'09 Chevy Impala Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 03, 2012 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Model Affected: |
IMPALA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
36413
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
AUG 03, 2012
Model Affected:
2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Summary:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Consequence:
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Potential Units Affected:
36413
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS LLC 12104
| Recall Date: |
OCT 06, 2008 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected: |
IMPALA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
79
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
OCT 06, 2008
Model Affected:
2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Summary:
GM IS RECALLING 79 MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR THAT COULD FRACTURE AT AN INFLATOR TUBE DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence:
DURING A PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR TUBE COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT
HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
Potential Units Affected:
79
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 08342
| Recall Date: |
OCT 13, 2010 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
IMPALA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
303100
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
OCT 13, 2010
Model Affected:
2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
Summary:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FRONT SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE LAP BELT ANCHOR PRETENSIONER MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR.
Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ANCHORS TO THE PRETENSIONERS AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ANCHORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Potential Units Affected:
303100
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 10312