Traction control engages even on drive even surfaces. Abs also engage on smooth, even and dry surfaces.
2005 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints
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While driving my children to school, my steering wheel locked up, my gas pedal would not accelerate, and my brake pedal locked up, brought to my local dealership they replaced the ignition and the problem is still occurring. Updated 2/27/15
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.
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
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 .
Just bought a 2005 chevrolet impala, having bad problems with rear brakes, dragging really bad. Sometimes just 1 is dragging, no one seems to know what the problem is. Every service I talk to gives me a 1500-3000 dollar estimate to replace everything , I've talked to general motors several times they seem to be in denial about the problems going on with the vehicle.I think they should fix it sense every were I look everybody is having the same problems with same make and model. This is a link to a website were everybody is discussing there problems with the same model http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-impala/tg9qfkqo9eoreu1r6. My main fear is the smell coming from the brake pads I'm afraid its going to catch fire. If you can help me out please contact me.thank you
Brake problems.
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.
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.
My chevy impala began shaking when I attempt to slow down on the freeway from speeds of 55-65 miles an hour. I have replaced the tires, brakes, and balanced, aligned, rotated and the shaking has not stopped. This is very dangerous when you need to come to a quick stop because when your car shakes like it's falling apart your first instinct is to let go of the brake. I have researched this problem and have come to discover this is a common problem with chevrolet impala's. I can not afford to keep dumping money into a temporary solution.
No events appear to lead up to the problem. It occurs randomly without warning, especially during backup operations. The ABS seems to come on whenever it likes during braking, causing heavy loss in stopping power. This can occur regardless of road conditions or speed. Similar to this, the traction control system appears to come on during acceleration at random times, especially at low speeds or in reverse. This occurs on dry roads frequently and occasionally causes the vehicle to pull heavily to one side as neither side is actually slipping. An accident has not yet occurred but certainly can given the nature of the failures. A tsb is available concerning the ABS. This vehicle has a whopping 75 tsbs! Service bulletin number : 4615 the federal safety agency item number : 10023171
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<<<
The ABS and traction control system has quit working for the 3rd time. This is a safety issue for winter driving. 1st two occurences happened when the vehicle was under warranty, 70,000 miles later it has happend again. In all 3 occurences it has happened in bad weather: rainy for the 1st two and snow for the third.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 chevrolet impala. On may 24, 2010, a routine oil change was being performed on the vehicle the contact noticed that there something wrong with the brakes and was told that they were functioning properly. When the contact attempted to have the vehicle inspected he was told that the brake pads were cracked and had cut into the rotors. The front brake pads were broken into three pieces. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 27647. Updated 10/26/10. *lj updated 10/26/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, there was an unusual noise heard and as the contact attempted to brake, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised replacing the rotors. The vehicle was repaired. Two and a half years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure potentially was contributed to the fact that he resided in a salt belt state. The manufacturer advised because he did not have prior repair performed at an authorized dealer, they would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 8/4/10 *cn the consumer also stated he was having problems with the fuel pump. Updated 08/09/10
Speedometer gauge not showing proper speed shows doing 100 when parked, took car to dealer and was told nothing was wrong with it. Speedometer completely quit working and now the fuel gauge is not working. Speedometer quit working 2 years ago. Cruise control has went out several times and no longer works transmission started slipping around 80,000 miles. Traction control and ABS light is constantly on and stating that it needs to be service when traction control was never engaged.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the transmission, speed odometer and antilock brake is faulty. Contact stated she had to replace the rotor, pads four times and the transmission is jerking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and contact the was told she has to pay the expenses for these repairs. There are no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The VIN number is unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000.
I was sold a vehicle from a car dealership that supposedly had a 100+ point inspection including safety equipment. After taking the vehicle to my mechanic, I found that the rear brakes had only 10% brake pad left and the power steering was compromised.
Brakes had to be fixed three times under a defect. No notice was received by dealer. A local dealer let me know to bring the car back to dealer to be fixed. By the last time the brakes were fixed, warranty was out. Brakes should have been fixed for free due to defect in rotors. Now there is a problem with the steering and no safety recall notice has been received, but read about it online.
Speedometer said I was doing 87 MPH when car was shut off and in park. Took car to dealer, had instrument cluster replaced. Also had them check pop in the steering( made noise when I bought it from dealer with less than 31,000 miles on it. Dealer replaced instrument panel cluster, steering shaft and cruise control sensor. ( cruise control would just shut off and work periodically.) it was really just an adjustment on the brake sensor switch that needed adjustment. Had to take car back for the adjustment to brake pedal sensor.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact took the vehicle to a local service shop and discovered that the brake rotors were made with defective material, which caused them to fail prematurely. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay a standard charge of $65 just to have the vehicle inspected for potential defects. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not able to assist. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 07/08/08. *bf the vehicle has since been repaired. Updated
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).
2005 chevy impala have had many problems, the most problems have started at 15,000 miles, I have had the rotors replaced twice and the brakes replaced four times, the mileage on the car at this time is 44,900 miles, the air conditioner went out at 35,000 the dealer said it was not covered under the warranty, of course every time I have brought the car in for warranty work the dealer has found little things wrong that total up to $200 that come out of my pocket, lots of vibration in front end, tires have cupped with the problems, there should be some kind of recall for this, now I have the vibration back and the dealership has said that it is not under warranty anymore, and the rotors and brakes were replaced approximately 6 months ago, the brakes seem to go out every 6 months. Rotors every year.
While driving in rain, the warning light for the traction control system came on showing it was "off" and pressing the reset button would not make it come back on. One of the rear sensors had failed, disabling the traction control and antilock systems.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a bumping sound when she depressed the brake pedal. She was able to continue driving the vehicle at the time. The dealer resurfaced the rear disc brakes and rotors and removed and installed the front and rear disc pads updated 01/24/08 *bf. The current mileage was 16,000 and failure mileage was 14,297. The consumer is requesting to be reimbursed $444.90 the cost of the part to repair the vehicle. Updated 01/24/08
Brakes needed to be replaced with only 14,297 miles claiming it was environmental not worn brakes.
Left rear wheel sensor failed in wet weather, disabling the traction control system and the anti-lock brake system on the vehicle. Same component failed on right rear several thousand miles earlier, in january of 2007. Very expensive part to replace ($378.00) in each case, plus labor.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The current and failure mileage were 30000. While driving the vehicle at 45 MPH the vehicle would drive weird,veering to the side of the road. The vehicle had been to the dealer numerous amounts of times and they continued to tell her that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. A different mechanic told her that the vehicle needed a wheel alignment, new brakes, and new rotors. The vehicle had been in a crash previously. Ak updated 06/08/07.
Intermittent warning "service traction system" which shut off both the traction system and the four wheel ABS system (the safety issue). Regular braking still worked. Diagnosed at the shop as a faulty right rear wheel speed sensor, and the fault has apparently been corrected.
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