Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala

11 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2001 Impala.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2017

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. While turning, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the seat belts did not retract and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a neck injury and the rear passenger sustained head injuries. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a noise emitted from the front end and the engine stalled. The driver was able to merge to the side of the road; however, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle continued to roll, crashed into a pole, and caught fire. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's head to strike the windshield. The driver suffered injuries to the head, neck, and shoulders, which required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence. The failure mileage was not available.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. After the vehicle was involved in a crash, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the air bags were not inspected. The manufacturer was not notified. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 113,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2014

Air bag did not deploy causing strain of neck muscles, upper back injury, bilateral strain, contusion of multiple sites of my lower limbs bilateral. Thet have been several recalls on the Impala but due to negligence of GMC I am in pain my car was totaled and I have to purchase a new car. I will need assistance in prce, payments, extended maintenance warranty at your cost and delivery of new vehicle to address I provide no fee also include tag payments. I contacted your complaint department last night and was told that I will be compensated in this will be taken care of as Chevrolet always takes care of their best customers.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2012

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 40-50 mph in rainy weather, he drifted to sleep and crashed into ditch. The front driver¿s side air bag failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the neck, back, ribs and the chest. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and was not inspected or repaired. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2009

2001 Chevrolet Impala car was totaled before recall was issued the consumer stated the air bag did not deploy.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated was driving approximately 5 mph and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy however, there was no personal injury. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact's front end bumper sustained moderate damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and they stated that there was not a recall related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2006

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. In October of 2006, while stopped due to construction, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 55-60 mph. The front passenger seat belt failed to restrain the other passenger. She injured her head and had to be hospitalized. She sustained memory loss and had to undergo therapy. In addition, the front air bags failed to deploy. On December 8, 2008 on icy road conditions, the vehicle slid into another vehicle. The seat belts failed to restrain and the air bags failed to deploy. The passenger was injured. The front passenger side fenders of both vehicles were damaged. The seat belt failure caused head injuries once again. The dealer stated that the air bag deployment depended upon the type of crash and how fast the vehicle was traveling. The dealer also stated that the seat belts may or may not lock up in a crash to protect the safety of the driver. The contact stated that the body shop that repaired the vehicle stated that the seat belts should have locked in both crashes. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 118,000.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2003

2001 Chevrolet Impala involved in frontal collision with other vehicle. 11,000 plus damage to entire front end. Vehicle total loss, air bags did not deploy, gm expert says collision was not severe enough.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2003

Air bag did not deploy. I was struck in the front passenger side of the vehicle and was ran into a tree head on. It is now 5-28-2003 and my car is still in the shop being repaired.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2002

2001 chev Impala pol;ice int. 9c1 officer swerved at intersection to avoid vehicle. Struck utility pole front bumper to the right of center. Over $3000 damage. Air bag did not deploy. 20-30mph.



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