Brake Sensor problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Two problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2014 Impala.

1 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2013

At 55 mph on a slippery right hand side curve (speed limit is 65 mph) vehicle under-steered and lost traction completely, without touching the brakes, it started to slow down and skidded to the outside of the curve (to the left). I tried to get it back to the driving lane, it started to skid laterally to the right and slowed down until it hit a reflector post on the edge of the right lane and stopped. Vehicle information on the dash board read "ice detected. . . ". Although the damage on the right door was a very minor dent, the car deployed all 4 head curtain airbags and 2 right side airbags, engine was shut down and front seat-belts were stuck. Few minutes later, the engine ran normally with the "ice detected . . " message still on. It seems that the airbags sensors were activated for no required reason for a minor dent on the door. Also, the stability and the faulty braking system might be of a great safety issue on this vehicle.

2 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2013

The contact leased a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control engaged, the front crash sensor warning indicator illuminated as the brakes independently depressed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, which disengaged the brakes. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while the vehicle was parked with the keys out of the ignition, the radio, the light behind the control buttons on the steering wheel, and the lights behind the display for the radio illuminated; however, there was nothing displayed on the screen for the radio. The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.




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