general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala - part 2

Reference# 678792. As I approached the intersection, another vehicle was turning onto the street I was on. I moved over to make room, as I moved over I had to cross over a clump of snow and ice that had re froze making a rough and bumpy transition. I was about 20 feet from the stop sign. I placed my foot on the brake which was hard and unresponsive. The steering was hard and unresponsive as well. I was driving about 3-5 mph at the time. When I placed my foot on the brake it was unresponsive and it took me into the intersection where I was hit by another vehicle on the drivers side front. My airbag did not deploy. The total damage for my vehicle was $ 5,615. 93. We were confused and did not understand why the brakes and the steering did not function and why with this violent of a crash that the airbag did not deploy. After reading the recall notice explaining the ignition recall it made sense that why the failure occurred.

Driving down a steep hill heading from the California coast back to arizona, upon braking car started shuttering and shaking badly almost causing me to lose control. Later found out after searching this site and many others that there appears to be a warped rotar problem. After all the complaints on this one item that I have seen online, why is this company not being put to the fire to fix this. My car is now out of warranty so I am going to have to pay out of pocket close to 1k for a fix that might last 20,000 miles? I wonder how many people have lost control or worse their lives because of their new chevy and didn't even know about this. Oh, by the way your welcome for the money. At least Toyota is fixing their problems!!!.

Brake rotor warp on 2009 Impala lt with 30k miles. Car violently shakes between 25mph - 35 mph. Happens when slowing down from speeds 65mph and above. At the dealer now but they are trying to say the cause is driver habit related.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving down a hill, he applied the brakes and the vehicle began to violently vibrate. The dealer repaired the rotors on more then one occasion, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist with the repairs. The vehicle was not taken back for repair. The failure mileage was 24,504 and the current mileage was 34,500.

Driving a rented chevy Impala with 7,000 miles on the odometer in reno, nv, I was on a moderate downward slope at 65 miles an hour when I used the brakes to slow the car. There was an immediate shaking in the front end and steering wheel, enough to believe that I had a flat in a front tire, or had some other substantial mechanical problem. Releasing the brakes, the shaking stopped. This shaking occurred several more times on the hill as I slowed the car. I immediately returned the car to the rental company and reported the problem. I was told that this commonly occurs with Impalas and was due to the poor brakes installed on the car. The shaking was severe enough to, in my opinion, cause drivers to lose control of the car in a situation where they were required to brake and maneuver simultaneously. I won't be renting any more Impalas.

We live near mountain drives. On steep descents the brakes warp and chatter to the point that the car shakes violently and is difficult to hold steady. The last trip the shaking was so violent that a cup was thrown from the cup holder in the front of the car. This has happened three times and three times the dealer has not been able to correct the problem. It is extremely dangerous and we no longer take our car into the nearby mountains. We have a car we cannot drive safely in our area.

The contact owns a 2009 chevy Impala. The contact was driving 20 mph around a curve when the steering wheel began to shake and the front brakes overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer refused to inspect the vehicle and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they had not received any similar complaints and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000. Updated 01/06/11 the consumer stated after the brakes cooled down the shaking of the steering wheel did stop. Updated 01/24/11.

Brakes began pulsating rapidly while going down steep decline. This resulted in extreme difficulty to control car. Car was taken to dealership and rotors were turned down. The car began doing the same thing 2 months later. Dealership said there was nothing they could do and handed me papers stating to just gear car down when driving down mountains. Unfortunately, this doesn't correct the problem.

We were driving through the mountains in our 2009 chevy Impala when we came upon a steep grade. I applied the brakes to prevent from accelerating too fast downhill. About halfway down the front end of vehicle violently shook as I applied the brakes. The longer I applied them, the worse the vibration. If I were in an emergency braking situation, I know that my stopping distance would be severely affected. Luckily, I wasn't put in that situation this time, but next time I might not be that fortunate. This problem is nothing new for chevy - I had the exact same problem with a 1995 chevy cavalier I owned some years ago. It appears chevy has done nothing to fix the problem on its vehicles. Why did my tax dollars go to this car company?!?.

This has happened several times in the last 2 years, really sporadic sometimes two or three times a day sometimes not at all. While driving down the highway a message pops up on my display stating service traction control and engine power reduced. On several occasions it completely shuts down the vehicle; brakes, steering and all. Fortunately I have not had any accidents although there have been some close calls. I have found several forums with numerous people with the same issue. A recall is prominent!.

I took the vehicle for maintenance and for a problem with the brakes vibrating and grinding. The vehicle has been to the dealer six times. I have contacted gm twice. The first time, they authorized services. They are looking in to it now. I do not feels safe in this vehicle when driving on mountains. I am concerned when the brakes get hot, they will not work. I live in the mountains and avoid certain areas because of the brakes. I have talked to several people with the same problem with gm products. I feel like this is a problem from the factory and they should issue a recall before someone is hurt. I bought this vehicle new and I am very frustrated with gm for not taking responsibility for this problem.

There appears to be many issues related to brakes and suspension for the chevy Impala. After only 10k miles, the brakes began to pulsate. The dealership resurfaced them. They were fine for a bit longer but then the issue reoccured. I am not sure if its a overheating issue or what but it has had other brake and suspension issues as well. There is under 30k miles on the car and it has already had: left front tensioner replaced, rear left sway bar removed/reinstalled, rotors refinish, and a whole new set of tires now. We have had many other gm vehicles over the years from both chevy and Buick. No other vehicle has given us as many issues in such a short period of ownership that this car has. It all appears to be related to the brakes and suspension. Based on online searches, we are not alone as many Impala owners have had similar brake related issues/complaints.

At 10,000 miles the vehicle would shudder under high speed braking ie. A freeway exit ramp. Dealer turned rear rotors. At 16,000 miles vehicle would shudder during high speed braking and when on downhill mountains the shudder would lead to the car bouncing on the road. Dealer turned front rotors. Now at 40,000 miles the brakes are only 1/2 worn and both rotors are warped. Dealer claims the problem is due to driving style. No warranty repair.

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.