Chevrolet Impala Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Chevrolet Impala across 21 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (21). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (53% of reports).
- 152seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 29mention a crash
- 31mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 31%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.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 80 of 152 complaints (53%)
- Air bags deploy: mentioned in 8 of 152 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 116 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 152 complaints, 29 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 31 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2017 Impala | 2 | 2% | 20,800 |
| 2016 Impala | 3 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 6 | 2% | 70,600 |
| 2014 Impala | 7 | 1% | 53,357 |
| 2013 Impala | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2012 Impala | 9 | 3% | 38,520 |
| 2011 Impala | 6 | 1% | 82,300 |
| 2010 Impala | 16 | 4% | 76,279 |
| 2009 Impala | 21 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Impala | 10 | 1% | 97,500 |
| 2007 Impala | 13 | 2% | 68,030 |
| 2006 Impala | 17 | 3% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 7 | 1% | 109,334 |
| 2004 Impala | 4 | 0% | 36,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 4 | 1% | 94,500 |
| 2002 Impala | 4 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Impala | 8 | 1% | 165,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 7 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 4 | 5% | 39,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Model years: 2009, 2010
Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet impalas for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the front safety belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the lap belt anchor pretensioner mounted to the side of the seat nearest the door.
Risk: The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, which could result in injury to the occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front safety belts for proper installation of the anchors to the pretensioners and, if necessary, reinstall the anchors. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 5, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Seat belts
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat belt buckle failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Seatbelt warning and blinkers have no sound warnings and driver side blind spot warning are not working
I am leasing the car out. Iâve been leasing it out for the last three months since March I went delinquent on one of my payments because I have my mechanic look at it and type my VIN number in and they told me that I was recall he couldnât tell me why I was recall Two days ago, which was…
passenger front seat presence sensor says someone is sitting in the seat even when empty. also seat belt warning light and audible alert is affected. I occasionally have four small children In the vehicle which is concerning because the airbag could go off when a child is sitting in the front seat.
Passenger rear seat belt not locking. Cannot install car seat with that seat belt nor is it safe to ride in that seat.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Impalas have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 152 owner complaints about seat belts for the Chevrolet Impala. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Impala seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 80 of 152 complaints, followed by “air bags deploy” (8).
Other Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (3,429)
- Engine problems (1,263)
- Steering problems (1,198)
- Air Bags problems (955)
- Power Train problems (928)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (763)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (673)
- Exterior Lighting problems (669)
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