Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated he had experienced brake failure since the date of purchase. When the brakes were applied, the pedal would pulsate abnormally. The brakes would also make an abnormal noise similar to scraping metal when applied. The dealer replaced the rear rotors and brake pads three times but to no avail. In addition, the contact also stated when the gear shifter was placed in park; the vehicle was able to drift forward and backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure and there were no further repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 8,143 and the current mileage was 17,009.
2009 Chevrolet Impala brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving 50 to 60 MPH down a mountain, the vehicle started shaking. He engaged the brakes and shifted into a lower gear. The failure only occurred when he was driving down the mountains. He stated the failure was caused by the rotors. The dealer advised him that there were no related recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 31,000. Updated 08/24/10.*lj the consumer stated the brakes would heat up on long downhill grades. Updated 08/25/10
2009 chevrolet impala *gr the consumer stated while driving down a steep hill, the front end of the vehicle vibrated and it was difficult to control the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle took the dealer and was informed there had been several complaints with the vehicle's rotors and they suggested the consumer shift the vehicle in 3rd gear. The consumer was told the rotors were too small for the vehicle.
Bought certified impala with 38000 miles. Has 12month/12000 mile warranty. Noticed pulsating in brakes and they said it was rotors needed turning, but certification papers state car is sold as if new. So rotors should be covered. They wanted to charge me to fix the problem that the certified warranty should take care of.
Lose control of vehicle on wet roads. Brake rotors needed replacement at 12,000, 22,000 & 33,000 miles. Tires also replaced 3 times because of excessive wear on inside of back tires. Car out of alignment causing rearend to "push" car in wet weather. Dealer can't get car aligned properly. Vehicle sits at dealer because it is unsafe for my family to drive dealer cut rotors 1st time replaced 2nd and cut 3rd time. Each time they replaced the brake pads. At 12,000 dealer replaced tires after complaints that vehicle almost killed our entire family going 35 MPH on interstate 80 in rain. Gm recalled police impalas for same issue but refuse to recall consumer impalas please help before more innocent people are killed.
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