At 25963 miles and again at 40196 miles the brake rotors on the rear of the car had to be replaced. Front rotors had to be resurfaced, and brake pads replaced. Chevrolet claims this is normal wear, but had previously indicated that they were having a problem with rotors that were flaking and warping at 15,000 miles. Chevrolet refused to repair under warranty.
2001 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints
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My 2001 chevorlet impala has experienced problems with the rotors wearing very early. New rotors wore out after only 7,000 miles. After being "fixed" by 2 different mechanics, the car continues to experience "shaking of the steering wheel" when the brake is applied. The vehicle also has a tendency to "slide" very easy on turns when the roads are wet. Both mechanics indicated that the brakes were repaired but the underlying problem has yet to be identified. On wet roads, this is clearly a hazard.
Vehicle vibrated and shook at high speed (above 50mph) when brakes were applied. Scraping noises were also heard. Dealer would only look at brakes if diagnostic fee was paid. Result was that rotors were warped on the front of the vehicle and pitted and scored on the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle has 18k for mileage. Brake pads on both front and rear had 75% wear remaining. Front rotors were turned and pads replaced. Rear rotors and pads were replaced.oem design of rear pads has a vertical groove in the middle which collects dust, dirt and debri contributing to the wear issue. Replacement pads do not.
The consumer stated that while driving at any speed and with no warning, the brake rotors woe out and caused extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. *ak there was a pulsation when the bakes were applied. *scc
The brake rotors were warped which caused vibration while braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rotors were warped because the vehicle wasn't used enough. The dealer refaced both brake rotors. *ak *cb
Why traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle just shut down , power steering and brakes also failed.
Brake rotor - repeated warpage - 4 occurrences and67,000 miles.
When the brakes were applied, there was noise. The consumer was informed the noise was due to rust build up on the rotors.
Transmission went out, have to be completely rebuilt. Metal pieces were found in fluid. Vehicle previously in for service due to the pressure modulator in transmission went out. Felt like you were driving and shifting without a clutch if the car was a stick shift. Prior to that, the computer module went out, causing the battery to drain over night and having to jump start it. Before that, the automatic traction control system went out. Found out it was a faulty sensor in the back brake area. Before that, the front rotors were severely wrapped and had to be replaced.
Defective rotors. Warp every 10,000 to 15,000 miles could cause brake failure leading to accident. Ts
The brake disc keeps warping. Consumer has to replace them every 12/14 thousand miles. The dealership has replaced rotors 3 times and turn them twice, but problem this recurred. Ts brakes pulsated at 12,374, 17,770, 18,856, 34,526, 38,960 and 52,459 miles. Rotors replaced 4 times. There was also a miss at idle and in park. Dealer unable to verify.
Brakes inoperative at highway speeds in the rain because there are no backing plates. Potential for an accident when it rains. Fine at low speed, but no braking over 50 MPH. Also note-- province of "ontario" & postal code "l3m 1p8" in canada. It has been a dry summer and I see a potential problem when winter (and slush) arrives. Mr
Consumer states that the rotors have flat spots on them, causing the rotors to wear down faster then usual. Contacted dealer.
Consumer states that the rotors on the vehicle are warped. Contacted dealer.
Severe vibration when applying brakes at speeds greater than 45 MPH.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 55 - 60 MPH and none of the air bags deployed. Before the impact the car fishtailed and skidded on loose pavement and the ABS/ traction control was never activated.
Approximately every 10,000 miles, consumer has to have front rotors and front pads serviced and replaced. *jg
Getting rumbling feel when applying brakes, especially bad at higher speeds. Dealer replaced all 4 rotors. My concern is the repair order stated "warped rotors" when if fact the service manager stated the rotors were pitted, not warped. I was concerned beacuse I was very conscientious to make sure every time the tires were rotated and balanced the wheels were torqued to the designed ft lbs. I have checked with several other dealers and garages they tell me they have replaced many gm rotors for the same problem of premature failure (pitting). Normally with warpped rotors you get a vibration and surging at low speeds when applying brakes, I did not have that. I had rumbling at 25 MPH and higher, especially bad when hard breaking between 55 & 65 MPH.
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Brake pads cut into rotors, causing a loud/grinding and squeaking noise. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
Brake linings was factory inncorrect.
Pad cuts into outer rotor at smallest dimention of rotor/pad.
There is this vibrating feeling that only happens when the brakes are being applied at any speeds. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced rotors on vehicle.
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.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration.
Premature wear of the front brake rotors. Dealer has replaced front brake pads and rotors four times. Please provide additional information.
On 7-24-01 called the dealer to find out if I have ABS braking system on my car ,they told me I did so I told them that the ABS warning light doesn't come on when you turn the ign. On like the owners manual saids. They told me that as long as the brake light comes its ok. So I complained to the chev. Customer service reps. About this and the answer I got was the system is okay , and the reason the ABS light doesn't come on is because in the begining of this model year ABS was free,and in the second half it costed 620.00 dollars, what are they saying???? In the owners manual it states that ever the light comes on and the system is okay or it doesn't and to get looked at soon.
While driving wouldstep on brake pedal, but the brakes will not stop or reduce speed of vehicle where had occurred without a prior warning.
When sitting on a hill and taking foot off brake vehicle will roll back very fast, and driver has to slam on brakes, and then go forward. Consumer felt this was very dangerous.
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