2001 Chevrolet Impala: brake failure

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · VA · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a noise emitted from the front end and the engine stalled. The driver was able to merge to the side of the road; however, the brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle continued to roll, crashed into a pole, and caught fire. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's head to strike the windshield. The driver suffered injuries to the head, neck, and shoulders, which required medical attention. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Electrical · PA · crash · 1 injury

2001 chevrolet impala parked the vehicle with the engine running, put foot on the brakes, and accelerated slightly to start down the driveway after coasting down the incline, he tried to brake, but the pedal went to the floor and there was no power steering. Resulting in hitting a tree. *cw the vehicle was totaled. As a result of the accident, the consumer sustained injury to his head and chest. The consumer believe the accident, was due to the ignition.

Filed Jan 2, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 27,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The vehicle has been in the repair shop approximately four times and they stated that the steering shaft and the frame in front of the wheels failed. The brakes are currently failing. The contact hears grinding metal when braking, driving over bumps, and when reversing. The dealer has yet to determine the cause of the brake failure. The noise has intensified. The failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 57,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2008 · Brakes · OH

2001 chevrolet impala ABS / traction control problem engages brakes intermittently and spontaneously without warning. Excess heat builds up and causes brake fluid loss. Potential for brake failure exists. Perhaps the government could do something about this. Yeah, right. I predict that you guys will fail the consumer yet again.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Brakes · 52,750 miles · CA · crash

Anti-lock brakes stopped working when I drove upon a curb. Vehicle would not stop. Constant brake pressure was applied. Brake were making a moaning sound but not engaging. There was no locked wheel skids. Speed was at approx. Mph.

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Brakes · 12,374 miles · MI

Defective rotors. Warp every 10,000 to 15,000 miles could cause brake failure leading to accident. Ts

Filed Dec 13, 2001 · Brakes · SD

Consumer states two of the police departments squad cars experienced temporary loss of braking, dealer stated the master cylinder gasket on both vehicles were swollen and deformed, causing a loss of brake fluid pressure and loss of braking ability, replacement parts were installed.