2011 Chevrolet Impala seats problems

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · 102,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

"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

Filed Oct 5, 2017 · Airbags, Seats · 114,665 miles · CO

Well I have not to many complaints as I do my own maintenance but since I purchased the car used at 32000 miles at 83000 driver seat heater union and now at 114764 miles service air bags light is on display and light is illuminated at all times. It started when car was turned on sept 30 2017 in the morning.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Seats · MO

I want to add my complaint to the list that includes many others regarding the three head rests built into the rear seat. They significantly limit the driver's field of vision, and thus can affect the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle. Something should be done before someone is seriously injured.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Seats · 10,000 miles · NY

Cannot see out of rear window due to obstructions from rear seat headrests

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Seats · VA

The three rear seat headrest are way too large and high and block the drivers view out of the rear window. Each one of the three headrest block part of the view out of the rear window. This is a very dangerous situation that drivers of this car are being forced to deal with. There should be absolutely nothing interfering with the view out of the rear window from the drivers seat. The rear seat headrest are obviously obstructing the drivers view out of the rear window. This is an obvious safety hazard. It is just a matter of time before someone backs into something or someone or changes lanes causing a crash on a highway destroying property, injuring or killing someone. Then there will be a huge civil suit and you can bet the driver of the car will prevail especially after this safety hazard has been reported to gm, the federal safety agency, the bbb and others and nothing was done to mandate a recall to have these headrest removed.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Seats · 38,320 miles · OH

I purchased a 2011 chevrolet 2011 impala lt car recently. I find that the heights of the three back-seat head rests are extremely hazardous for a driver of this car. Each head rest is five inches too high to see out the back window. I had not heard before hand that the 2011 impala was well known for this problem until after I had purchased the car. Recently, because of my limited visibility past the left back-seat window head rests, in backing my car, I bumped a parked car. My left rear fender struck the license plate holder of that car. The cost of this fender repair was $983.00. I fear that my driving this car without changes made in the construction of these head rests is leading to another more serious accident waiting. To happen. I will appreciate your attention into this matter. Thank you.

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Seats · MI

2011 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle head rest issues. *smd the consumer would like the head rest removed. She stated they were too large, which blocked her view.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Seats · 32,000 miles · NY

On two occasions while backing I have not been able to see behind me in the rear view mirror be cause the view is obstructed by the 3 rear seat headrests. I have almost hit two people who's heads were blocked by the rear seat head rests. I wish the head rests could be removed but the are molded as part of the rear seat. Stupidest rear seat design I have ever seen.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Seats · 42,000 miles · TX

The back seats on this vehicle are a safety hazard. I have almost had numerous accidents due to not being able to see over the seats.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Seats · 43,256 miles · KS

While driving my 2011 impala in reverse, rear head restraints block half of my view, so extra caution has to be used. This is not a problem on other vehicles I have owned. Also the front head restraints are positioned too far forward and puts my neck in an uncomfortable position. On long trips my neck aches very bad. Raising the head restraints does not help this problem. If chevrolet has no fix for these two problems I will be forced to make them myself or get rid of this car.