Air bagsPart report
1996 Chevrolet Impala Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Chevrolet Impala, 1% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 6 | 10% |
| 2017 | 17 | 15% |
| 2016 | 16 | 14% |
| 2015 | 29 | 10% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 8% |
| 2011 | 37 | 7% |
| 2010 | 103 | 23% |
| 2009 | 232 | 28% |
| 2008 | 50 | 6% |
| 2007 | 49 | 8% |
| 2006 | 47 | 9% |
| 2005 | 33 | 5% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 39 | 6% |
| 2002 | 47 | 6% |
| 2001 | 47 | 6% |
| 2000 | 80 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Impala
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology