Vehicle shuts off when moving,turning or stopped at a traffic light. By switching to neutral, the engine may start after 1 or more tries. So far the failures have been on city streets and highways. But not interstates. The failures are many but unpredictable.
2003 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems
39 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 119,022. 21 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 119,022
- crashes
- 21
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Frontal: driver side: inflator module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Impala airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 03V051000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
What 2003 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs/traction control.when ABS and traction control lights come on makes grinding noise /brakes grab has become dangerous to have on the road. Only have 125,950 miles has been causing problems for last 5,000 miles. Took to shop mechanic.could not identify problem. Can not turn traction control off/ on manually does it on its own. .has to be a recall for this problem. As many complaints for this same dangerous problem there should be a factory recall before someone gets hurt or worse.this problem happens when in motion turning and while applying brake. City street and highway.
Had front end accident twice and air bags never inflated.
Recall id 240424 received this from credit karma. Currently our car is having overheating issues. Engine cooling issues,exhaust manifold/header/muffler/tailpipe, oil leaking on to my exhaust I'm afraid to drive it, afraid it may catch fire.
My air bag lights are on all the time, I have to change my brakes ever 2 months bc they start to lock up and go through brake pads like nothing. I also have electronical problems my blinkers work when they want to an when it starts to not work my lights dim if the radio is on it turns down it's happening more an more
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag would deploy. The vehicle was taken to coad chevrolet in cape girardeau, missouri, 573‑335‑5581 to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) in approximately april of 2017. The dealer provided the contact with a two key ring holder. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure according to specifications on the letter originally received, which specified that an insert in the key slot was supposed to be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *tt updated 8/28/18*jb *tt
Chevy impala lights don't work at night daytime lights work off and on high beams at night only.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into the driver side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained lacerations to the lips, chest bruises, and pain to the jaw. The contact was treated and released. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was not available.
When I turn ignition switch on 10 times and finally star running engine then later I saw that airbags light on 5 mins self off all clusters but still running engine. Then, I turn off ignition then turn back on same things 15 times. I don't know what's wrong with car. The battery is good.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 30 MPH, both frontal air bags deployed at the same time. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was deemed destroyed. Th repair cost would have exceeded the worth of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala airbags
Does the 2003 Chevrolet Impala have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 119,022 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V051000, 02V222000. 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).
Other 2003 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical 264Engine 168Lights 104Brakes 76Steering 30Transmission 30Driver assistance 28Fuel system 26Acceleration 23Visibility 21Body 15Suspension 14Locks 12Tires 6Seats 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4
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