2005 Chevrolet Impala: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 24, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · OH

Hi I purchased my impala last year used and for about the first 6 months it ran fine...now electrical panel goes on the fritz dimming my lights and dashboard...power windows and mirrors not working... Also ABS light and traction lights on consistently...traction randomly activates and car lighters just stopped working. Something is wrong with this specific model and it really needs to be recalled. Also turn key to start car and the car doesn't start so I do this 2-3 times to start car up...really needs to recall all 2005 impalas

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Brakes · 77,000 miles · AL

Recently, I have been having trouble with my 2005 impala and the ABS/traction system. At the beginning, the "ABS, traction off and service traction system" lights would come on. The ABS and traction lights would stay on and the service traction was intermittent. The car also makes a loud "dinging" sound when the lights come on. When I would make a turn, the car would also make a grinding sound and the service traction light would come back on. Eventually, the traction began kicking in when it was not suppose to and the car would not stop properly. This of course was a serious safety issue. I have researched this problem and found complaints upon complaints about this same problem. I contacted gm and they told me they never heard of this problem which I find hard to believe. I have spent an enormous amount of time and money trying to fix this problem. My local dealership wanted almost $4,000 for repairs. I then took the car to a very reputable repair shop and they, like two other shops I checked with, told me they have seen this numerous times in these cars. They attempted to fix the problem but the problem still exists. I spent $2,000 having the wheel hubs, ABS harnesses and brake pressure modulator valve replaced. The lights, although intermittent, are still coming on! Sometimes it is when I turn the car on, back up or even just driving down the road. This car only has 77,000 miles on it and I feel I should not be having this problem. I have had to take it back twice and they are still attempting to find the source of the problem. This is the only major problem I have had with this car. Any assistance you could give me would be appreciated.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · WI

2005 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stops and steering locks up while driving. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled while at a stop sign. The manifold gasket, thermostat, ABS module and ignition were replaced over a period of eight years.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor emitting from the engine compartment. In addition, the gauges provided incorrect readings, the vehicle overheated, and the ABS, check engine, and multiple other warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 85,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on multiple occasions. The vehicle was able to start after multiple attempts. In addition, the seat belt, the battery, and the ABS warning lights flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact felt that the remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) would not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 149,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the ABS traction warning indicator remained illuminated. Also, the contact heard an abnormal sound when the brake pedal was depressed. An independent mechanic stated that the ABS indicator needed to be repaired. The repair was made, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 10/23/14*cn updated 04/13/2015

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 128,000 miles · DC

Traction control engages even on drive even surfaces. Abs also engage on smooth, even and dry surfaces.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · MI

Esc and ABS turn on at low speed usually coming out of stopping position, or during braking. Have had front wheelbearings replaced multiple times to no effect. Wiring checks out. No codes that the mechanic can determine would be causing this issue. Eventually traction and ABS turn off and service traction system lights come on. This is a serious issue for winter driving.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 180,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at night, he noticed that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000 and current mileage was 200,000. Updated 7/22/14*cn the consumer stated there was an issue with the ABS and ignition. Updated 07/29/14

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the ABS, the traction control and service traction system warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that whenever he attempted to engaged the brakes the vehicle failed to stop and the brake pedal would vibrate. In addition, the contact mentioned the speedometer had malfunctioned showing erroneous reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileages 41,000 and current mileage was 44,000 .

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 184,785 miles · IA

First bought the car in 2011 with 160,000 miles on it and four months later my entire steering goes out so I had no power steering the people I bought the car from didn't bother to tell me about it and the car wasn't under warranty so when we told them about it they didn't want to fix it. Then exactly a year later the same problem happens I don't have any power steering so we got the power steering fixed twice now so im thinking ok something is going on here then this year about the exact same time as the previous two times my power steering goes out again for the third time so we got that fixed again and I don't wanna sink anymore money into my car. As for my traction control and ABS system I have nothing even though we took it to a garage to have it fixed and they said they fixed it now three days later the ABS and traction control light are on again saying I don't have either and as of now I don't feel safe with my car anymore because the power steering has gone out so many times and since I don't have ABS or traction control anymore.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · OK

My impala is having traction control and ABS issues making it harder to feel safe on the road. Abs starts working for no reason when stopping lightly and the traction control also starts working when taking off in normal conditions making the car hesitant.