Rear brake lines rusted in half.
2000 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal traveled abruptly to the floor when pressure was applied. The vehicle failed to stop until the gear was shifted into the park position in combination with the parking brake engaged. The contact replaced both rear brake lines due to extensive rust corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure was 148,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I have a 2000 impala that does not have traction control. It has a no start problem. It won't turn over and I have to sit there anywhere from 10 to 30 mins waiting for this piece of crap to start. I think somebody needs to make gm recall these cars to fix them. Its time to put the consumer first and not these money hungry corporations like general motors!!!
Car went out of control after driver put the car into gear to move it from a parked, idling position, after noticing a burning like odor. It was noted by the driver at that time that the temperature gauge was in the red zone. When the driver attempted to move the car to a safer parking area only a few feet in distance, she heard a sharp snapping sound and also felt a vibration in the steering wheel/column area. The car suddenly lurched forward, the head lights and dash lighting went completely out as the car began accelerating out of control. In addition, there was no steering or brake control. No work has been done yet to correct these problems because an insurance company is involved.
Dt: contact states while driving his vehicle, he experienced complete brake failure. When he applied the brakes, he heard a popping sound and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and they found rust on the brake line. The dealer replaced the brake line and this corrected the problem. *jb updated 12/27/05.
Dt: contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala; contact complaint that brake linings corroded. While driving on highway, in course of hitting brakes and all of a sudden, there was no brakes. Car was towed to local dealer. Mechanic could not fix brake lines. Consumer had to pay for brakes to be fixed at another dealer . . No injuries. No police reports. No crashes.
Dt: without warning the automatic traction service light and ABS light came on right before the caller's son lost control of car and had a crash. Car was towed to dealer to get it fixed. Automatic traction light came on two other times before the crash, and went right off. Once when caller's wife was driving ,and once when son was driving. Has not talked to dealer or manufacturer yet.
The vehicle's brake line that goes through the firewall ruptured causing the brakes to fail when the driver was coming out of the drive way. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. *nm the rupture was a result of premature total rust through in two locations along the pipe.
The vehicle was taken for regular checkup when results showed that the brake pads were falling off and the rotors needed to be replaced. There was no sign of repair prior to this occasion, which could have been dangerous if the vehicle was traveling on the highway and the brakes did not operate.
Brakes wear uneven, always a strange sound. I have replaced them three times, even when I was told the pad was not worn.
The consumer stated that since she purchased the vehicle in august 2003 the brakes did not worked properly. When applying the brakes they constantly grabbed and let go. She did not know whether she could talk to the dealer about the problem, but will get in touch with the dealer tomorrow. *ak the brakes were repaired at the dealership. The brakes pulsated when they were applied the trunk light was inoperative. *sc
Problems with the braking system at 18k miles. *ph the brakes began to vibrate and hum, the dash board lights came on which stated there was an ABS and traction problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a there was a senor problem. The rear wheel senor was showing a problem which resulted from the left front strut, where connector c101 and connector c045 wires passed into the trunk under the carpet. The consumer experienced problems with the brakes on several other occasions. The consumer also experienced electrical problems with the vehicle.
Problem with service traction system light and ABS light going on when driving on wet or slippery roads. Preceding this brakes will make grinding noise.
A/c emits foul odors (mold/mildew). Brakes pulsate, warning & ABS lights come on. Check engine lights come on, stalled once, uncontrolled acceleration from start up twice. Steering: intermediate shaft replaced at 42,618 miles; rack & pinion leaking at 65,307 popping & muffled explosion sound in cold weather start ups, paint peeled off front & bumper of car. Weather stripping adhesive liquifies on door posts in hot weather. Airbag warning light comes on
Brake rotors accumulate rust if vehicle sits for more than 2 weeks. When this occurs and the brake pedal is depressed, it fails to stop the vehicle immediately. This results in extended stopping distance. The rust wears off when brake pedal is continuously applied. The cause of the rust is undetermined.
When braking wheels shake. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer turned the rotors.
The A/C system stinks due to water retention in the heater which caused mold. The dealer could mask the odor but could not eliminate it. A loud bang occurred when the vehicle was started in cool or cold weather. The dealer indicated it was due to an electrical spike. The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while merging into traffic. The brakes rotors have failed three times, every 20000 miles on average. *nlm
There are two: one: A/C "overflow catch trap" collects water and does not drain, causing moldy smell and requires cleaning out of "trap" two: front end brakes "wobble" - took in 3 times under warranty to have fixed and once had to pay at 12k miles to have to have rotors replaced. Otherwise replied to as "normal". Still wobbles (I would not describe as the expected "pulsing") - never completely satisfied at any time reported. Now of warranty (of course) but who has time to keep taking the car back in?
Airbag light works intermittently, repaired twice. Brakes pulsate, rotors have to be resurfaced each year. Brake light works intermittenly. There is and odor coming from the air conditioning system.
The consumer states that on two occasions the rotors were out of round, and another occasion the rotors pitted out of round, and the last occasion the rotors were pitted and warped. The rotor repair was covered and the consumer states that she was told that there shouldn't be anymore problems. The manufacturer chooses not to address the problem. The consumer aslo states that her sister has experienced the same problem.
Vehicle would have hard start problems, and would stall out at any time with no warning. This has happened on numerous occasions took in & was told that they would reprogram computer, other problems w car, brakes would wear out every month, odometer reading incorrectly. Dealer no willing to work on vehicle unless a cash deposit was made. Finally took vehicle to another dealer and was told that problems were taken care of. Car in shop for 1 week, and after return of car the same problems began occurring, with the stalling, finally occoasionallywas when son driving on freeway car died while going 65mph. Son had to put in neutral and restart vehicle . Then finally after 1 week transmission dropped and had to be replaced. This vehicle has had various problems since date of purchase and dealers are unable to resolve problems.
Abs light keeps blinking on anf off. Also, traction control light on. Brakes and rotors keep prematurely wearing out. Had vehicle repaired twice, but problem still exists.
Rolling backwards at a stop.shaking/shimmying of steering wheel--had to replace rotors/brakes at my own expense because warranty expires at 36,000.I also had to replace the module because it was malfunctioning,the pistons/rings and the ABS system was also malfunctioning--still at my own expense.now,I'm having problems with my steering and front end making clunking noises.I bought the car with 17,500 or so on it,and now 24,000 miles or so later I'm spending a fortune on the upkeep of an apparent lemon.sure wish chevy would do somethin about it instead of giving us the run-around. Nlm
Rotors warped at 16,054 miles. Dealer resurfaced rotors and sanded pads. Rotors warped again at 29502 miles. Dealer replaced both front rotors and pads. At 38735 miles I took car to dealer with complaint of a bumping sensation in the steering mostly when turning. Ser. Mgr. Reported that impalas have had intermediate steering problems, but mechanic reportedly found no such problems, however, he found that rotors were again out of round. Rotors were resurfaced and pads were scuffed. This did not help the bumping sensation in the steering. Feel that chevrolet knows they have serious problems with rotors and steering, but no solution has been offered to me.
Consumer stated there is a vibration from the front end when applying brakes. Mechanic replaced front pads and machined rotors.
There is a clicking sound coming from steering wheel when consumer is turning left or right. Contacted dealer, and after three tries dealer could not find the cause. *ak dealer has replaced the steering shaft assembly and the steering gear. Steering wheel shakes when brakes are applied. Cruise control was inoperable.
When applying brakes, vehicle will start to shake and there will be an extended stopping distance. This problem will happen at any speed. Took vehicle into dealer, and it took dealer three times before they were able to fix the problem.
Engine will cut off or stall without warning while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak armrest cup holder broke. Blower motor whistling, belt making noise. When applying brakes car shimmies, front rotors are out of round. When using A/C vehicle fills up with fuel smell, fan motor bearing worn, dealer replaced. Dashlights illuminated. Vehicle experiences hard start condition, dealer replaced wiring harness. Consumer has to give gas inorder to stay running, fuel pump presure low, dealer replaced fuel pump assembly.
At approximately 1815 23 august 2001, her grandson entered the left passenger seat, climbed into the front seat over the console slipped against the shifting lever (on the steering column) with his right elbow. The car started moving. He tried to stop the car by pushing on the "middle" pedal. He stated he couldn't stop the car and that it hit a tree on the right fender, bounced over and into the ditch, and kept going into another ditch. The second ditch (the adjacent yards of the three properties involved were downhill slopes.), the left wheels hit a slight embankment, turning the car to the left, slowing the vehicle some. A neighbor moving his lawn was persuing the car, and stated he instructed the boy to unlock the doors, while still in motion and when the boy complied, opened the door and applied the brakes. The car hit a cedar post and bird feeder before being stopped.there were no keys in the car. The nieghbor stated he tried to turn the steering wheel to lock the wheels but it didn't lock. The boy later complained of a headache and was taken to the emergency room and treated for a mild closed head injury. The police were notified, and were advised to notify/dealer/manufacturer. No police report was made out as it all was on private property. We tested the shifting column, and without depressing the brakes, or putting the key in the ignition, I could very easily move the shift level to all gears. After reporting the incident to svc manager mont.chev. Eddie mills 1130 24 august 01, he advised me to call 1‑800‑222‑1020.
When applying brakes there was pulsation and steering wheel was shaking. Dealer replaced warped front rotors, and unevenly worn out front pads at 18046 miles. On 9 august, 2001, dealer turned front rotors for same problem.*ak
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