2017 Chevrolet Impala air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 17 complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, a tractor-trailer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to cross two lanes of traffic and collide with a barrier wall. During the crash no air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the back, spine, torso, arms, knees, and shoulders which required medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away.
I keep getting a message "airbag service" and the light comes on and stays illuminated. I took the vehicle to malcolm cunningham chevrolet on 15 oct 2018. I was told that everything checked out fine and that there is no issue. I dont understand this because it has happened numerous times and I am concerned about my safety. This has happened when I start the vehicle and while I am driving I will get the message.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala
- Engine 21 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints