2005 Chevrolet Impala: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 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.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 131,100 miles · UT · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not secure around the occupants at the point of impact. A police report was filed and two injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,100.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 68,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Driving 2005 chevy impala on interstate 95 north when vehicle unexpectedly went off the road and crashed into the guardrail, vehicle bounced off of guardrail and spun around three times before coming to a stop with vehicle resting in the middle of the highway in the corresponding direction of traffic. The airbags did not deploy.the vehicle would not immediately start, but after two or three attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder of highway. The vehicle did not start again and had to be towed from accident scene. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 127,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the driver to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact recently received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v40000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Airbags · 157,000 miles · NC · crash

This vehicle 2005 impala was in a accident twice once when we first got it. And know 08/04/2014 with front end damage. Either time no air bag was deployed!!!!! The last accident was a direct hit to the left front of the vehicle!!! No air bag deployed!!!!

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while making a left turn, she was involved in a head-on crash where the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a concussion, injuries to the chest and neck. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to determine what prevented the air bag from deploying. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 10/02/14*lj the consumer stated the air bags were not investigated. Updated 3/9/15

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 79,500 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

August 2013 involved in a car accident, quick deceleration, frontal crash. Other driver pulled into traffic, with her view blocked of moving traffic approaching her. Once the truck driving in front of me turned she was stopped in the roadway. I attempted to stop my car quickly but did not have more than 4 seconds in which to stop my car. I impacted the front end, driver side quarter panel, and engine compartment of a 2005 honda civic. The 2005 chevrolet impala shoulder harness locking mechanism failed. The airbag did not deploy at the time of the accident. My body propelled forward upon braking and I impacted with a fully extended shoulder harness. The length of the shoulder harness only extends to 1.5 inches from the steering wheel, my body continued to travel beyond the extension of the harness causing injury to my left clavicle, upper sternum, neck, shoulders and ribs. My upper body, sternum and torso hit the steering resulting in whiplash, to include abdominal, neck, sternum, clavicle, shoulder and scapulothoracic injuries. My knee hit the dash underneath the steering wheel.