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Chevrolet Impala 2002 Air Bags Problems

47 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V222000Reported August 9, 2002 - 133,221 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 133,221 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System320Engine184Lighting135Brakes77Steering61Power Train37
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.