2007 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Airbags · LA

Dash warning light indicates check airbags. (About a year ago). Upon using a code reader it states that the wrong airbags are installed and needs to be replaced. The airbags had been replaced in 2007 by GMC after a serious accident as a program\loaner. I purchased the repaired vehicle from Southern Chevrolet in December of 2007 from their used car lot. I do not know why it has gone unnoticed for all these years.

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Airbags · KY · crash

The driver side airbag did not deploy when I got into a wreck. I feel the airbags could have helped me from hitting the steering wheel and hurting my ribs. I feel that it could have been less painful to have the airbag deploy. I thought the airbags were in working order.

Filed Jun 29, 2021 · Airbags, Body · 96,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the dashboard had cracked due to the heat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the crack had extended to the passenger side airbag. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2020 · Airbags · 173,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was traveling over 40mph. The driver swerved to miss a dog in the road the vehicle rolled and landed on the roof of the car. The airbags did not deployed and the driver was seen at the er for cervical and left sided pain.

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Airbags · 152,891 miles · MI · crash

Due to inclement weather, vehicle was put into a deep ditch hitting a tree stopping it completely and the airbags did not deploy. The rear end of the vehicle was catapulted into the air and returned to the ground quickly after. The vehicle was in motion headed for a tee intersection where the ditch was located across the tee intersection.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Airbags · 260,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH, the contact t-boned another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, back, and neck and was taken to the hospital for medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 175,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Takata recall. I was driving the car when at a moments notice the car shut off power steering was lost the car veered to the right and another car slammed into my passenger side swiping me.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · NC · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 20 MPH, another vehicle collided with the front driver's side of the contacts vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the back, left hand, and neck. The contact's three children who were seated in the rear of the vehicle all sustained injuries to their backs, necks, and heads. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown facility where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back and shoulders. It was unknown if medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. It was unknown if a dealer or manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 58,000 miles · FL

Air bag inoperative light on instrument panel illuminated while driving. Took to dealership and after investigation found the wiring harness associated with (pig-tail) was broken and chafed from interfacing with car frame during normal operation of the vehicle. Car has never been in any type of incident . Vehicle has 58,025 orig miles the car is operated on. City and highway paved roads.