2002 Chevrolet Impala: brake failure

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 Jan 30, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 34,600 miles · HI

The car ignition suddenly shut off and the power steering and brakes failed on a steep grade. (the ignition recall had previously been performed on the vehicle, and the key fob had been reworked so it shouldn't have been a ignition issue). The transmission was shifted into neutral and the car restarted (while still coasting down the hill) to regain control,this was repeated numerous times until a safe place to pull off was reached. This grade was extremely steep, the road had switchbacks , cliffs,and no guardrail, it was a miracle no one was injured or killed. This same vehicle had just had a duplicate problem and was repaired at the dealership in july, less that 1000 miles prior to this current event. The dealer in july replaced the mas sensor and the battery as they said the mas was corroded and needed to be replaced. This current event was caused by the map sensor and the main computer according to the dealer.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 31,849 miles · WA

Mass air flow sensor maf malfunction if corroded or dirty will cause the engine to stall. Engine stalling causes loss of power steering and loss of brakes. Disasterous at freeway speeds, intersections, or in any situation requiring steering or braking. This car maf failed going down a steep mountain road, the driver was able to stop the vehicle using manual brake and had it towed to the dealer for repair.

Filed Oct 23, 2010 · Driver assistance · 70,150 miles · MA

When wheels are turned to the right either slightly or all the way the traction control kicks in, loss of power and loss of brakes when ABS also kicks in. Bought the 2002 chevy impala ls just a week ago. This issue started as very intermittent but I can re-create the issues now just about every time I drive the car by turning right from a stop. At this point nothing has been done to fix the issue because no one knows why it is happening.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Brakes, Visibility · 37 miles · NY

While I love my 2002 chevrolet impala it has two major problems which affect its safety. First, I hd replaced the windshield wiper blade assembly twice in 1.5 years and the linkage had been reset two separate times. The windshield wipers stayed in an upright position, blocking the view from the windshield. The second problem was the rear brakes, which deteriorated and crusted , requiring full replacement of the brake pads, rotors, etc. This could cause brake failure if no action was taken by the owner and a responsible mechanic. The most recent failure date of the windshield wiperswas listed below. The brakes were fully replaced in march 2007.