Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet impala. While the contact's vehicle was at a stop, another vehicle ran a red light and collided directly into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head, back, neck, chest, and shoulder. Medical attention was received. Police report number: mp19030877 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
2011 Chevrolet Impala: airbags did not deploy in a crash
13 of the 505 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 56,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
"takata recall" vehicle involved in a rear end collision, was pushed into oncoming traffic and hit head on. Air bag never deployed additionally the back of drivers seat collapsed into the rear seat
G.m. Replaced my ingintion switch on a national recall. I was hit in left rear qtr. Panel. I lost all power and could not stop or steer the car. I careened across highway and ran into a house. No air bags deployed either. G.m. Sent a team to recover computer info and has now told me there is no problem.
Driving at approximately 60 MPH on the highway, I was rear ended, spun around two to three times; hit a guardrail head on before coming to a stop; airbags never deployed. The ignition recall had been fixed over the past summer at a local dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving 70 MPH, the traction control light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle crashed and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained minor injuries to their hands and legs, but did receive medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the impact was not hard enough for the air bags to deploy. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 11/6/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving at 40 MPH, the instrument panel flickered and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose and face injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the hood and siding needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result the contact crashed into a curb and an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained shoulder and right hip injuries but did not require medical attention. The front passenger sustained ankle injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the contact was unsure if the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/23/15*cn updated 11/9/2015
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The driver side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head, arm, and chest. Medical attention was received. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) after the crash occurred. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While the brakes were applied, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. The driver and rear passenger side doors, side panel, trunk, and rear bumper were repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 10/09/14*lj the consumer stated fumes would enter the vehicle through the vents. The vehicle experienced roaring noises in the rear on the highway. Updated 3/26/2015
Tl* the contact owns 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that she crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured because the air bag failed to deploy. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into her vehicle head on. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained bruised ribs and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured wrist and was transported to the hospital for treatment. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where unknown repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 12,000. The VIN was not available.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala?
13 of 505 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Impala (3%) 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 2011 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
Check engine light 93Loss of power 83Stalling 33Jerking 31ABS 19Hesitation 17Airbag light 13Transmission failure 13Grinding brakes 11Adaptive cruise 8Power steering loss 8Won't start 8Engine failure 7Ball joint 6Knocking 6Headlights 6Slipping 5
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