2000 Chevrolet Impala Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (65% of reports).
- 80air bags complaints
- 68,000median miles at failure
- 28mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 52 of 80 complaints (65%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 7 of 80 complaints (9%)
- Involved accident: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 28 mention a crash, 19 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 2 | 13% | 85,000 |
| 2019 Impala | 5 | 18% | 29,000 |
| 2018 Impala | 6 | 10% | 62,113 |
| 2017 Impala | 17 | 15% | 51,200 |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 14% | 51,950 |
| 2015 Impala | 29 | 10% | 71,000 |
| 2014 Impala | 43 | 7% | 64,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 19 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 20 | 8% | 42,447 |
| 2011 Impala | 37 | 7% | 78,123 |
| 2010 Impala | 103 | 23% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Impala | 232 | 28% | 78,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 50 | 6% | 94,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 49 | 8% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 47 | 9% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 33 | 5% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 31 | 3% | 89,355 |
| 2003 Impala | 39 | 6% | 119,022 |
| 2002 Impala | 47 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 47 | 6% | 92,250 |
| 2000 Impala | 80 | 10% | 68,000 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | 50,900 |
| 1996 Impala | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Impala | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Risk: If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 mph, the contact's front passenger side wheel was struck by another vehicle that ran a stop sign. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The contact's wife sustained neck…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when entering and starting the vehicle, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed. There were no warning lights. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was then driven o the contact residence. A dealer was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the driver side seat leather was separating where the air bag was located. As a result, the air bag was visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the seat could not be repaired…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Chevrolet Impalas have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about air bags for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (10% of the 818 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 52 of 80 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (7).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems or air bags problems across all Impala years.