the time, no matter the road condition. I believe that for a car that has had no accident damage and has this amount of mileage on it, that this should not be happening. And I would like to know if I can expect more of the same and if this was/is a safety issue? I drive about 5000 miles a year myself. I am not to please with this car at the present time because of the above am I am wondering if, I should cut my losses and sell it.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Airbags · 42,000 miles · NY

Air bag warning light comes on when turning to the right and stays on. Driver's side air bag, and related wiring and computer components have to be replaced.

Filed May 31, 2003 · Airbags · CA

Air bag light came on. Consumer was never notified of recall.