51 of the
932 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala are about the
airbag system — 5% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
100,000 miles.
Dash warning light indicates check airbags. (About a year ago). Upon using a code reader it states that the wrong airbags are installed and needs to be replaced. The airbags had been replaced in 2007 by GMC after a serious accident as a program\loaner. I purchased the repaired vehicle from Southern Chevrolet in December of 2007 from their used car lot. I do not know why it has gone unnoticed for all these years.
NHTSA complaint #11711344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KYCrash
AIR BAGS
The driver side airbag did not deploy when I got into a wreck. I feel the airbags could have helped me from hitting the steering wheel and hurting my ribs. I feel that it could have been less painful to have the airbag deploy. I thought the airbags were in working order.
NHTSA complaint #11696020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesNew Bethlehem, PA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the dashboard had cracked due to the heat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the crack had extended to the passenger side airbag. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
NHTSA complaint #11422851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 173,000 milesPeyton, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING OVER 40MPH. THE DRIVER SWERVED TO MISS A DOG IN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER WAS SEEN AT THE ER FOR CERVICAL AND LEFT SIDED PAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11318511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 152,891 milesIthaca, MICrash
AIR BAGS
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO A DEEP DITCH HITTING A TREE STOPPING IT COMPLETELY AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CATAPULTED INTO THE AIR AND RETURNED TO THE GROUND QUICKLY AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION HEADED FOR A TEE INTERSECTION WHERE THE DITCH WAS LOCATED ACROSS THE TEE INTERSECTION.
NHTSA complaint #11301100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 260,000 milesAlbion, NYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, BACK, AND NECK AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 260,000.
NHTSA complaint #11287955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesRosemead, CACrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN AT A MOMENTS NOTICE THE CAR SHUT OFF POWER STEERING WAS LOST THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND ANOTHER CAR SLAMMED INTO MY PASSENGER SIDE SWIPING ME.
NHTSA complaint #11120459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesWilmington, NCCrash4 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEFT HAND, AND NECK. THE CONTACT'S THREE CHILDREN WHO WERE SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ALL SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THEIR BACKS, NECKS, AND HEADS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11066210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesLOS Angelos, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK AND SHOULDERS. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11052929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesValparaiso, FL
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG INOPERATIVE LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND AFTER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS ASSOCIATED WITH (PIG-TAIL) WAS BROKEN AND CHAFED FROM INTERFACING WITH CAR FRAME DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF INCIDENT . VEHICLE HAS 58,025 ORIG MILES THE CAR IS OPERATED ON. CITY AND HIGHWAY PAVED ROADS.
NHTSA complaint #11034334 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesWindsor Mill, MDCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COLLIDED WITH A CURB. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER HAD MEMORY LOSS AND PAIN IN THE HANDS, BACK, AND LEGS. THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND HEARING LOSS IN BOTH EARS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10970305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesRavenswood, WVCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THEY FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TREES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #10908765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,007 milesCrisfield, MD
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MAILURE WAS 65,007.
NHTSA complaint #10892248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesBaltimore, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,900 milesMobile, AL
AIR BAGS
WHILE PASSING A CAR ON HIGHWAY,CHECK AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND HAS REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAS 116000 MILES, AND WAS FLEET MAINTAINED BY A POLICE DEPARTMENT ,GWINNETTE COUNTY GEORGIA.
NHTSA complaint #10837394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mitchellville, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. UPDATED 03/11/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10820271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesYork, PACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING CUT OFF BY A MOTORCYCLIST. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE UPPER AND LOWER BACK AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #10775444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesChagrin Falls, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY JERKED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A CURB. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES AND LANDED UPRIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #10743265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 152,000 milesWaterville, OHFire
AIR BAGS
AT ABOUT 35 MPH AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AT 70MPH FOR HALF AN HOUR, THE PASSENGER SIDE FUSE BOX BURST INTO FLAMES.
NHTSA complaint #10683648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pomona, CA
AIR BAGS
MY ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BEARINGS. I REPLACED THOSE AND PROBLEMS BEGAN AGAIN I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND REPLACED THOSE. PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY SENSORS, AGAIN I REPLACED THOSE. PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN I WAS TOLD IT HAS TO BE THE SENOR, ANOTHER REPAIR. ALL THE WHILE CONSTANTLY NEEDING TIRES (PRESSURE LIGHTS ALSO KEPT COMING ON) WELL ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. I BACKED UP AND CAR WOULDN'T GO FORWARD. IT'LL GO FORWARD IN 1 N 2 I BELIEVE. HELP!..
NHTSA complaint #10672428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,999 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON AN OVERPASS, A TRUCK SWIPED THE SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND ROLLED OVER FIVE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, BRUISED RIBS, HEAD TRAUMA AND NUMBNESS IN THE LOWER BACK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TORN LIGAMENTS IN THE NECK, LEFT SHOULDER, AND THE LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,999.
NHTSA complaint #10669383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesOxford, GACrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD, DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
NHTSA complaint #10661618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 143,000 milesVictoria, VA
AIR BAGS
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014, I TOOK MY 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS TO HAILEY'S CHEVROLET FOR THE "ELECTRICAL IGNITION / KEY RECALL." AFTER MY KEYS WERE FIXED AND THE TWO 6MM RINGS WERE ATTACHED TO THEM, I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SLOWED DOWN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TURNING; THEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG AND SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, FLICKERED THREE TIMES, AND HAVE REMAINED ON SINCE THEN. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE; UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIRS LISTED ABOVE WERE PERFORMED. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR EVEN SHORT DISTANCES NOW BECAUSE OF ALL THE NEWS HEADLINES ABOUT, "AIRBAGS EXPLODING" AND FEAR OF, WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN WITH MY TIRES. THESE MATTERS SHOULD REALLY BE INVESTIGATED.
NHTSA complaint #10659885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S, FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LATCH TO THE BUCKLE. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10644677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesJacksonville, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000...UPDATED 11-24/14
NHTSA complaint #10643808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesNewport News, VACrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MAKING TURNS. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE PASSENGER FROM THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #10643408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson, MSCrash
AIR BAGS
2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED OPERATING. HE TRIED TO THE STOP THE VEHICLE, BY APPLYING THE BRAKE, BUT TO KNOW AVAIL. AS A RESULT, HE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER ATTACHED A RECALL NOTICE, REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #10637917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,000 milesRapid City, SDCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE INTO A RAVINE. THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, RIBS, BACK, FOOT, AND ANKLE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN COLLAR BONE, RIBS, AND ANKLE. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER'S LIVER AND SPLEEN WERE LACERATED AND BOTH OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA complaint #10631892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 194,000 milesWiggins, MSCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A PINE TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED HEAD CONTUSIONS AND BODY BRUISES DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.
NHTSA complaint #10628333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesBakersfield, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. BOTH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
NHTSA complaint #10628234 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.