general problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala

Nine problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2012 Impala.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2019

When entering car there is tapping noise behind the passenger glove box,this noise will continue for approx; 5 min ,when key is turned to the off position noise will continue for a few minutes before stopping. . Car is garage kept. Main driver is a senior driver. (83 y. O ).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2018

When driving sudden jerks of extra power then sometimes lower power/ alot of clicking when im not in the car and everytime I open the door or turn off the car. Lighta flicker when rolling the windows up or down and just when they want ro.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Notification on dash has been on stating that the airbag deployment system will not deploy. On star has also sent me diagnostic reports stating this is a urgent matter that needs to be fixed.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2016

Takata recall / airbags light came on and started making loud clicking noise where airbags are located.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2016

I was hit by another car at intersection near rear door. My car was considered a total (not worth fixing), and I was taken to er hospital by ambulance due to sever neck and shoulder injuries. Released with fracture of neck and fractured right ribs. Not one air bag in front or back released in collision. I knew something was wrong!.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2015

Takata recall.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. While operating the vehicle, the air bag scensor light turned off and on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sdm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 85,500.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2014

On June 28,2014 while driving down houston TX beltway. I was involved in an accident where my car hit a cement guard rail and breaks fail as well as no airbags deployed.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2013

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.


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