Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Chevrolet Impala

Left rear brake caliper fell off after 38329 miles. I was driving down a street and applied the brakes. Pedal went to the floor. I was able to get stopped by pumping the brakes!!.

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I had noticed the epb light coming on intermittently, far more often than every 50 key cycles, and began experiencing a significant decrease in acceleration, poor braking, brake dust buildup, uneven tire wear, bogging down when the vehicle would shift and when accelerating out of a slowdown and/or turn. I would also constantly smell brake dust and tire rubber and felt my brakes would become extremely hot to the touch after short trips. I observed the outer rear brake pads through the caliper and there seemed to be decent pad left. However I took my vehicle to the dealership many times and was told every time that there was no need to replace the pads. I was never notified of any software flashes to correct any known or unknown issues, and was once told that my brakes needed to be bled and after having the dealership service them was told the issue should be corrected. I had friends and family with automotive backgrounds look at my brakes and tell me there seemed to be no visible issues. I finally decided to have a look myself one day. After hoisting the vehicle up, removing the rear tire and inspecting the caliper and pads, I realized that the epb had actually heat/rust-welded itself to the inner brake pad which was completely worn with no pad whatsoever. The epb was actually unable to retract, even though the light was off, because the metal plate on the back of the pad had been fused to the epb. I had taken it back to the dealer who refused to look at it again, and was inevitably tasked with correcting the issue myself. I have spent hundreds of dollars on new pads, rotors, caliper pins, grease, tires, etc. Because of the persisting issue. When I searched my vehicle by VIN it told me there were no recalls, but after searching by year/make/model I finally found the recall involving the epb causing drag after failing to retract. This issue continues today.

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On this vehicle when you go to make a left hand turn from a stop, the front driver wheel, caliper, or something in the drivetrain locks up and will not allow the vehicle to proceed forward making a left turn. The vehicle only goes forward when you let off the gas then press the gas peddle again. This has been known now for 5 months and the customer is complaining that she almost got into accident, how ever here at dieselz motorsports we had replaced the rack and pinion, front rotors and pads and outer tie rods. And the issue still persist.

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The service airbag light came on but you claim my VIN number is not under recall! this should be looked into! it came on when I started it and stayed on until I was on my way home from work then it disappeared. I also have a break that is grinding even after it has had new rotors, brake pads and the caliper changed. It grinds continuously. I am not happy at all! please check into these matters! I believe my car should be on your recall list for these issues!.

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Front brake calipers binding on my 2011 chevy Impala lt. New rotors and ceramic pads installed 2,000 miles ago and now warped again. I have $275. 00 invested and was told by my mechanic that there may be a factory recall on the calipers. There is 56,000 on my 2011 Impala now. The vehicle was in motion while this was happening and got worse after a few hard stops. Also check stability control system warning came on and vehicle went into reduced power mode which is very dangerous in traffic.

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The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he applied the brakes the vehicle shook vigorously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the caliper failed and the technician replaced the caliper on the rear drivers brake. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

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Parking brake would not release (supposed to do so automatically, also would not release manually) on multiple occassions. Had burning brake smell while driving. Brake calipers worn down. No service codes set. Parking brake working as designed at the time of service. Gm technical assist started case #71-1290786709.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 50 mph when the brakes engaged independently. The contact was able to pull off the road and into a shopping center where a small fire erupted in the vehicle. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the brakes had become extremely hot and caused the fire. The brake pads, rotors, calipers and hoses were replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding a recall under NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 04v287000 (service brake, hydraulic) but the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 166,032.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the brakes, rotors and calipers failed and were replaced. The failure recurred 15,100 miles later and the rotors and calipers would require replacing a second time. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 31,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that whenever the brakes were applied they made a loud noise and the vehicle was shaking. He previously had the entire braking system replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the rotors were delaminating and the calipers were stuck. He was also informed that the braking system needed to be replaced and the failure occurred because the vehicle was not driven often enough. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.

I was traveling south on 395 goiing to bishop CA. When on the downhill side on stepped on my brakes to slow downwhen the car started to vibrate and shutter violently,when I took the car2009 chev Impala to the dealer they said my rotors were warped,this was at 4200 miles so they turned the rotors . At 7900 miles the dealer then changed both rotors because they warped again,at 13000 miles the dealer changed front calipers and installed a shield kit to help cool the rotors plus turned the rotors again. Now at21000 miles the car shudders and shakes like before and when I called gm cust serv they told me there nothing they can do for me and I would have to pay for the rotors this time. As this is a on going problem that has not been fixed I feel gm is turning thier back on there customers with owell attitude.

Vehicle has shimmy, veers to the right, and front has wheelhops. Dealer has changed both front brake calipers, the right front brake rotor, and left and right hub assemblies have been replaced. Issue has caused excessive wear and warping on parts due to overheating. Affects steering and control of vehicle. Since parts have been replaced, shimmy, wheelhop and steering till an issue.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5mph the brakes would start making a grinding sound and the vehicle would pulsate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they turned the rear rotors and stated that they could only be turned one time. The failure seemed to be resolved but the failure recurred. This time the dealer stated that the brakes were "frozen" because the owner didn't drive the vehicle often enough. The front rotors were turned and then the failure happened again. The dealer stated, this time, that the entire braking system needed to be replaced. The rotors, calipers and pads were replaced in the front and rear. The failure has returned. The contact has contacted general motors. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The current mileage is approximately 42,000. Updated 10/27/10.

' recall campaign' issued on 2004 Chevrolet Impala for front brake caliper bolt. The consumer stated gm still has not sent him an official recall letter even after the work was performed.

Mechanic advised owner that rear calipers were not working properly resulting in front discs overheating. Took to dealer for repair and was told that everything was ok and they "took down" the rear discs. Looked like the vehicle was driven with emergency brake on, so as to give rear discs used appearance. Vehicle should not pass safety inspection. Still making noise and rear brake disc's appear rusted.

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While applying the brakes, the brakes went to the floor. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the calipers needed to be replaced, however the problem still occurs at this time. Please provide further details.

While driving down a steep incline, I could feel the pulsating of the abs, along with diminished braking power. Afterwards, I noticed the abs would come on noticeably each time I braked from 40-60 mph. The outside right rear caliper doesn't appear to be making good contact with the rotor as on the other brakes. The dealer service department (dobler Chevrolet in hempstead, NY) set up an appointment for July 8, 2004. They didn't think it was that important.

At around 10000 miles, after braking at an intersection, heard a loud squealing sound coming from left front tire. Took car to dealership and they said the caliper had seized. They repaired the caliper, replaced the brake pad and turned both front rotors. Now at 47000 miles, again after pulling away from an intersection, with no previous indicators, I heard a horrible metal on metal grinding sound and vehicle was barely drivable to get off the road. Took the car back to dealership, and they said that the left inside brake pad was practically gone even though there was no noise from a wear indicator, and as a measure of "good faith" they would replace the caliper, but because the left rotor was damaged, I would need to again have both front rotors turned before new front pads could be installed. Dealer denies any responsibility or fault for not having replaced the defective left front rotor in the first place. I'm stuck with a $200 bill for new front brakes without any warning from a brake wear indicator, or any obvious pulling, shimmy or other normal indicators that new brake pads might be required.

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While applying the brakes a squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear wheel. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the calipers were defective. The dealer changed the caliper twice but the problem still existed. The mechanic told the driver that the brakes were metallic therefore they would always squeak.

Rear brake caliper(s) freezess on mounting frame, causing very low brake pedal. In some cases, the caliper falls off mounting frame, causing loss of braking.

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