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2018 Chevrolet Impala Air bags Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
10%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
62,112miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Chevrolet Impala, 10% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,112 miles. 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.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 16th july 2020 while driving bell sounds went off in my car, on dash airbag warning came on and got an onstar alert that airbag malfunction. Onstar said to get it to dealership asap. Yesterday 20th july dealership told me that front passenger seat airbag module, front passenger airbag plate in seat and something else airbag is wrong. Told me not covered under warranty in which since it is a 2018 I couldn't believe it. They said because have 62,000 miles is why. …”

NHTSA complaint #11340587, filed 2020-07, 62,125 miles

“Freighted: airbag warning on dash came on, bells started making nose in car and got onstar alert that airbag malfunction to get it to dealership asap. Even if push dismiss button comes back on. Called dealership and got an appointment: today dealership says it is issue with airbag sensors in passenger seat and passenger side airbag. Tells us it is not covered under warranty and no recalls for this. We have called GM today also and have a case number”

NHTSA complaint #11340332, filed 2020-07, 62,100 miles

“Passenger side front seat. When occupied, airbag sensor located inside the seat is malfunctioning. My husbands safety is at risk when he's in the car. He tries moving the seat up, back, etc. Sometimes works and the airbag sensor works. We are fearing that if there were any accident or need, that his life would be in danger if the airbag didn't deploy. This shouldn't be at the consumers expense as this is a safety issue. This has been ongoing for over 6 months.”

NHTSA complaint #11687573, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that recently, the driver’s side air bag deployed while the vehicle was parked and unattended overnight. Prior to the failure, the air bag warning light had illuminated while driving. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11679042, filed 2025-08, 116,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision with a deer. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged and towed to an independent body shop. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11123238, filed 2018-08, 2,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020213%
2019518%
2018610%
20171715%
20161614%
20152910%
2014447%
2013197%
2012208%
2011377%
201010323%
200923228%
2008506%
2007498%
2006479%
2005335%
2004313%
2003396%
2002476%
2001476%
20008010%
199611%
199512%
199417%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Impala

Other or unknown
16 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

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