2013 Chevrolet Impala: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jul 17, 2025 · Airbags, Steering · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I have driving on highway [XXX] heading back home to yucca valley from oceanside driving in the left lane my steering wheel locked up my vehicle swerved let into a street sign and thr vehicle proceeded to turn right swerving on the road losing control of the vehicle my airbag never deployed and my riverside tire as well the drives haft fell off the vehicle and now my car is completely totaled luckily there were no other vehicles involved but there was another person in the car with me when the incident occurred, we both he whiplash. Incident occurred in Morongo Valley near road runner mobile home trailer park in morngo valley INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · 126,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

Driving home on 9/3/22 I began to turn into a curve in the road at which time the brake light on dash came on and felt as though one wheel in the rear locked up.2 seconds later It caused my car to spin uncontrollable down the road and slide into ditch however I slid into a field entrance and it caused my car to roll more then once and landed on passenger side. Airbags did not deploy at any time during this accident.

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Airbags, Transmission · TX · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that her vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts without warning. The contact stated that while her fiance was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning which cause him to crash into a ravine. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact and her fiance suffered minor scrapes and bruises but did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer was contacted about the incident and was informed that they could not pick up the vehicle to perform an investigation. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · CA · crash

2013 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident. The airbags did not deploy. The consumer stated the keys being weighted could cause the ignition to switch out of position.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The air bags did not deploy when I was the middle car in a three car collission

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Airbags · 75,600 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 72 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact nodded off and crashed into a guardrail. The vehicle rolled over twice and landed upright on its wheels. All of the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a compression fracture to the back and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to a tow lot and then to the contact's residence. The contact called hight chevrolet buick gmc (29 madison ave, skowhegan, me 04976, (877) 617-0562) and informed them of the failure, but they did not assist. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact mentioned that the insurance company declared the vehicle destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5465890807. The approximate failure mileage was 75,600. *tr

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 chevrolet impala. While the contact was driving 60 MPH on the highway, the preceding vehicle crashed into an item on the road. As a result, the contact rear ended the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries to the right arm. A passenger also received minor injuries to the nose. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The fire department was contacted, but no fire was present. The vehicle was totaled and towed by the police department to a salvage lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 miles per hour, a truck pulled out in front of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the front driver side of the truck. The contact mentioned that the brakes were engaged but not with enough time due to the trucks rapid merge in front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Airbags · 26,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was repaired, but the specifics of the repairs were unknown. The contact speculated that the failure may have been related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the part was unavailable for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.