2002 Chevrolet Impala: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 58,000 miles · VA

Abs is kicking back and traction control is coming on for no given reason making stopping the car increasingly hard at slow speeds. Inevitably causing the ABS and service traction control lights to come on the light is now staying on as soon as the car is turned on. Took the car to the shop to attempt to find the problem being told it is an electrical grounding problem also makes the headlights flicker when doing this

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 189,000 miles · AR · crash

I have been having problems with the traction control system on my 2002 chevy impala for the last five years. On december 16th I was involved in a collision with another vehicle when I could not stop st a red light. Traction light kept coming on and off all day. Abs pump would run for no reason. As I approached the traffic light the reaction light came on again and my brakes failed. Causing me to ho through the red light and hit car passing through intersection.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Brakes, Wheels · 50,000 miles · OR

We bought this 2002 chevrolet impala in april of 2002. Fortunately, we purchased the extended warranty. We have had continuous problems with the traction control system. Initially, the warranty covered the malfunctions: wheel sensors, modules, brake pump, wiring, etc. Were replaced. Shortly after each repair, the system failed again. When the warranty expired we continued to experience system malfunctions, replacing part after part. To date, over $3.5k has been spent to attempt to fix this poorly designed and installed system. It has been out of service for more years, than it has functioned. It has been out for the last 3 years, because we can not put good money after bad. I recently contacted gm corporate with my complaint and they told me to take it in for system diagnosis. Same result: brake pump and module out, with possible wiring problems and wheel sensors. Estimate to try to fix: $2.5k. No guarantee it will work. This malfunction occurs with no warning: sometimes upon starting the vehicle, while driving or turning. I investigated this problem online and found many others have experienced similar problems, not being able to get them fixed properly. It occurs in impalas and monte carlos of similar years, 2002-2008. How can gm justify spending $6k to maintain a single system which works directly with the ABS brake system? My contact at gm is [xxx] 855.880.1500 ext. [xxx]. Chevrolet needs to do a recall on this faulty, poorly engineered system. Please investigate. Thank you. (I have attached just a few of the many invoices I have collected over the years for your inspection.) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 15, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 159,000 miles · NE

Car was parked I started it and began driving my ABS just went crazy. The pump was trying to engage over and over again even while driving. When I hit the ABS off button this problem continued. I feel this car could at anytime have something in the break or tire area just compeletly fail. Along with another list of issues including burning oil from the gasket. Please tell me if there is anything that can be done.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 136,594 miles · NY

Abs system is faulty right side keeps coming up with codes "c1233 and c11226" this happened while I was driving the vehicle not applying breaks.we have replaced the hub assembly on both sides even though these codes are for the right side. Still didn't help.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,650 miles · NC

I was stopped at a stop sign on a dry road,when I pressed the accelerator the car felt like the engine was going to shut off and it would barely move. A few seconds later the traction control light and ABS lights came on. After the traction control and ABS lights came on the car went fine.this is not the first time that this has happened. Also sometimes when you step on the brake pedal it feels like there is no pressure on the pedal. When this happens the traction control and ABS lights come on again. This has happened several times in the past 2 years and I have taken my car to several different auto mechanics. I have replaced both front wheel hub assemblies at least 4 times in 2 years. Each auto mechanic will tell you a different diagnosis when I take it to the shop. I have contacted gm about this problem about 10 to 12 months ago and they say they are not aware of any problems with this model of car. I don't know what else to do to resolve these problems with my car. It is starting to happen more often now, and my wife will not even ride in my car anymore because she is scared to. I would really like to see an investigation started into this matter. If you go to some chat rooms on the web you will find many many people having the same problems with their impalas. Thank you for reading this complaint.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · CA

All of the sudden out of no where the ABS light and the trac control light come on while driving in the rain and the car almost skidded out of control! Now the lights have stayed on constantly. I have spent about 3 months researching the web to find that thousands of people with this same vehicle are going through the same issues. No one has done a recall on this in all of these years??? Does there have to be a death to have the issue fixed? Maybe there already has been. This is obviously a defect in the parts or it would not be happening to this amount of people. It should not be a fix at the consumers expense when there is a definite issue with respect to the parts. This fix can cost upwards of $3,000.00. I would ask that someone investigate these issues and do what needs to be done to get this resolved asap. I will be keeping a record of all contact about this issue. This will ensure that if anything does happen with the safety of my family or others families it will show contact was made and what steps chevy has taken to ensure the safety of there customers.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · KY

Abs light ABS/traction control lamp.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated as the vehicle began to brake independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the ABS control module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Driver assistance · 109,000 miles · FL

The service traction system and ABS light came on indicating the car had lost the ABS function. According to the dealer the hydraulic brake function was supposed to still work. However, if what I experienced recently using the hydraulic function is supposed to console me or offer braking security it hasn't leading me to have my brakes worked on at midas. What LED me to midas was the unnerving feeling of my right front brake shuddering and grabbing. They said the front brakes and pads were fine but they did do the rears. I called gm and was told there was no recall on this. I then went to the dealer and they stated they had no service bulletin on this. Since this is part of the braking system I am astonished that this problem has not been recalled. I am not the only customer with this problem according to my own internet investigating. According to chevy this problem could cost thousands. The problem does not appear mechanical but electrical involving the ABS sensors and/or ecb module.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 89,000 miles · IL

At 10:00 p.m., driver started the vehicle (cold) and pulled away from curb stopping at a stop sign 100 feet ahead. As driver pulled away from the curb, the dash lights (seat belt, ABS, airbag, etc.) and tachometer began to intermittently flash/ fluctuate. Driver proceeded to take a right turn onto a main road when the driver's side head curtain airbag inadvertently deployed from the driver's seat back. Driver immediately stopped the car and pulled off into a parking lot to call for assistance.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 129,850 miles · SC

My ABS and service traction control light stays on. When I turn my steering wheel, there's a funny noise and a feeling like my brakes are scrubbing.