2012 Chevrolet Impala Airbags Problems
NHTSA logged 20 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of all complaints that year, with 8 crashes and 9 injuries reported. The median mileage at failure was 42,447 miles, and there is no related airbag recall on file.
- Airbags complaints
- 20
- 8% of 258 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 258
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 42,447 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate to severe crashes, including side impacts and multi-car collisions.
- Passenger-side airbag warning lights illuminate intermittently, sometimes triggered by objects or normal-weight occupants in the seat, suggesting seat sensor problems.
- Some owners describe the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) being flagged as needing replacement after the air bag sensor light cycled on and off.
- One owner reported the passenger-side airbag cover physically detaching from the dashboard while the vehicle was parked.
- Several non-deployment reports occurred alongside other complaints like brake failure or stalling during the same incident.
When 2012 Chevrolet Impala airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 5, 2012, latest Apr 16, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have?
- NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2012 Impala, which is 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Chevrolet Impala airbags?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for airbag issues on the 2012 Impala.
- Did the 2012 Impala airbag problems cause injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 9 injuries and 8 crashes among the reported cases.
- At what mileage do 2012 Impala airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 42,447 miles.
- What is the most common airbag complaint on the 2012 Impala?
- Owners most often report that frontal or side airbags failed to deploy during a crash, sometimes alongside warning light or sensor issues.