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GM Recalls Defective Impalas

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The Detroit Automaker has announced today that they will be recalling a total of 322,409 2009 and 2010 model Chevy Impalas due to concerns regarding the safety belt.

GM will inspect a small group of vehicles whose front seat belt webbing may not have been properly secured to the pretensioners. This suspected defect will cause the seat belt anchor to fail during a crash – not good news to Impala owners at all. Dealers will be called upon to inspect both front seat belt mechanisms and, if necessary, re-install the defective parts. GM claim they know of no injuries or deaths relating to this condition – yet. Impala customers will be notified by October 25, 2010 to bring their cars in. Of course necessary repairs will be conducted free of charge.

This is the fourth installment of a major recall this year, following Toyota dropping bombshells regarding the Matrix and Corolla, Lexus LS, Prius, and, of course, BMW Motorcycles with faulty braking systems. Is it just us or are the world’s automakers playing corner-cutting Russian Roulette with their customers’ lives?

Source:GM USA

10 comments

10 comments: GM Recalls Defective Impalas

millano_mina (490)
Posted on
03.23.2011 @ 17:47

For all the part, braking system of the Impalas has a the defect. Now, im questioning the safety of this car!

inigo_montoya (907)
Posted on
03.21.2011 @ 00:56

Manufacturer should eliminate this kind of behavior. It’s a bit annoying on how these companies makes us drool love their product then later on make a recall because of the defective part!

papy_chulo (600)
Posted on
03.17.2011 @ 00:51

So don’t tell me that Chevy is now joining Toyota on recalling their product. It’s depressing to hear this kind of stories.

Omarion_Steve (767)
Posted on
11.15.2010 @ 03:31

It’s a shame Chevy doesn’t offer the SS anymore. I tested one in ’07 and loved it.

Mike_mayer (385)
Posted on
11.2.2010 @ 00:36

What GM is actually doing is decreasing production because their low end Impalas aren’t selling, and focusing production more on the cars that do: the higher-end ones.

BrianHerron (597)
Posted on
10.21.2010 @ 00:18

I have to say, the new Impala is a decent looking car, I really like the fact that it has an optional V8, Even if not everyone gets it, it’s like the Chrysler 300, people see it and assume it has a V8.

Omarion_Steve (767)
Posted on
10.21.2010 @ 00:12

Oh no! GM on recalls...why does recall happen..so sad..

Reggiejonson (329)
Posted on
10.18.2010 @ 22:05

I admit the Impala design is dated but it is NOT as bad as some of you are trying to make it out to be. It’s still a great car for the purpose of getting you to point A to point B. The current Camry body style dates back to 2007 and it is still the best selling car. This Impala style dates back to 2006.

Robertborris (407)
Posted on
10.18.2010 @ 21:37

Impalas are actually really reliable and pretty nice to drive. I have a ’01 with 245k miles on it, only repair I’ve ever made was a radiator replacement.