2007 Chevrolet Impala: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 Apr 5, 2021 · Electrical, Wheels · 129,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, a vehicle veered into her lane as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun around into a cement road block. The contact stated that when she turned the steering wheel an abnormal grinding noise was heard. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was relating the air bags not deploying to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and back soreness. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

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 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 Apr 3, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 100,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the steering seized. As a result, the contact collided with a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The driver had memory loss and pain in the hands, back, and legs. The rear seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, and hearing loss in both ears. Medical attention was received. The injuries to the occupants in the other vehicle were unknown. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 160,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. When the brakes were applied, they failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into trees. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact also mentioned that the front and rear driver side, and the rear passenger windows failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Airbags · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving at a high speed, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a median. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained fractured ribs, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided. Updated 03/11/16*lj

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 160,000 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle after being cut off by a motorcyclist. The contact crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that the anti-lock braking system failed. A police report was filed. The contact and passenger received injuries to the upper and lower back and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.