2009 Chevrolet Impala air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 233 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 233 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 173 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 28 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 29 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 31 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 32 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 13 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 173 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 1 fire, 28 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact rented a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 45 MPH another vehicle crashed into her and none of the air bags deployed. The seat belts also did not securely hold any of the passengers. The police appeared on the scene and 4 major injuries were reported. All 4 passengers were taken to the hospital to have their injuries treated. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop. She was not sure if the vehicle was ever examined for the cause of failure.
Air bag light came on in may 2, 2014, and an email was received by the owner (me) that they should have a oil change- they did that and at the same time they told the person in the autonations garage that the air bag light comes on and they came back with a check up and said it was the sensor for the air bag rubbing on the seat belt and ruined it. Causing possible injuries to person/persons in the moving vehicle if an accident ever occurred.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 225 complaints
- Engine 200 complaints
- Cruise control 132 complaints
- Stability control 108 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints