Noticed increasing noise and vibration when applying brakes. Took car in for safety inspection and front brake service. Was informed the rear rotors are badly rusted and corroded , may not be improved by grinding or turning, and might need to be replaced, and the linings are at 20-25% on the front and 15-20% on the rear. I pointed out that the service garage had done a safety inspection a little less than a year ago and documented that the rear brakes were ok, and the front brakes had 50% of the lining left. Called chevrolet customer care center and spoke with delosha payne, who called the service department, called me back and informed me that the rear brakes wore at a faster rate than the front, and whoever rotated my tires should have checked the rotors and informed me they needed service. I had asked this garage about rotating the tires at both inspections and neither time did anyone indicate it should be done. I think they should have recommended it.
2003 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints
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Front brake rotors wore out, causing heavy vibration in the vehicle when braking. Dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem. *ak the dealer replaced the warped rotors and cleaned the pads but the vibration recurred. The consumer had two different technicians fax him a copy of general motor documents pertaining rotor problems.
There was a bad odor within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor did not occur when the air conditioner was on . The odor made the occupants sick. The cause and location of the odor was unknown although the dealership serviced the vehicle several times. The vehicle vibrated when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealership indicated that it was caused by the rotors being to thin. *ak the odor was caused by a bad fan motor. The dealer replaced the part. The brake rotor problem continued. Gm refused to resolve the problem. *sc
While applying the brakes a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear wheel. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the calipers were defective. The dealer changed the caliper twice but the problem still existed. The mechanic told the driver that the brakes were metallic therefore they would always squeak.
When driving at different speeds and applying the brakes there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel. The consumer contacted the dealership and was informed by the mechanic that a possible cause was warped brake rotors. *ak the dealer replaced the warped rotors. *jb the problem would occur when the vehicle reached between 12 and 15 thousand miles.
When accelerating to enter the freeway at about 45+ miles an hour, the car would not stop accelerating. I tried to put the car in neutral, downshift, and apply the brakes. I also at the urging of 911 staff, applied the emergency brakes. The car after roughly 5 miles of continued acceleration eventually stopped. The car was towed to the dealer we bought the car from. They promplty told us it was the fault of our floor mat. They reported that we would need to pay the $2000.00 to replace the brakes, roters, and calipers. The head of service suggested we call our insurance company to have them pay for the damage to the brakes, etc. Dt
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