2011 Chevrolet Impala air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 37 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 18 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 18 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the driver was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injury to the chest and back. The driver and passenger of the opposing vehicle sustained injuries to the hands and chest. The police department arrived to assist and a police report was filed. The contact states that the front end of the vehicle was damaged and repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 97,000. Updated 9/19/11
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag inadvertently deactivated while a passenger was seated in the passenger's side front seat. The air bag warning light was illuminated and the Air Bag System message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Impala
- Engine 134 complaints
- Stability control 132 complaints
- Electrical system 97 complaints
- Seats 80 complaints
- Cruise control 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 63 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints