NHTSA Recall 16V507000: Occupant classification (air bags) and electrical system: wiring
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 289,254 vehicles. It affects 2009–2010 Chevrolet Impala.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V507000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 36110 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 5, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Safety risk
If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V507000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.