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2003 Chevrolet Impala Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

28Air Bags complaints
4%Of all 694 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM231 · 33.3%
ENGINE88 · 12.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING57 · 8.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING40 · 5.8%
AIR BAGS28 · 4%

Share of the 694 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala overview page.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Chevrolet Impala have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala: 28 of 694 complaints on file (4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Chevrolet Impala have in total?

694 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 32 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.