The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
2009 Chevrolet Impala: airbag warning light
136 of the 824 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Impala describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 136
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical repair cost reported
- $400
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Unknown SRS light comes on and stays on I'm afraid the system will not work properly in an accident.
2009 Chevy impala Airbag light comes on and off when it wants to bought it from a use dealer ship in 2022
The service airbag light comes on in the dash. Whether someone is in the passenger seat or not, the light came one and it stays on most of the time. I looked up recalls for my vin, and it wasn’t included in the previous recall. (recall number 36110 passenger presence sensor and instrument cluster) But it has the same issue as all of the other 2009 Chevrolet Impalas recalled for the same exact thing. I purchased this car in December 2020 from the state of Michigan so I am the second owner. My vin should be covered under the recall. I need it fixed and it’s no okay that as dealership won’t cover my vehicle and it has the same issue. Why didn’t Chevrolet just recall ALL of this year, regardless of vin? GM saving money at the cost of mine and my families safety is not okay!
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the airbag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light illuminated for a long period of time and then went away after the reset button on their instrumental panel was pressed. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the driver’s side air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to the local dealer and she was informed that the failure was due to a defective seat sensor wiring. The contact was given an estimate for the repair which she declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated with the “service air bag" message displayed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the Vin was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16V507000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 121,000.
On and off air bag light on speedometer area also service air bag will not stay on long enough to diagnose
I had the problem with the service air bag light coming on and staying on. I had the problem fixed but I see that my vehicle isn't under recall. I had to have the passenger side pretensioners assembly replaced. This light would come on when the car was started and stay on until the car was turned off.
The service air bag light is on and stays on
Car has had service air bag light on for years prior to being inherited. 4 codes were pulled inlcuding: 1. B0021 passenger seat side air bag deployment loop open. 2. B001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 open. 3. B001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 high resistance 4. B001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 high resistance it appears some 2009 impalas were recalled regarding the side passenger airbag wiring and this one may be related.
This is not the first time this has happened. On the hwy going 60mph, all of a sudden my engine power is reduced and airbag light came on. The next day the air bag light and engine light are both on. Went to my mechanic for an inspection (which I failed due to the airbag) and he informed me to contact the dealership for recall. I did, only to find out the recall is closed and I can't get this fixed unless I come up with a lot of money. I explained I never got anything from the manufacturer about the recall. How can I get my car fixed on a closed recall?
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set
- Passenger presence system (PPS) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (SIR) indicator/lamp on with...
- Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, DTC B0071 and B0081 set (diagnose and replace right front...
- Chevrolet: the i/p illuminated air bag lamp and DTC B0014 is set
Related recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
- Risk
- If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.
Recall number 16V507000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 79 my 2009 chevrolet impala vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that could fracture at an inflator tube during a deployment.
- Risk
- During a passenger-side air bag deployment, pieces of the inflator tube could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new passenger-side front air bag. The recall began on october 10, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V517000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Impala airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
136 of 824 owner complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Impala (17%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $400 (median of 13 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
Check engine light 128Loss of power 128Stalling 60Door locks 29Jerking 28No deployment 25ABS 24Knocking 22Power steering loss 18Won't start 18Steering lock-up 16Grinding brakes 14Engine failure 14Key fob 12Ball joint 11Adaptive cruise 9Fuel gauge 7Battery drain 6Brake failure 6Fire or smoke 6Won't shift 6Overheating 5Seat belt 5Tire blowout 5
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