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2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about seat belt problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of all 824 complaints for this model year. That is the highest seat belt complaint count among 16 Impala model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Seat Belts complaints
21
3% of 824 complaints
All complaints this year
824
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Chevrolet Impala seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 3, 2010, latest Jul 4, 2023.

2009 Chevrolet Impala seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2010Jul 2012May 2014Sep 2014Mar 2016Nov 2019Jul 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Jul 2023; peak May 2014 (3).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

  1. NHTSA 10V480000Oct 13, 2010Seat Belts303,100 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:anchorage

    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.

    Remedy: 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 complaints by Impala model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20057 (1%)
  2. 200617 (3%)
  3. 200713 (2%)
  4. 200810 (1%)
  5. 200921 (3%)
  6. 201016 (4%)
  7. 20116 (1%)
  8. 20129 (3%)
  9. 20131 (0%)
  10. 20147 (1%)
  11. 20156 (2%)
  12. 20163 (3%)
  13. 20172 (2%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20201 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have seat belt problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the seat belt in the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Impala year has the most seat belt complaints?
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala has the most seat belt complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala concerns the seat belt: 10V480000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.