Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Chevrolet Impala - part 2

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be cut. The consumer will have the rotors cut. Within 10 miles of driving the vehicle immediately after purchase, the brakes begun to shutter and vibrate.

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I have had my 2004 Impala for 18 months, of that 18 months it has been in the dealer for brakes four times. The rotors keep warping up. Some dealerships have told me about this problem. They have even replaced the rotors one time. This has gotten to be such a problem that my family will not ride in this car. Why can't gm design a car without all the problems the Impala has.

I own a 2001 Chevrolet Impala LS. This is the second time I have had to replace the front rotors. The first time the vehicle only had 20,000 miles and now I am replacing them again 1 year later with only 46,000 miles on the vehicle. I have used both gm rotors and another manufacturer and both rotors warped very prematurely. I have read numerous other complaints on this site regarding the same exact problems. I also experience severe vibrations when braking at speeds of greater than 45 mph. It is not normal car maintenance to have to replace front rotors every 20, 000 miles. I believe there must be a design flaw or some other event causing this scenario.

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Front brake rotors wore out, causing heavy vibration in the vehicle when braking. Dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem. The dealer replaced the warped rotors and cleaned the pads but the vibration recurred. The consumer had two different technicians fax him a copy of general motor documents pertaining rotor problems.

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Brakes made grinding noise when applied ( 7403 miles ), pulsation heard and felt,right rear rotor severally pitted,turnedremaining 3 rotors and sanded pads. Performed road variation test on tires right front failed and was replaced. At 15334 miles same problem, surface of rotors found to be very corroded,resurfaced front brake rotors and replaced rear brake rotors, also sent a product report to gm and attention of shop foreman and factory rep. At 18728 miles rotors corroded again resurfaced. This is third time for brake problems I am not confident in driving this 2003 chev Impala and I have heard numerous complaints for the same problem ( unsafe ) the factory rep. Offered me $1000 voucher toward a new car. I have all the names and documention in my files.

My 2001 chevorlet Impala has experienced problems with the rotors wearing very early. New rotors wore out after only 7,000 miles. After being "fixed" by 2 different mechanics, the car continues to experience "shaking of the steering wheel" when the brake is applied. The vehicle also has a tendency to "slide" very easy on turns when the roads are wet. Both mechanics indicated that the brakes were repaired but the underlying problem has yet to be identified. On wet roads, this is clearly a hazard.

While driving over a bump in the road a noise was heard. Dealer found that the rear brake rotors were corroded and rusted. The rear rotors were resurfaced and the rear brake shoes were replaced.

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2002 Impala LS has a disc brake problem . Discs required resurfacing after 15000 miles. The problem returned after 5000 miles. The first resurfacing was done under new car warranty. Upon returning the second time I asked that the discs be replaced. Dealer refused, and said that the problem was now mine since even though he failed to fix the problem the warranty period was over. Since the problem occurred under warranty, and he failed to fix it, I refused to have the disc resurfaced again. This is a problem under NHTSA 10012633 called brake rotor allowable thickness after resurfacing. Dealer doesn't know or doesn't care. I complained to Chevrolet, they sided with the dealer, and gave me a number 1-328237740, but no satisfaction. I believe this is a safety defect which Chevrolet is ignoring.

I have had brake rotor problems early, starting at about 8,000 miles, with my vehicle. We live out in the country (very little city driving) so this is a very premature failure of the rotors. I have replaced the brake pads and turned the rotors but have discovered(too late) that the brake rotors are made of an inexpensive metal that overheats and warps easily. The overheating then causes the brake pads to glaze and thus reduces braking ability. This appears to be common as two other Impala owners I've spoke with also suffer with this problem. . Read more...

When driving at different speeds and applying the brakes there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel. The consumer contacted the dealership and was informed by the mechanic that a possible cause was warped brake rotors. The dealer replaced the warped rotors. The problem would occur when the vehicle reached between 12 and 15 thousand miles.

The steering wheel started to vibrate while driving. The dealership indicated that the rotors were drenched in blue. The brakes and rotors were replaced. The vibration recurred, the dealership turned the rear rotors and sanded down the rear brakes because the were glazed.

Vehicle vibrated and shook at high speed (above 50mph) when brakes were applied. Scraping noises were also heard. Dealer would only look at brakes if diagnostic fee was paid. Result was that rotors were warped on the front of the vehicle and pitted and scored on the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle has 18k for mileage. Brake pads on both front and rear had 75% wear remaining. Front rotors were turned and pads replaced. Rear rotors and pads were replaced. Oem design of rear pads has a vertical groove in the middle which collects dust, dirt and debri contributing to the wear issue. Replacement pads do not.

2001 Chevrolet Impala. At 6,500 miles the consumer noticed the brakes grinding. The vehicle was taken into the dealership on July 7, 2003, and she was told it was a normal metallic pad noise, and there was no correction necessary. There have been no corrections to this vehicle at all. The consumer's son recently drove the vehicle and noticed the problem himself. Also, while driving the steering wheel wobbled. The consumer contacted Chevrolet, and they recommend the vehicle be taken back to the dealership.

The consumer stated that while driving at any speed and with no warning, the brake rotors woe out and caused extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. There was a pulsation when the bakes were applied.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the brake rotors wea rout, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

The brake rotors were warped which caused vibration while braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the rotors were warped because the vehicle wasn't used enough. The dealer refaced both brake rotors.

Vehicle rear brake rotor was pulsating. Nar 07/15/2003.

Brake rotor - repeated warpage - 4 occurrences and67,000 miles.

When the brakes were applied, there was noise. The consumer was informed the noise was due to rust build up on the rotors.

All 4 rotors on my car have gone bad. Car was bought new in oct 2002, and at 8500-9000 miles in March of 03, I had extreme pulsation in steering due to front rotors being warped. Dealer turned rotors, and then 10,000 miles later needed turned again, and now at 33,000 miles dealer is telling me to buy new rotors and that the back rotors also need to be turned. I have been driving for 30 some years and never had a car that needed rotors turned so soon,, and so I am sure there is fault with the rotors they are putting on the car. 2003 Impala.

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Car was vibrating when breaks applied especially at speeds over 45 mph. Problem with rotors being warped, wrinkled and wavy according to dealer service. Had to have front rotors replaced at 17,000 miles on Aug 6th 2002. On may 23rd 2003 had to have front rotors and rear rotors replaced again at 28,000 miles. Car is beginning to vibrate again mileage is 42,000. 00 . I feel that there is a problem with this car and shouldn't have to have the rotors replaced every few thousand miles.

Consumer state that the vehicle would vibrate when applied the brakes. Dealer was notified and replaces the front rotors and the pads on two separate occasions and the problem still reoccurring. Mr.

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the front rotors needed to be resurfaced, and resurface them. At 21,222 miles the problem recurred, and the front/rear rotors were resurfaced. At 29,776 the problem recurred , and the front rotors were replaced, and the rear rotors were resurfaced. However, the problem recurred. The front brake pad on the drivers side fell from backing rendering the front brake useless. Gm stated that front brake pads were not covered after 12000 miles. The consumer stated that he would like gm to cover at least 50% of cost. After 4 incidents of warped rotors the pads fell apart.

When braking and (rotors)wheels are hot, causes the rotors to become out of round. When braking wheels pulsate, and steering wheel shakes while brakes are applied.

Vehicle would shimmy after applying the brakes, the dealer was notified and both front brake rotors and the rear rotors were replaced.

Getting rumbling feel when applying brakes, especially bad at higher speeds. Dealer replaced all 4 rotors. My concern is the repair order stated "warped rotors" when if fact the service manager stated the rotors were pitted, not warped. I was concerned beacuse I was very conscientious to make sure every time the tires were rotated and balanced the wheels were torqued to the designed ft lbs. I have checked with several other dealers and garages they tell me they have replaced many gm rotors for the same problem of premature failure (pitting). Normally with warpped rotors you get a vibration and surging at low speeds when applying brakes, I did not have that. I had rumbling at 25 mph and higher, especially bad when hard breaking between 55 & 65 mph.

Defective rotors. Warp every 10,000 to 15,000 miles could cause brake failure leading to accident. Ts.

When applying brakes, consumer feels vehicle jerking. Front rotors were warped and had to be shafed down by dealer.

There is this vibrating feeling that only happens when the brakes are being applied at any speeds. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced rotors on vehicle.

Front brake rotors warped at apprx causeing sreerwheel and front end shake when brakes are applyed pads were in perfect condition,dealer said was bad driving habits,rotars need to be turned or replaced. Pads shold have shown more wear and previous cars had never had this happen so was not driving hadits,majority of miles were highway miles.

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There is a vibration in the steering column and in vehicle whenever brakes are applied at any speed. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and was informed that rotors were warped. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Both front brake rotors were warped, dealer stated that rotors would have been undersized if resurfaced. Both front rotors were replaced. Majority of miles were highway miles.

When applying brakes there is a noise. Rotors were turned at 5000 miles. Braking distance was okay. Currently, rotors need either to be turned or replaced.

The brake rotors continue to warp only after 4 to 6,000 miles (all four brakes). Nlm.