I was involved in an accident in a rental while driving through illinois. A deer ran out in front of my vehicle while going 70 miles per hour, the seatbelts engaged so hard that it snapped the back of my driver seat however the air bags did not release. The air bag signal for the passenger and the driver sides came on but the air bags never deployed. Pictures attached.
2019 Chevrolet Impala airbags problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 4 airbags complaints filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Impala, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 15 model years of Chevrolet Impala we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (4).
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact rented a 2019 Chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH to switch lanes to the right lane, another driver in the left lane crashed into the contacts vehicle. The contact maneuvered the other way however the other vehicle hit the vehicle again which had caused the vehicle to swerve, flipped more than twice and the vehicle crashed into a tree. None…
Airbags turn off when passenger is seated due to an issue with the sensor in the seat that rubs against the seat frame.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Impala?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 26,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Chevrolet/Impala.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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