2008 Chevrolet Impala Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  512%
• 25k–50k
  37%
• 50k–75k
  921%
• 75k–100k
  614%
• 100k–150k
  1228%
• 150k+
  819%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Chevrolet Impala owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH while in cruise control, a group of birds flew out from under a ditch which caused the contact to swerve and lose control of the vehicle. As a result of the incident, the contact crashed into the ditch. The air bags did not deploy upon impact which caused the contact's face to hit the steering wheel. The contact was later transported to the hospital via an ambulance where she was treated for a concussion. Additionally, the contact suffered several cuts and bruises to her face with additional bruising to her left leg and hip. A police report was filed; however, the report was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was not available.

The engine electric brakes all shut down steering wheel locked up and my daughter smashed into telephone pole on August 31 2023. Airbags didn't deploy for front and side airbags were deflated no air.no warning lights prior that I'm aware of. My daughter was injured PCS and cervical sprain

I was struck by a truck that went though a blinking red. He stated he was just pulling out. I saw his vehicle entering the intersection on my right, slowed down and pulled over as far as possible to my left, to the edge of the road and the snow bank. He impacted my passenger side door and front fender,head light and bumper. The air bags did not deploy nor did the OnStar auto call for help. I have already been in contact and OnStar told me I should have pushed the button. GM said I should have pushed the button but has opened an investigation as to what happened. They have already contacted my auto insurance, who then contacted me for permission to inspect and collect information from my vehicle. Both insurance companies agreed that my car was totaled, over $9,500 in damages without being taken apart or put on a lift. …

While waiting behind a car at a stop sign I was struck from behind by at Ford f-150. The truck was traveling at approximately 70 MPH while I was at a complete stop. After being struck I was thrown into the car in front of me and both were pushed a great distance by the truck. The rear of the car suffered pretty sever damage and was totaled. The truck was completely pushed into the back seat of the car. Items such as phones, laptops, and text books were destroyed mainly from the impact but also the rain. The car shut it self off like it should have, but none of the air bags were deployed. I do not recall if my seat belt had locked up because I have no memory of the actual accident. On-star was also not notified of the accident. I was able to inform them of the accident and call for help, but I lost a connection and was not able to regain the connection. …

I was in an accident in royalton, vt traveling from burlington, vt where I was visiting family to my home in maine. I went off the road into the ditch in the median, I'm not sure why but they think I May have hit some black ice. I ended up in the dartmouth hospital requiring major surgery to my back as well as some other problems. I spent 6 weeks in rehab learning how to walk again. My airbags did not inflate. I was worried more about my recovery at the time and not about why my air bags didn't inflate but I have seen several recalls lately that address the issue. I traded in the car a couple of years later so I did not get any notices about the problem.. I understand there has been a lawsuit filed but I was never contacted about it - probably because I no longer have the car. I would like some resolution to this situation

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While drivng 45 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy. The driver susained injuries to the head and chest. Medical attention was not requiried. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system), but the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 15 MPH, after proceeding through a green light, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, both shoulders, left forearm, bruising and swelling to the upper chest cavity and lower abdomen. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was determined that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. During the crash, the front end was damaged; however, the front driver side air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an undisclosed location. A police report was filed. The driver sustained an injured left shoulder and neck that required medical attention. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle causing the contact to loose control and crash into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and leg that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Djr

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured collar bone and bruises that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Impala years