CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Chevrolet Impala has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 824 complaints with NHTSA, including 43 crashes, 9 fires, 43 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (233 reports).
2009 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Airbags May Fail to Deploy or Stay Disabled in a Crash
Certain 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles built between April 25, 2008 and February 16, 2010 may have a front passenger seat frame that contacts and damages the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Most common 2009 Chevrolet Impala problems
Problem areas named in the 824 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 233 |
| Electrical System | 225 |
| Engine | 179 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 132 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 108 |
| Power Train | 68 |
| Steering | 58 |
| Traction Control System | 46 |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 39 |
What owners report
For the last 2 years, the car willl come up saying airbag system issues. There airbag sensor under the passenger side seat will randomly throw a code for the erorr and then turn off. It does not have to be a bump, move the seat, Just goes off. We have had it professionally scanned and it is always the same sensor with the issue. We noticed certian models had recalls but our was not on the list for some reason even though it fits all the other models with same issue. The cost to get it repaired and a chevy dealer is astromical. There are too many dates to count of the light and sesnor error.
I believe the passenger seat occupant sensing and airbag issues from recall 16V507 have not been fixed. I am still having issues related to it, even though I had it fixed.
Smelled an odor of burning wires when using rear defroster. Defroster then stopped working. After further troubleshooting I observed the wire pigtail under the front passenger door was charred and burned. The pin inside the harness that was burned was the rear defroster. After further research I found this is very common for the Chevy impala. However no recall existed. I feel it is a fire risk due to the fact that the wires over heated enough to melt and char the plastic surrounding the electrical pin within the harness. Pictures was taken of the damage.
Transmission
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
2009 Chevrolet Impala questions
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala: Airbags May Fail to Deploy or Stay Disabled in a Crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
Based on 824 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (233), Electrical System (225), Engine (179).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Chevrolet Impala has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.