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
2003 Chevrolet Impala: airbag warning light
8 of the 695 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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
The airbag light constantly flashes off and on while driving.
Tl* the contact owns 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.
Security light intermittently coming on. Vehicle will not start for 10 minutes after initial attempt to drive. Transmission kicks terribly when attempting to accelerate. Brake light, battery light, and airbag light intermittently flash when braking. Alternator and battery check fine at service. All signs point to bcm and gauge cluster.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag warning light illuminated twice in the past two years. The air bag inflator module was replaced in 2008. The contact stated that both times the air bag module failed was when the weather was below 20 degrees. The contact believed the failure was similar to that described in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v051000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 21,461 and the current mileage was 27,600.
Dt*: the contact stated the SRS light is illuminated. The dealer replaced the sir coil and then determined the air bag would have to be replaced. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 02v222000, regarding the frontal air bags. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 03/28/06/.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the driver side air bag light illuminated and would not go off. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership replaced the sir coil and closed the driver deployment loop, which remedied the problem. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 3/20/2006 -
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
8 of 695 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
Headlights 96Won't start 84Stalling 50ABS 33Fire or smoke 24No deployment 18Overheating 18Grinding brakes 17Check engine light 16Door locks 16Loss of power 16Jerking 15Adaptive cruise 12Engine failure 11Fuel pump 10Brake failure 8Knocking 7Warning lights 7Wipers 7Hesitation 6Fuel leak 5Fuel smell 5Harsh shifting 5Power steering loss 5Premature wear 5Steering lock-up 5
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