Three problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2002 Impala.
- the contact stated that while driving at speed of 55 mph the air bags deployed unexpectedly. The contact noticed that air bag indicator lights, headlights, speedometer and gas gauge were turning on and off. Both the weather and road conditions were good. The contact stated that when she took foot off the accelerator the airbags deployed on both the driver 's side and passenger side of vehicle. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road when the horn started sounding. The horn had to be disengaged manually. Then the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the insurance company would not cover the expense of the repairs because the contact didn't strike anything. The dealership said that the repair will cost $3,000. Updated 02/27/07.
I recently bought a second hand 2002 Chevrolet Impala with 45,955 miles as part of the deal the dealer was to fix the air bag light -it would not go out- a month after the sale of this car I had to have the intermediate steering column replaced at a cost of $331 because the steering was knocking all the time, no matter the road condition. I believe that for a car that has had no accident damage and has this amount of mileage on it, that this should not be happening. And I would like to know if I can expect more of the same and if this was/is a safety issue? I drive about 5000 miles a year myself. I am not to please with this car at the present time because of the above am I am wondering if, I should cut my losses and sell it.
Air bag light came on. Consumer was never notified of recall.