Vehicle recall 08V517000 · October 6, 2008
2009 Chevrolet Impala
Some of these vehicles have a passenger-side front air bag inflator that could fracture at an inflator tube during a deployment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08342.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V517000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08342
- Owner notification
- October 10, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 79
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Impala (2009): 2009
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