2003 Chevrolet Impala: brake failure

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · 178,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

My wife was traveling when she went to pass a turning vehicle pulling a trailer and when she did so the vehicle engine stalled power steering and brakes didn't work causing her to hit the rear of the trailer went into the ditch where the car rolled onto the roof. The airbags did not deploy and the ignition was the cause of the car stalling. We received a recall notice from gm a week after the accident. We still have been getting recall notices for the vehicle. Gm refuses any liability in the crash.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 103,407 miles · AL · crash

Driver observed traffic coming to a stop, his brakes gave out, he could not steer left or right to avoid a car in front of him which caused him to rear-end the unit. His air-bag did not deploy.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Brakes · 102,500 miles · NJ

Driving said vehicle thankfully at low speed when all of the sudden the brakes went to the floor . Pulled over at saw brake fluid . Looked under vehicle saw rotted out brake lines with a big hole in one of them and the other is just as rusted . I consider this a great safety issue . Due to it happens suddenly. Note: I saw on abc new and on the internet there is an issue with gm trucks as well. It now seems its not just trucks. I keep my car in great shape and have it serviced at the dealer and never was informed of a problem with my brake lines. Thank-you for your time.

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Brakes · 19,840 miles · PA

Brake line from master cylinder blew, brake fluid leaked and brakes failed. Brake warning light did not come on until brakes were inoperable. Line was found to be rusted through. This is a known problem and is a major safety issue. Brake warning light should come on immediately when a brake line ruptures to give the driver time to stop before brakes fail completely.

Filed Nov 19, 2010 · Brakes · 58,750 miles · OH

2003 chevy impala brakes failure while driving. This has been happening four times since 11/17. I am experiencing this everytime when I drive this car since 11/17. Here are the steps to create the problem. 1. Shift to park (p) and turn off the engine. (let it sit for 30 minutes) 2. Start the engine 3. Shift to reverse (r) and back my car for around 10 - 15 feet (a couple of click sounds come out under the hood when car starts moving) 4. Shift to drive (d) start slowly and apply brake. 5. At this point the car does not slow a bit but the brake pedal already all the way down to the floor. 6. Re-apply the brake again asap. I was wondering if anyone ever reported this before. Since this is a sever safety issue, I'd like to make a complaint on this issue.

Filed May 23, 2008 · Brakes, Seats · 3,239 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. 3,000 miles after she purchased the vehicle she had brake failure. On april 8, 2003, dealer replaced rear rotors, nov. 19, 2003 freed up sliders, march 26, 2004 full rotor assembly replaced in florida, june 7, 2005 complete brake change. Aug. 16, 2005 resurfaced brakes and rotors, jan. 16, 2006 refaced rear rotors, june 30, 2006 replaced rear rotors and refaced front rotors, jan. 10, 2007 resurface work needed to be done but did not perform repairs, may 23, 2007 replaced all 4 rotors. The contact paid for the repairs, may 22, 2008, replaced rear pads and serviced calipers. The dealer will not make any additional repairs and feel as though they have done all they can to remedy to failure. The failure mileage was 3259 and the current mileage was 50295. Updated 7/3/08 *cn the passenger seat heater and rear window defogger were inoperative. There was a noise coming from the steering. The dealer lubed the intermediate shaft. The rear stabilizer shaft and link was replaced. Updated 07/15/08.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Brakes · 18,304 miles · PA · crash

While driving the vehicle's brakes failed. *nm the consumer stated the ABS did perform as designed.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Brakes · CA

While applying the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the calipers needed to be replaced, however the problem still occurs at this time. Please provide further details.