2012 Chevrolet Impala air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 20 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tractor trailer hit a 1/2 school bus which hit us on the drivers side, no air bags went off. Passengers had severe injuries including neck, arms, nerve, hands, shoulder damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the passenger side air bag cover detached from the vehicle. In addition, the rear frame of the vehicle was rusted, the engine leaked transmission oil and fuel, and the brakes malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Stability control 54 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Wheels 19 complaints