The traction control system light has come on. It make a grinding noise, brakes feels like they are locking up and the power steering makes it hard to steer.it has happened when the car is in motion turning braking and steering. It has happenedpulling out from places on the highway and all streets.
2004 Chevrolet Impala: grinding or squealing brakes
22 of the 1,074 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and made a grinding noise when it was depressed. The dealer (billion auto buick gmc, 600 w 41st st, sioux falls, sd 57105, (605) 309-0975) was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by more than one independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was excluded from nthsa campaign number: 04v287000 (service brakes, hydraulic). There were eleven tsbs on the brakes. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control grinds on the vehicle became inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal became difficult to depress as the instrument panel illuminated. The failure was persistent. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the traction and ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle made a loud grinding noise which exacerbated when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the bearings, brakes and two tires. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 6,984.
Since last year I've had to replace the brake pads twice because of a grinding/squealing noise. Now I need to replace them again ( 4-19-14 ). When ever I applied the brakes the pedal will vibrate and makes noises,if I apply the brakes while on the highway the brake pedal (vibrates a lot )and steering wheel shakes wicked. I brought my car to the dealer ship ( balise of warwick,ri )where it was bought from(my father-in-law bought the car there)and ask about any recalls....they told me that there weren't any recalls for my car. Gee I wonder if the person that told me that was just lazy or if there aren't any recalls for it. Can someone let me know please...I have my grandson in the car a lot.
The traction control turns on very frequently without control,lightappear claim that the traction system need services and some other time the sinf of the ABS I constantly push the tracking system off when is on but do not respond at oll. This causes the car to make a grinding noise. When braking the car makes a grinding noise and car is not stopping it feels like it's locking up and my steering going from left to right in sliding way to . In a sudden stop needing to be made is at great risk of a accident, already was close to pass over a peaton that was mad at me and hit my car in the back because of this problem that I tray to correct but is a manufacture defect to resolve as some as yesteryears,y hope that nobody are kill already,but I will hold starting with "gm chevrolet"responsible for anything who happened to me and family.
Car makes a popping noise from steering. The car started shifting hard occasionally but then goes away. The steering will get tight then really loose. Car feels unsafe to drive. Especially over a bumpy road feels like you have loose wheels. The car only has 78,800 miles on it. This is insane and I will never again buy a chevrolet! I have kids and feel unsafe driving my car with them in it! I wrecked this vehicle when I tried to apply brakes and the wheels squealed but did not lock up nor did it stop! Brakes are fine and in good condition not sure why it wont stop. Has happened 5-8 times and car slides! Thank god we didn't get severely injured! Impala's should be taken off the market if u ask me.
For several months now, more often when slippery winter conditions exist but this can happen even on perfectly dry road conditions. When I back out of my driveway and put my impala into drive and start to accelerate the dashboard warning light for traction control and ABS braking systems. This happens with a noticeably loud grinding noise in the front end. Automatically I release the accelerator and the systems half the time seems to reset itself as the grinding noise stops, the traction control light goes out and the ABS warning light goes out as well. I begin to accelerate with no problem at that point. The other half of the time the lights all stay on for the length of my drive, with the grinding subsiding when I release the accelerator. I took the car to a chevrolet dealer, explained the situation and they told me it may be a speed sensor going bad. They would have to diagnose it and possibly replace the sensor and quite a large cost. I argued that if my brakes are not working properly than this may well be a safety issue and chevrolet should repair the problem for free. No chance. I took my car to another dealer with the same result. Pay for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, the fuel gauge registered an inaccurate fuel level reading. In addition, the traction control warning indicator would illuminate after driving in reverse and then in drive. The steering wheel would emit a grinding noise whenever being turned with the illumination of the traction control warning indicator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Traction control tries to kick when braking. Brakes act as though they are pushing back against my foot pressure at this time. Traction control makes a grinding noise. Vehicle has trouble stopping. Traction control shuts off, warning light to service traction control comes on, ABS shuts off and light comes on, and red "brakes" light turns on. Vehicle drives and brakes just fine after that for the remainder of the drive. On occasion these events happen when going over a railroad tracks or other similar bumps and brakes are not involved.
In the center of the dash in the car when I accellerate I hear two thing, a water swishing sound and a grinding sound coming from under the hood . Then my traction control light comes on and sometimes the ABS light. Then when I go to brake there is another grinding sound. This does not happen every time. But it does happen often.
The traction control turns on frequently. This causes the car to make a grinding noise. When braking the car makes a grinding noise and car is not stopping it feels like it's locking up and sliding. In a sudden stop needing to be made is at great risk of a accident. I have replaced a elbow shaped part that has busted open twice. Car is constantly over heating the radiator cap has a rustic clay like substance. It won't hold antifreeze, I don't see a leak but it needs refilled quite often. The engine smokes, the cars RPM's will flex up and down and the car will just cut off. I'm wondering if the rustic clay like substance has gone through my engine and is causing me many problems with it. I have found reports of lawsuits in past regarding dexicool in gm cars doing this and ruining the engine. The problems in the reports are just like mine and many others on here. Help!!'
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Service brakes
- ABS pump running when not needed
- ABS lamp on and current or history dtcs C1223, C1224, C1227, C1228, C1234, and/or C1235
- ABS lamp on and current or history dtcs C1233, C1224, C1227, C1228, C1234, and/or C1235
- ABS light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes
- ABS light coming on and codes C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 and/or C1277 are found in the ebcm
- Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Risk
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V287000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala?
22 of 1,074 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala?
There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala
Headlights 89Won't start 86Fuel gauge 66Stalling 40ABS 36Overheating 29No deployment 21Fire or smoke 17Check engine light 16Adaptive cruise 15Jerking 13Steering noise 13Warning lights 13Loss of power 10Slipping 10Harsh shifting 9Airbag light 7Engine failure 7Transmission failure 7Wipers 7Knocking 6Premature wear 6Fuel pump 5Hesitation 5
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