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Chevrolet Impala 2009 Air Bags Problems

233 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage233 complaints

233 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V517000Reported October 6, 2008 - 79 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 79 vehicles across all affected models.

16V507000Reported July 5, 2016 - 289,254 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 289,254 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System225Engine200Driver Assistance and Stability Systems155Vehicle Speed Control132Brakes76Power Train68
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.