2005 Chevrolet Impala: grinding or squealing brakes

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 Apr 21, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 175,555 miles · IA

175555 miles fuel smell and fuel loss when car is running. Rough start, some missing. Fuel filter failed at filter inlet spraying gas onto underbody of car so didn't see the fuel spill. Replaced filter and o rings.squealing belt sound at start up. Serpentine belt tensioner broke, replaced tensioner and belt. No check engine warnings, no electronic gauges I have the basic impala model. Watched the fuel gauge drop by lines while driving and smelled gas when shut off car. Fire hazard, and engine failure if the belt broke completely..another 300$ spent

Filed May 10, 2013 · Transmission · 63,330 miles · NV

When pressing gas pedal from a stop sign or stop light, I hear a grinding/ slipping sound and then a loud pop and the car jerks into gear. The dealer I bought it from 2 weeks ago gave me a 30 day or 1000 mile power train warranty, it has been at the dealer for the past 2 days .they keep telling me they can't duplicate the symptom. After doing some research I found hundreds of online reports of the exact same symptoms. Please give me some advise on recourse.

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 19,500 miles · IL

3.4ltr 6cyl base model has had multiple defective sensations for some time now; among those are steering, transmission shifting from a standing stop, braking and odd noises. This vehicle's 5 y/o with only 20k mi, owned by elders & used locally, I've been driving them, & now I have this car. The left outter tie rod end had to be replaced with less than 20k mi. The steering still has an unstable feel when turning and make a metal to metal clinking noise from a defective (& as told by my mechanic & the federal safety agency reports, repeatedly reported) intermediate steering shaft. There should be a total recall because of this defective gm engineering problem. There is also a clinking noise occasionally when accelerating from a standing stop; can not tell if this defect is from the steering or something else like the engine mounts. Have not yet discovered this source. From a standing stop, the transmission will occasionally shift abruptly, either from a neutral disposition into 1st gear or from 1st to 2nd gear; the car lurches forward & the occupants heads are whipped back. This is similar to other reports of defective power train functionality I've read about with this model. Braking, when just starting a trip, has an improper feel and sometimes sounds like it's grinding, as if the brake pads or rotors are cracked/worn; this is a sensation I've had with vehicles having 100,000 miles, not on a car like this with only 20k miles. The center arm rest's pad support is flimsy/cheap plastic & has broken simply upon entering & shifting in the seat. I now see why so many police departments have discontinued the impala's in favor of the charger's, crown vic's, taurus's and escapes. The us government should be severely fining gm for marketing this car. >>>this car needs to be recalled for many reasons<<<

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the contact heard a loud grinding noise. Within a year, the failure progressively worsened. The tires were rotated and the contact noticed that the brake rotors had excessive corrosion and rust. The dealer stated that because the vehicle exceeded the warranty, he would have to assume financial responsibility for the repair. He has not had the rotors replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 54,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 13,400 miles · NJ

I have a 2005 chevy impala, currently with 22,320 miles. At my oil change and tire rotation, (~20,500) I was informed by repair place that they would not perform the tire rotation as I would be needing to replace the tires soon. I asked why they were wearing so fast- I was told, they noticed it on many impalas- premature tire wear between 18,000-25,000 miles. ~ 15 months ago, with only about 13,000 miles, when I had an oil change done I was informed me the engine was leaking oil from the rear of the engine, I should take it to the dealer for repair. The dealer had to replace (under warranty) several seals/gaskets- oil pan, drain plug, oil filter, plus replace the drain plug. The car is sometimes hard to start and have to hold the key in the start position, and/or lightly press the gas pedal to start it. About two weeks ago, I grinded the starter. Sometimes the car will start roughly and immediately stall, or will stall the first few seconds as I am backing out the drive way. Dealer about this they told me I was using cheap gas and to use a better brand, but I always use "brand" gas, I even use fuel injector cleaner dealer later told me I needed to have the fuel injection "flushed" with their system for $199, plus tax and charges, hearing it was not good for the vehicle, I declined. I have also noticed a "clunking/bumping/banging" noise when turning, especially hard turns. My brakes need to be replaced, the front brakes are starting to make a thump when braking, and yesterday when braking hard, I heard a squeal noise, (rear?). Fuel gauge sometimes rapidly fluctuates, when driving, and at times when accelerating,(though not concurrent) I hear a "swoosh/gargling" sound. I was accelerating too hard. The fuel gauge will swing as much as a 1/4 tank when driving before recovering to the correct position. Gauge shows low fuel level, low fuel light comes on, I only needed 10-12 gals to fill it (~16 gals).

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · MI · crash

2005 chevrolet impala jumped out of park and rolled backwards. *mr the impact caused the garage door to pop open and crash back down and trapping the consumer inside of the garage. The consumer suggested that gm should take responsibility for the defective vehicle. The vehicle also stalled when shifting to reverse from park, the vehicle hesitated to start therefore the consumer had to hold the key from several seconds while the starter attempted to turn over and the vehicle continued to grind.