Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet impala. While driving 68 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was in the right lane and was pushed into the left lane by the impact. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle and pulled over to the right side of the highway off the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The ambulance was not called. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. It was unknown if the dealer or the manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 188,000.
2010 Chevrolet Impala: airbags did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 442 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH, the power shut off and the power steering and brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and mailbox. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries, but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact received the notice after the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off causing the driver to lose control and crash the vehicle into a field before flipping into a river. During the incident, the brakes and power steering would not operate and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed during the crash and a police report was filed. The driver suffered bruises to the right arm, right hand, neck, and left knee during the incident. The driver received medical attention. A representative for the manufacturer examined the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Car was hit on front drivers corner and front end. Car shut off and no air bags deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when the brakes were engaged. The ABS and the air bag warning indicators illuminated intermittently. While traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were engaged. The failure caused the vehicle to crash 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 repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The contact was later informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact's vehicle was rear ended, causing it to crash into 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 contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/07/14*lj updated 3/16/2015
Tl * the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact crashed the vehicle into a guard rail and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The speed and VIN were unavailable. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering wheel and brakes were unresponsive. The contact mentioned that the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to roll over into a river. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained lacerations and bruising. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 40,445. Updated 10/7/14
1) airbag light intermittently has gone on and off for months. I asked dealer about it, they said it would be expensive to diagnose because they would have to trace the wiring harness, removing seat and dashboard. Labor would be expensive. I complained to gm on a couple of occasions and was given a case#. I was told car is out of warranty, therefore, it would be my expense to have this diagnosed and fixed. Dealer said airbag would not deploy if light is illuminated. This a major safety defect. Fall 2013. 2) the rear window defroster stopped working last fall 2013. I had to pay for total repair as it was not covered under warranty. They said it was a wiring issue. Impala's have been known to have issue. Oct 2013. 3) the gas pedal fell off while I was driving. Dealer said they never experienced anything like that before, but would have to replace the entire assembly. Not covered under warranty, therefore, entire cost was mine. Safety issue. Sept 2013 4) the evap vent valve and solenoid had to be replaced. System leak pressurized evap would not hold. Apr 2012 other issues have been reported/repaired, however, do not have paperwork at time of this complaint.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended while at a complete stop and pushed the contact into a barrier. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact suffered whiplash and back pains. There was a police report taken. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- Passenger presence system (PPS) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 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...
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
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
10 of 442 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet Impala
Check engine light 61Airbag light 51Loss of power 49Stalling 48Power steering loss 20ABS 15Jerking 15Won't start 13Knocking 12Grinding brakes 9Won't shift 9Adaptive cruise 7Ball joint 7Slipping 6
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