2001 Chevrolet Impala: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Brakes · 11,230 miles · MI

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurface them. At 21,222 miles the problem recurred, and the front/rear rotors were resurfaced. At 29,776 the problem recurred , and the front rotors were replaced, and the rear rotors were resurfaced. However, the problem recurred. *ak the front brake pad on the drivers side fell from backing rendering the front brake useless. Gm stated that front brake pads were not covered after 12000 miles. The consumer stated that he would like gm to cover at least 50% of cost. After 4 incidents of warped rotors the pads fell apart.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Brakes · NY

I own a 2001 chevrolet impala ls. This is the second time I have had to replace the front rotors. The first time the vehicle only had 20,000 miles and now I am replacing them again 1 year later with only 46,000 miles on the vehicle. I have used both gm rotors and another manufacturer and both rotors warped very prematurely. I have read numerous other complaints on this site regarding the same exact problems. I also experience severe vibrations when braking at speeds of greater than 45 MPH. It is not normal car maintenance to have to replace front rotors every 20, 000 miles. I believe there must be a design flaw or some other event causing this scenario.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Brakes · OH

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.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Premature wear of the front brake rotors. Dealer has replaced front brake pads and rotors four times. Please provide additional information.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration.