Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
| 060941006 | 06/01/2007 | 060941006C | 10020723 | Airbag light is on, dtc b0081 set. (clear dtc using specific procedure). *kb updated 08-15-07. *kb | 01/03/2007 |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 07-09-41-008 | 02/01/2008 | 070941008B | 10024262 | Air bag readiness light on, dtc b1019 set in sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) (reprogram instrument panel cluster (ipc)). *nj | 03/31/2008 |
| 070941004 | 06/01/2007 | 10022703 | New procedure for clearing passenger presence system (pps) and sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) dtcs b0071, b0074, b0081. *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/02/2012 | 52617 | ||
| The replacement censor which is supposed to correct my problem, the message service airbag comes up on the dash beneath the steering wheel and the passenger airbag light indicates the air bag is off even with the passenger sitting in the seat, will cost me $992.50 to fix, just for a censor this seems more like a computer, not an itty bitty censor. sounds like an engineering design over-kill, $992.50 really, this is unreal for a censor!!!! something is wrong here. it only takes 8/10ths of an hour to fix it. that is why i call it an engineering design over-kill!!! i can see a computer costing $992.50 to fix, but not a censor which only takes 8/10ths of an hour to fix. | |||
| 12/09/2011 | 102000 | ||
| The car struck a brick wall at about 45you miles and hour in the front drivers sideand the drivers airbag did not deploy. in which the driver suffered head trauma. | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 140000 | ||
| There is a loud tapping noise when you turn the a/c temp knob or try and change the air flow. the noise sounds like it comes from the passenger airbag area. the noise started when we bought the car on march 16,2010 but it only sound when we would change the air flow button. but today on september 8,2011 it started to make a faster louder tapping in the same place but this time in addition to the air flow botton now its triggered by the a/c tempeture knob. the noise is embarrising as we as annoying! | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Air bag service light came on dashboard of 2006 chevrolet impala. in addition to the red warning light indicating the air bag problem, message appears in message center on dashboard, saying to service air bag. my complaint is that the dealership says it might be close to $1000 to fix, yet airbags are supposed to last the life of a car. yet, it will pass inspection if i chose to not get it looked at. i see hundreds of other cases where gm cars have the service air bag light on, and it should be covered by warranty or a recall to get this issue fixed. people are jeopardizing their safety, driving around with an air bag that may or may not work. it is not acceptable. | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 74000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact state that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering) and that the air bag warning light was illuminated the day after the repairs. in addition, the contact stated that he continued to have issues with the steering. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told they would have to pay for a diagnostic to determine the exact failure. the contact believed that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair costs and also stated that the steering continued to become tight and resistant when attempting a turn. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 74000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact nhtsa campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering) repaired and then the air bag came on. the contact stated the light came on 1 day after the repair. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told they would have to pay for a diagnosis, but the contact feels this should be repair because the power steering has not been completely repaired either. the contact stated the steering gets very tight when making a turn in either direction. the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.rl | |||
| 12/21/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the check air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that the air bag censor module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no related recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 68,000. bw | |||
| 06/07/2010 | 97000 | ||
| 2006 chevy impala involved in accident 6/7/10. airbags did not deploy. point of collision was passenger front at an impact of 30 mph | |||
| 09/16/2006 | 100 | 1 | |
| I was at a stop light and a suv came from the other side spun passed me and then her rear hit me head on- causing 12,000 worth of damage--my concern is the air bags in my 3wk old 2006 chevy impala did not deploy i was told that the sensors were just missed and i should be happy cause i could of been injured more than what had happened. also my onstar was not activated-- i called them. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the dealer confirmed that the vehicle had no air bags. there are no failures at this time. the current mileage was not available. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet impala air bags did not deploy. consumer states that in a government crash test the air bags deployed at 35 mph but in his vehicle they did not deploy at 52 mph. *nj | |||
| 12/20/2006 | 33124 | 5 | 11/16/2006 |
| The ignition switch will not allow me to take the key out. it is still in the on position. the windows will not go up. the engine light is on.the service airbag light is on.the service tiremonitor system light is on and i just took it to the shop last week for the fourth time for these same problems.we've only had the car 5 months and this cointinues to be a problem. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/03/2011 | |||
| On a 2006 chevy impala, the air bag indicator light on dashboard came on and remained on. car was taken to chevrolet dealer who said it would be quite expensive to repair, so letting it go. research on the internet reveals this problem. also saw a technical service bulletin related to codes relating to air bag light remaining on. danger here is that this should be fixed by chevrolet with a recall, but no recall as of yet. this defect should be fixed by chevrolet. someone is going to die because of this issue not being recalled by chevrolet. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 10 mph the airbag deactivation light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the vehicle needed to be repaired by the dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians could not diagnose the failure. the vin was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximately 40,000. ds | |||
| 05/28/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| I am a deputy sheriff and was driving a 2006 chevy impala when i lost control of the vehicle ending up in a ditch. during the collision my airbag deployed fracturing my sternum from top to bottom along with breaking a rib. since the collision i received my mri result finding i also have two compacted disks in my neck and a compacted disk in my lower back. i am an average size man 5'9 tall 190 pounds very physically active and was wearing my seat belt and a bullet proof vest. the black box in the vehicle showed the impact was at 11 mph. according to my doctor the break to my sternum would take a massive force which was also verified by my pulmonary specialist.. i have investigated hundreds of motor vehicle accidents as a peace officer and this is the first time i heard of an airbag breaking someone's sternum or rib(s). i strongly feel if a elderly person, teenager, woman or short individual would more seriously be injured if they receive the impact i did. *tr | |||
| 04/19/2008 | 46146 | 1 | |
| While driving to school a 95 ford f-250 slammed into a 03 pontiac vibe which in turn swerved into my lane, causing me to hit the vibe head on at 40 mph. no airbags were deployed in my vehicle and my 06 impala was a total loss. i suffered injuries to my arm and head. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2008 | 94000 | 1 | 10/04/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving between 45-50 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle head on. she believed both vehicles were destroyed. the front end of her vehicle was crushed and none of the air bags deployed. the contact injured her back and head, and is currently seeing a doctor. her six month old daughter was seated in the rear passenger seat and sustained a black eye. the vehicle was towed. a police report was filed and the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were 94,000. | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 30744 | 1 | 07/01/2006 |
| My wife was rear ended by an 04 lincoln while traveling 40mph. this turned her 06 chevy impala into oncoming traffic and a head on collision with a ford ranger going in opposite direction. ranger doing 40-45 mph, impala doing 40mph. my impala is being repaired and is not totaled. my wife was the driver and was injured in this crash. she has neck, back, and shoulder pain as well as head aches. air bag never deployed!! i have pics of impala showing dead on / head on impact. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 21600 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contacts son owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 33 mph at night, the contacts son crashed into a stalled vehicle. he struck the vehicle on the driver side door and neither the driver nor the passenger side air bags deployed. the driver sustained minor injuries to his wrist. the vehicle sustained major front end damage. the dealer was notified and stated that the crash had to have been a direct hit on the sensor. the current and failure mileages were 21,600. the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy. the consumer provided photos of the vehicle. updated 10/10/07 *tr | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 2200 | 1 | 07/05/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph in the rain on the highway, traffic stopped abruptly, causing a rear end collision with the vehicle immediately in front of the contact. the air bags failed to deploy during the accident. one injury was serious enough for transport to the hospital for possible back injury. a police report was taken. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified. updated 10/25/2006 - *nm | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 38640 | 1 | |
| Side bag did not deploy during a side impact collision. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 4300 | 1 | 05/07/2006 |
| Side air bag did not deploy. had a car impact my car on the drivers side at the driver's door. glass in door shattered. driver only suffered a small scrape on back of shoulder.*ak | |||