2005 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · Airbags · TX

On XXX in [XXX], while at a complete stop, without cause or prior warning, airbags violently deployed causing property damage to the entire instrument panel and windshield, and bodily injuries. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 26, 2024 · Airbags · OH

When traveling down a steep incline the front driver and passenger side airbags went off. There was no collision with anything, also there's no damage to the car aside from the airbags themselves.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. After the contact stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not inspected by the insurance company or a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 68,000. **tr *tr

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 190,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front wheel made a noise. The contact attempted to slow down by depressing the brake pedal and heard a loud banging noise under the front end by the accelerator pedal. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road; however, the steering failed. The vehicle drifted into the left lane and into oncoming traffic. The vehicle crashed into a retainer wall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was diagnosed that the bushing failed and the subframe separated and disconnected from the vehicle. Also, the steering failed and the entire front end of the vehicle fell apart. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 60,000 miles · VT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, a speed bump was encountered and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle stalled and crashed into an embankment and guardrails. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a back injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system). The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 80,000 miles · SD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. After shutting off the vehicle, it would restart after approximately five minutes. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash where another vehicle crashed into the rear and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were unknown minor injuries sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · IA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 04/10/15*lj updated 6/26/2015

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · AL

2005 chevrolet impala consumer is concerned about air bags after hitting a deer and they did not deploy and the security light came on. *cn the dealer informed the consumer, the ignition switch and cylinder needed to be replaced. The consumer then went to a repair shop, to have the work done. A short time later, the air bag light illuminated.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the air bag light sporadically illuminated and would not dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 109,334 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

In march 5 2013 I was driving while a dog ran out in front of me. The car next to me and myself came to a complete stop as the owner came and got her dog from the street. As soon as the owner got the dog a car doing 50+MPH in a 35mph zone was texting and driving and the driver didn't even attempt to brake. The driver rear ended me so hard that the car moved over 15ft. My airbags never deployed and also my seat belts never locked so due to that my face broke the windshield. I suffered a lot of injuries. Broke my left foot, really hurt my neck and shoulder. If my airbags would have deployed I would not of been badly injured like I was. The 2005 impala was completely totaled. The impact pushed the trunk into the rear seats.